Property Description

Happy Canyon Ranch is an exceptional western Colorado sporting and lifestyle property spanning 494 acres. Combining privacy, flexibility, abundant wildlife, diverse water resources, and breathtaking mountain scenery, this is a rare opportunity to own one of the region's premier recreational ranches.

The ranch offers outstanding hunting for Rocky Mountain elk, trophy mule deer, black bear, and Merriam's turkey across a diverse landscape of quaking aspens, towering ponderosa pines, spruce forests, and oak brush. Expansive views stretch across the San Juan Mountains and Sneffels Range, creating an unforgettable backdrop in every season.

Multiple water sources, including a creek, provide excellent wildlife habitat while enhancing the property's beauty and recreational appeal. An improved gravel road system provides convenient access throughout the ranch, with electrical power available at either ends of the main drive, making future development straightforward. Numerous private building sites allow buyers to create anything from a custom luxury mountain estate to an elegant barndominium while preserving panoramic views and seclusion.

Recreation extends well beyond the property boundaries. Cornerstone Golf Club, featuring the renowned Greg Norman-designed championship golf course, borders the ranch to the south, while Elk Mountain Resort lies immediately to the north, offering fine dining. The ranch location offers fly-in convenience and an outstanding year-round mountain lifestyle.

Bordering nearly 1,000,000 acres of the Uncompahgre National Forest, the ranch provides direct access to an endless network of roads and trails ideal for hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, ATV and UTV exploration, camping, and backcountry adventures.

Anglers will appreciate being within easy reach of some of Colorado's finest fisheries, including the Gold Medal waters of the Gunnison River and Blue Mesa Reservoir, famous for trophy lake trout, kokanee salmon, and excellent trout fishing.

Winter recreation is equally impressive, with three major ski resorts located within close proximity, allowing owners to enjoy world-class skiing, snowboarding, and mountain recreation while returning home to the peace and privacy of their own ranch.

Happy Canyon Ranch is also ideally situated for exploring many of the American West's most iconic destinations. Nearby attractions include Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Mesa Verde National Park, Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park, and Great Sand Dunes National Park. Within a comfortable drive, owners can also experience Bryce Canyon National Park, Zion National Park, Grand Canyon National Park, and Hoover Dam, making unforgettable weekend adventures easily accessible.

Travel is convenient with Montrose Regional Airport located approximately 20 miles from the ranch, while the world-renowned mountain town of Telluride, known for exceptional skiing, festivals, shopping, fine dining, and year-round recreation, is just a short drive away.

Whether you're searching for a premier hunting ranch, a private mountain retreat, a legacy family property, or an exceptional place to build your dream home, Happy Canyon Ranch offers an extraordinary combination of wildlife, water, scenery, recreation, and accessibility that is increasingly difficult to find in today's Western land market.

PROPERTY ATTRIBUTES

• 494 Acres
• Diverse habitats include pine, aspen, and oak.
• Pond and live water
• Views of the San Juans and Sneffels Ranges
• Multiple building areas
• Bordering National Forest with miles of trails offering hiking, horseback riding, ATV, and UTV exploration.

IMPROVEMENTS

• Year-round paved highway access to the main entrance
• Improved gravel drive 
• Grid Power nearby

HUNTING

• GMU 62
• Elk, mule deer, black bear, turkey
• Great early-season archery hunting for rutting bull elk
• Bordering the San Juan National Forest for additional room to hunt
• Qualifies for Mule Deer landowner tag applications
• Over-the-counter Second and Third rifle Elk seasons

FISHING

• Gold medal fishing in the Gunnison River
• Blue Mesa Reservoir (lake trout & kokanee)

LOCATION

• 20 minutes to Montrose CO Airport
• Close proximity to Telluride, CO
• Neighboring Cornerstone Golf Club
• Neighboring Elk Mountain Resort offering fine dining
• Three ski resorts within close proximity
• National Parks nearby include Black Canyon, Canyonlands, Arches, and Mesa Verde, including the town of Moab, UT