Mancos River Ranch Mancos, Colorado Mancos River Ranch has 343 acres of irrigated pastures, lush meadows, mature woodlands and lush riparian areas. The ranch is surrounded by San Juan National Forest and has magnificent views of the La Plata Mountains and Mesa Verde. There are significant water rights (3 cfs),.94 miles of West Mancos River frontage, and 80+ acres 1 of irrigated pasture perfect for horses or a small cattle operation. Best of all, it is a recreational playground, with fishing, hunting, trail riding and hiking in your own backyard.
Mancos River Ranch Location and Area Nestled in the picturesque Mancos River Valley, against the backdrop of the rugged Rim Rock area and La Plata Mountains it borders State lands to the north. It is a convenient 10 minutes from the town of Mancos and thirty minutes west of Durango s historic downtown area. It is located on the North side of Hwy 160, approximately 4 miles East of Mancos. Look for sign. The ranch is at an elevation 7,600 ft. above sea level, with scenic mountain, canyon and valley views, and over 300 days of sunshine each year. Comfortable summer temperatures reach the upper 80s, while the autumn days are clear, cool and full of vibrant foliage colors. The crisp and sunny winter days often feature abundant, light powdery snow. 2
Mancos River Ranch Location and Area Mancos sits at the base of Mesa Verde National Park, and as a small rural town, offers basic services to the surrounding community. The charming town of Durango is located 25 miles to the north, and has many big city conveniences, including a state-ofthe-art new hospital, many fine restaurants, hotels, shopping, a four-year college, and numerous cultural activities. The four-corners area provides endless activities for the outdoor 3 sports enthusiast. The Montezuma County area, which includes Mancos, Cortez and Dolores, has a population of approximately 30,000 and is the most southwestern of the 64 counties in the state of Colorado. Mesa Verde National Park, Canyon of the Ancients National Monument, Yucca House National Monument, and Hovenweep National Monument preserve hundreds of ancient American Indian structures, including the famous cliff dwellings, found in the county. Roughly 1/3 of the county is tribal land, 1/3 is federal land (administered by the National Park Service, the United States Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management), and 1/3 is private or state/county land. The La Plata County area, including Durango and Bayfield has a population of 45,000. La Plata County Airport runs daily commercial air service to Denver, Albuquerque, Salt Lake City and Phoenix, with seasonal service to Houston and Dallas, and includes facilities for full service general aviation. The property is approximately 75 miles from Telluride, 170 miles from Grand Junction, 210 miles from Albuquerque and Santa Fe, about 320 miles from Denver and Colorado Springs and 430 miles from Phoenix.
Mancos River Ranch Property Details This property encompasses 343 acres of pine forest, gambel oak, open meadows, rock outcroppings and lush riparian areas along.94 miles of the Mancos River. The property s varied topography offers a wonderful variety of building sites with beautiful mountain, valley and river views. It also offers excellent habitat for a myriad of wildlife species. In addition, the opportunities for exploration and recreation are limitless whether it s hiking, horseback riding, bird watching, fishing or just relaxing this property has it all. It borders the San Juan National Forest on 3 sides, which offers thousands of additional acres to explore. Other attributes include: 3 cfs of irrigation water from the West Mancos Ranch Ditch (private) 80 acres of irrigated pasture with more acres available Historic outbuildings, including: barn, loafing shed and railroad water tank New access road 836 SF Ranch Manager or rental house.94 miles of West Mancos River frontage Exceptional views of the La Plata Mountains and Mesa Verde All mineral rights Great candidate for a conservation easement This expansive canvas and rich palette of attributes provides you the opportunity to create your own mountain paradise. 4
Mancos River Ranch Wildlife and Recreation Mancos River Ranch has an ideal combination of wildlife habitat and privacy. Commonly seen are migrating elk, mule deer, black bear, bobcat, coyote, red tail hawks, eagles, wild turkey and other sporting birds. Occasionally, one may even glimpse a mountain lion. Flyfishing in the river offers wonderful experiences and there are many lakes, streams and rivers nearby for expanded opportunities. Equine enthusiasts will find Mancos River Ranch to be first-rate riding terrain. The local area also provides many opportunities for all types of recreation. For downhill skiing, Durango Mountain Resort is a 60-minute drive from the ranch, while Wolf Creek and Silverton Mountain Ski Areas are an hour-and-a-half away. Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling are also available on the ranch and throughout the area. Trail riding possibilities are virtually endless in the area. 5 Summertime is also filled with opportunities in the area for hiking, fishing, boating, golfing and visiting the local Durango to Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, Mesa Verde National Park and the Four Corners National Monument. Excellent golf can be found at Dalton Ranch Golf Club, Hillcrest Community Club, the private Glacier Club (memberships available), and a top-rated public course at Pinion Hills in Farmington, NM (approximately 45 miles).
Mancos River Ranch Mancos, Colorado $2,220,000 Reduced by $575,000 Tom Morse Zach Morse 970 / 769-8989 Tom@RanchandRecreational.com RanchandRecreational.com Larry Gardner 970/799-3903 In Partnership with Durango Real Estate Partners, LLC This property is offered by Legacy Properties West, LLC, Durango Real Estate Partners, LLC. All information provided by Legacy Properties West, LLC or their sales representatives in connection with this property was acquired from sources deemed reliable and is believed to be accurate and reliable, however, we do not warrant its accuracy or completeness. Legacy Properties West, LLC recommends that every item of interest to the purchaser (i.e. water laws, mineral laws, zoning, land use regulations, state, federal and private permits) be independently verified by the purchaser s attorney. 6