Blue Hill Ranch
Property Description
Welcome to an extraordinary hunting ranch opportunity just outside of Durango, Colorado. Blue Hill Ranch is a captivating hunting property that boasts unparalleled natural beauty and holds a tremendous potential for development and subdivision. This expansive property offers a unique blend of untamed wilderness and the promise of future possibilities as a legacy ranch; with Mule Deer, Elk, Bear and Turkey hunting, multiple stock ponds, a newer solar well, and water rights. Blue Hill Ranch qualifies for 2 Colorado Landowner Preference Program (LPP) Mule Deer Vouchers (*contact agent for more info) and has Over-The-Counter (OTC) Elk tags. Located in GMU 741, this 1,003+/- acre property has awe-inspiring 360-degree mountain views, including a trail system that navigates the property's varying terrain. The property combines gentle hills and rolling pastures with Scrub Oak, Junipers, and Sage. Bordered by private holdings and Ute land, there is little competition from other hunters which provides a better chance of bagging a trophy bull or buck and enjoying the hunting experience.
Blue Hill Ranch is more than a piece of high quality hunting land; it's an investment in the future. Given the scarcity of well-located properties suitable for development, this ranch represents an exceptional opportunity for investors seeking to capitalize on the growing demand for unique mountain living experiences and stands as an exemplary candidate for a conservation easement.
PROPERTY ATTRIBUTES
- 1,003 +/- acres
- Elevation 7240 ft - 7760 ft
- Stock ponds
- One solar well producing 10 gallons/minute
- Water Rights - Pine Ridge Ditch Co
- Vegetation includes Cedar, Scrub Oak, Junipers, Sage, and native grasses.
- Private trail system
HUNTING
- GMU 741
- Elk, Mule Deer, Turkey, and Bear Hunting
- Ranch qualifies for 2 Colorado LPP for Mule Deer Vouchers (*Contact agent for more specifics and additional options)
- OTC Elk Licenses For 2nd and 3rd Rifle Seasons
- Unique Mule Deer Seasons; Private-Land-Only tags for 2nd rifle (Oct 28th-Nov. 5th), 3rd rifle (Nov 11th-17th) and 4th rifle (Nov 22-26th) seasons
- Unique Elk Seasons; Private-Land-Only for Archery Sept, 2-30th, 1st rifle (Oct 14-18th) and 4th rifle (Nov 22nd-26th) seasons
- Private-Land-Only Cow Elk tags; season Sept 1st - Jan 15th
- OTC Private-Land-Only Bear licenses
- Spring and Fall OTC Turkey licenses
RECREATION
- Durango is a hub for outdoor enthusiasts looking to explore the area's stunning natural beauty. You can enjoy hiking, mountain biking, fishing, and river rafting.
- Lake Nighthorse (16 minutes) is 1,500 acres for water sports; including tubing, water skiing, paddleboarding, kayaking, swimming, and fishing.
- Purgatory Ski Resort (46 minutes) offers winter skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, snowcat tours; mountain biking and hiking in the warmer months.
- Four Corners Monument (1.5 hours), the only place where four states meet: Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, and Utah.
LOCALE
- 15 min (11 mi) to Durango, Colorado (hotels, hospital, groceries, supplies)
- 28 minutes (23 mi) to Durango Airport
- 35 min (34 mi) to Mesa Verde National Park
- 1 hour 18 minutes to Pagosa Springs, Colorado
- 1 hour 54 minutes to Ouray, Colorado
- 2 hours (111 mi) to Telluride, Colorado (world class skiing and restaurants)