Mckenzie Creek Ranch - Montrose, CO

mckenzie creek ranch

Montrose, Colorado M4R A NCHGROUP.com (970) 944–4444 | R ANCHES@M4R ANCHGROUP.COM

$7,649,000 - 765± Deeded Acres DAN MURPHY - BROKER 970-209-1514 - Licensed in CO, NM, WY DAN@M4RANCHGROUP.COM

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THE RANCH Mckenzie Creek Ranch is 765± acres of mostly undeveloped acreage. The topography of the ranch varies with spectacular views of the Dallas Divide. Old growth Ponderosa, Aspens, Spruce, mountain scrub, and natural grasses can be found throughout its borders. Elevations of the ranch range from 8400’ to 8700’.

The ranch is positioned on the plateau between Ridgway, Colorado and Norwood, Colorado. The area is vast and mostly untouched giving way to great opportunities for hunting and grazing. Mckenzie Creek and Dripping Vat Creek run through the ranch giving excellent water supply for ponds, wildlife, and livestock.

The ranch is completely fenced, and a set of corrals is already in place. The ranch is accessible year-round and is not under a conservation easement. The ranch has a nice road system in place to get around the ranch’s spectacular acreage.

Mckenzie Creek Ranch is in game management unit 62, which consists of 30% private land ownership and 70% public land ownership. Unit 62 is over the counter elk tags and draw for Mule deer. Other species in the unit are pronghorn, black bear, mountain lion, and turkey. The ranch currently qualifies and is enrolled in the landowner preference program.

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Ranch Highlights GMU 62 • Over Counter Elk Tags • Draw for Mule Deer • Other Unit Species: Pronghorn, Black Bear, Mountain Lion, and Turkey

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2 Creeks Ponds Completely Fenced Corral Grazing Year-Round Access Roads in Place Not Under Conservation Easement

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Location

Located approximately 12 miles from the town of Ridgway and 22 miles from Montrose, each gives you amenities like shopping, restaurants, medical facilities, and entertainment venues. World class skiing can be had at Telluride Ski Resort, approximately 62 miles from the ranch. Fishing can be found in every direction from the Black Canyon of Gunnison, San Miguel River, Dolores River, Blue Mesa, or Ridgway Reservoirs, just to name a few. Simply put, the ranch is a recreational haven.

Airports Airport

Kind of Service

Miles from Ridgway

Montrose Regional Airport Grand Junction Regional Airport Denver International Airport

Domestic Domestic Domestic

40± Miles 93± Miles 345± Miles

Climate

Montrose, Co

Average high in °F: Average low in °F: Av. precipitation in inch: Average snowfall in inch:

Jan 39 16 0.47 5

Feb 44 21 0.43 3

Mar 54 28 0.83 4

Apr 62 35 0.83 0

May 72 43 0.98 0

Jun 83 51 .55 0

Average high in °F: Average low in °F: Av. precipitation in inch: Average snowfall in inch:

Jul 88 57 0.94 0

Aug 85 55 1.26 0

Sep 77 46 1.26 0

Oct 65 36 1.14 0

Nov 50 25 0.87 3

Dec 39 17 .63 5

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SURROUNDING ATTRIBUTES Black Canyon of the Gunnison National ParkGunnison, CO

Telluride Ski ResortTelluride, CO

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is in Western Telluride Ski Resort is considered one of Colorado’s best Colorado, one of the deepest canyons in the world. It ski resorts and one of the best in the country—and for surrounds part of a deep, steep-walled gorge carved through good reason. More than 2,000 skiable acres and 4,425-foot Precambrian rock by the Gunnison River. You can take vertical drop: 23 percent beginner, 36 percent intermediate, a boat ride with the National Park Service in the depths 41 percent expert/advanced. The small, 8-by-12 block town of the canyon. Amazingly, there was once a narrow-gauge itself is an adorable, European-style village set in a canyon railroad through it, which Mark Twain called the most of tall mountain peaks. Although it is most well-known as frightening ride of his life. Roads and trails along the north a winter destination, music and food festivals draw visitors and south rims have views of the Black Canyon's dramatic in the warmer months. drops and the striated Painted Wall cliff. The winding East Portal Road descends to the river. Wildlife includes mule Blue Mesa Reservoir – Curecanti National deer, elk and golden eagles.

Recreation Area- Gunnison, CO

Ouray - Colorado Ouray Hot Springs geothermally heated mineral pools range from 104 degrees in contrast to 75 degrees fahrenheit or 40 to 24 degrees celsius. Located in the heart of the San Juan Mountains, certainly used by Ute Indians. The hot springs pool, surrounded by 13,000-foot snow-capped peaks, also has five separate geothermally heated pools.

This year-round hot springs, most noteworthy, has been operating since 1927.

The Ouray Ice Park is the mecca for ice climbing in Colorado. It attracts climbers from all over the world to the “Switzerland of America”. The Ice Park showcases a massive manmade ice wall, located a short walk from downtown Ouray.

Box Canyon was founded as a mining camp and helped the city of Ouray establish itself as a permanent community.

Box Canyon is home to Box Canyon Falls, a 285 feet (87 m) waterfall, with quartzite walls that extend almost one hundred feet past the falls. Access to the canyon is through a short, 500 feet foot trail to the base of the falls or a steep trail leading to the top of the falls.

Colorado's largest reservoir and home to the largest Kokanee Salmon population in the Western US. Blue Mesa Reservoir is 330 feet at the deepest point and is made up of 3 basins, 4 boat launches, two marinas and over 100 miles of shoreline. It is truly a magnificent area nestled in the Rocky Mountains. Blue Mesa is a recreationalist’s dream. Options for play include sailing, power boating, fishing, and water skiing. Windsurfing is popular among those looking to get a workout on the water.

Bridal Veil Falls Telluride, CO The spectacular Bridal Veil Falls are the tallest free-falling falls in Colorado. At 365 feet in height, these falls entice visitors and adventurers from all over the world to hike, bike, four-wheel drive, ice climb, and explore the surrounding wilderness. A privately owned, historic power plant sits atop the falls.

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