Horses or Cattle, Anyone? Big Walsenburg Colorado River Ranch for Sale
Wrapped around the Cucharas River in Huerfano County, this big Walsenburg Colorado river ranch for sale can be yours to raise horses, cattle, and crops. Wide canyons, water, and access push Cucharas Canyon Ranch into the awesome category. Stock and wildlife shelter in the canyon trees, lush groves of cedar and pinon pine. The scenic ranch enjoys mild climates in the Colorado foothills.
Rambling through a total of 12,692 acres in 5,300- to 6,000-foot elevations, the grass-producing wonder boasts plenty of natural springs and water sources. Wells and a pipeline system move water to the top lands. In its splendor, the Cucharas River Canyon Ranch offers many management and operational options. Priced at $3,750,000.
Recreation and History
Rocky Mountain recreation abounds in these parts. This is a place for hunting, horseback riding, driving ATVs or Jeeps through the rock canyons in search of Indian Petroglyphs and old homesteads. The many Native American sites bring a unique quality to Cucharas River Ranch. Find them along the canyon rim, in the slopes above the river, the plateaus, and in the caves. Overlooking the river, explorers happen upon clusters of rock remnants. These signify teepee rinds and lodges built in bygone days. And the hideout of Blackjack Ketchem of The Hole-in-the Wall Gang and let the imagination loose!
Wildlife adds to the extraordinary value of Cucharas River Ranch. Hunters and photographers will glory in the significant numbers of elk, mule deer, bears, and antelope. They will also come across mountain lion, coyotes, bobcats and birds such as dove, quail, and turkey.
Cattle Ranching
This is an undisputed production ranch that can be manager- or owner-operated. The sustainable cow/calf operation goes on all year round with an estimated 200 head capacity. Calving seasons begins in early spring. Weaned calves weigh 425 to 450 pounds by autumn. It is easy to keep livestock healthy, too. Productive grasses grow naturally on the ranch. In both the higher elevations and canyon bottoms are grama, sideoats grama, and western wheat grass. Crested wheat grass has been planted in one pasture. Optimum terrain and sod cover add to the natural value of Cucharas Canyon Ranch.
Improvements
This beautiful Colorado cattle ranch offers several improvements. Just the same, it is wide open to creative development like a mountain lodge or hunting and fishing cabins. Right now, the cattle ranch is equipped with a working area, one room cabin with plumbing and utilities, and newer corrals. Add to this, miles of well-maintained fencing, including the division of 12 separate pastures for rotation.
In addition to the river and springs, Cucharas River Ranch is equipped with three wells. The wells connect to a nine-mile pipeline system which is used to fill a 14,000-gallon storage tank. The system feeds many livestock tanks. In addition, rain and melting snow is captured and a dozen dirt tanks.
Location of Colorado Ranch for Sale
Cucharas Canyon Ranch lies in a good south-central Colorado spot tucked into the rock outcroppings, river bottoms, and meadowland. Historic Walsenburg is about 15 minutes away. Interstate 25 and Highway 10 are minutes away via county roads, closing the gap between nearby cities of Trinidad and Pueblo, Colorado. About an hour away are two livestock auction facilities in La Junta.
Real Estate Agents – Colorado Ranches
For more information about this Colorado river ranch for sale, please call Gene Cruikshank, Broker/President, Cruikshank Realty at (719) 336-7802. Schedule an appointment or stop in to visit Cruikshank Realty, 20 S. Main Street, Lamar, CO 81052. Specializing in Farm and Ranch Real Estate Sales, Management, Auctions, and Exchanges.