Property Description

Cedarwood Road Ranch provides a truly unique hunting and ranching property on Southern Colorado's rolling plains. Abundant feed and water sources attract diverse wildlife in this arid region. The ranch supports trophy Elk, Mule Deer, and Antelope, as well as cattle grazing opportunities. The unique Plains rifle season for Bull Elk (OTC tags) starts at the tail-end of the rut and lasts six weeks. A five-month cow Elk season and easily drawn Mule Deer and Antelope tags enhance its appeal.

The ranch's grass and water resources support cattle grazing which allows for income generation. Existing fencing, water tanks, and wells facilitate current leasing to a local farmer. The property includes a 1,094± acre conservation easement, a 25± acre unencumbered portion, and a 41± acre building envelope. Year-round access is via county-maintained Cedarwood Road.

Stunning, unobstructed views of the Spanish Peaks and Greenhorn Mountain are vibrant at sunset. Colorado City, a few miles west, offers basic amenities, while Pueblo, 33 miles north, provides hospitals, schools, a regional airport, festivals, shopping, and events. Denver International and Colorado Springs airports are farther north. The area offers hiking, camping, fishing, mountain biking, kayaking, and golfing.

PROPERTY ATTRIBUTES

• 1,162± Deeded acres
• Hunting for trophy Mule Deer, Antelope, and Elk
• Unique 6-week long Bull Elk rifle season (during end of rut) with OTC tags
• Easy to obtain hunting tags for Mule Deer and Antelope
• 1,094± acres Conservation Easements
• 41± acres Building Envelope
• 25± acre unencumbered portion
• Permitted water wells
• 4 gravity water tanks
• Seasonal creeks
• Rolling terrain with Cedars and Pinon draws
• Cattle grazing for potential income stream
• Native grasses for livestock and wildlife feed
• Year-round access

HUNTING

• Game Management Unit 128
• Hunting for Mule Deer, Elk, Pronghorn, Small Game

Elk

There are quality bulls rutting on the property during the archery, muzzleloader, and rifle seasons.  A unique Plains rifle season for Bull only provides a longer than normal rifle hunt beginning during the tail end of the rut, and the tags are OTC.  The water sources and feed on the property attract the Elk, and the herds use the area through the late winter, so the C-List tags for the 5-month long Cow Elk season are a great way for family and friends to enjoy the property as well.

Mule Deer

• Trophy caliber Mule Deer from archery through the rifle seasons.  Lots of bedding, water and food sources to attract them to the property and hold them.
• Property qualifies for Landowner Preference Program.  Hunting Tags could also be obtained through Colorado CPW state draw (*contact agent for more specific draw odds for residents and non-residents)

Antelope

• Antelope are on the property year-round with quality Bucks present, including B&C caliber bucks.  Terrain is great for both archery and rifle hunting with open grass prairie and cover from the Cedar and Pinons.
• Property qualifies for Landowner Presence Program.  Tags could also be obtained through Colorado CPW state draw (*contact agent for more specific draw odds for residents and non-residents)

AREA RECREATION

Fishing:

• Lake Beckwith, which is fully stocked and you can bring a boat with an electric trolling motor (no gas-powered engines), kayak, or paddle-boards.
• Greenhorn or Graneros Creek which are both on the outskirts of Colorado City.
• Pueblo Reservoir is known for its black crappie, bluegill, blue catfish, and bass fishing and allows larger fishing boats.

Hollydot Golf Course in Colorado City is an 18-hole public course with scenic mountain views to its West.

San Isabel National Forest is a short 20-mile drive from your front door which provides great camping, hiking, ATV trails, mountain biking, and backpacking.

Skiing is not Southern Colorado's strong suit, but if you're really itching to hit the slopes, the nearest ski areas are going to be 125 miles (Monarch Ski Area) or 195 miles away (Wolf Creek Ski Area).

LAND

• Rolling prairie with multiple draws and seasonal creek bottoms
• Native grasses in open areas with Cedars and Pinons in draw
• Open views of the mountain ranges to the West (Spanish Peaks and Greenhorn Mountains)
• Portion of property is currently leased for grazing (*contact agent for more specifics)

The terrain features mainly Cedars and Pinons as well as some canyon land, but the terrain is flat throughout most of the property. Access can be gained year-round thanks to a well-maintained county road on the South side. The property has a variety of grasses (such as Gramma, Crusted Wheat, Smooth Brome, Tall Wheat, and Lincoln Smooth Brome), to provide for livestock or game.

ACCESS

Year-round access off Cedarwood Road.  Elk Lane provides access from the Northeast.

WATER

• Multiple Wells
• Water tanks and dirt tanks
• Seasonal Creeks

IMPROVEMENTS

• Wells, Water Storage
• Fencing

LOCATION

• Colorado City (13 miles)- Gas, Restaurants, Hotels, Supplies
• Pueblo (33 miles)- 110,000 est. pop. (Hospital and Pueblo Memorial Airport)
• Colorado Springs Airport (COS) (75 miles)
• Denver International Airport (DIA) (160 miles)

The ranch sits just outside of Colorado City, which has a current population of just over 2,000. Colorado City is known for its uncharacteristically green summers, and a more temperate climate in the fall, winter, and spring. Old Colorado City (current day Colorado Springs) was laid claim to in 1859 and was meant to serve as a hub for nearby mining outfitters in the Pikes Peak region, and served as the capital of the Colorado Territory for five days at which point it was moved to Denver due to its unsatisfactory accommodations. The town population declined soon after which turned Colorado City into a watering hole because of its many saloons, opium dens, brothels, and the occasional skirmish with Native tribes. Because of the unsavory environment that Colorado City provided in the late 1800s, it was annexed and relocated 70 miles South to where it currently sits today as a cozy small town.

*An additional 233± acre parcel with a 640± acre recreational lease (listed as Elk Lane Ranch) can be combined with Cedarwood Road Ranch to make Cedarwood North (1,393± acres) Please contact agent for more information.