Property Description

Riley Peak Ranch is a private mountain retreat in Conifer, Colorado of over 105 acres of undeveloped terrain offers a variety of value in both recreational opportunities and development potential.

The heavily wooded terrain provides maximum privacy and seclusion, while its private entrance at the end of the road offers ease of access. There are several ideal building locations with mountain views and an existing mountain-top pavilion with stunning views of the Continental Divide, city of Denver, and the Front Range. with limitless development possibilities to bring your vision to life. The property's proximity to Denver, only 35 miles away, and Conifer, just 5 miles away, creates a feeling of being deep within the Rocky Mountains while still providing easy access to the Mile High City. Existing plans for a driveway off the road, along with completed pin surveys, provide a great starting point for the development and planning process. The property also features the iconic Riley Peak, a magnificent rock formation towering over 9,300' in elevation, visible from many surrounding areas.

The recreational value of the property is endless and is truly an outdoorsman's paradise teeming with wildlife including Elk, Mule Deer, Black Bear, Turkeys, Grouse and many other mountain animals. Whether you're an archery or rifle hunting enthusiast, this property provides ample opportunities to enjoy the thrill of the hunt. The many drainage systems and natural corridors throughout the property create prime locations for archery hunting, with frequent visits from the Elk herds of the area. Meanwhile, the quality bucks that call this place home make for an ideal rifle hunting experience.  Game Hunting Unit 461 (where Riley Peak Ranch resides) offers several easily obtainable hunting license opportunities, including the chance at two buck tags, two elk tags (one bull and one cow), and two Black Bear tags every year per hunter. Additionally, the over-the-counter Bear and Turkey licenses keep the hunting adventures going throughout most of the year.  In most years there are even leftover Mule Deer tags available for this unit. Even with the 2023 season in near sights, license oppurtunties are still available, through the leftover list, as it provides every year. Outside of the hunting opportunities the property can also be enjoyed riding ATVs or horses on the many established trails systems that meander throughout the property.

*For those seeking more acreage, the entire property offering of 303+ acres includes an existing 8,000+ sf luxury home, 3,200+ sf workshop and barn, along with a 1.2-mile paved private driveway. See Saddle Mountain Ranch listing for more details. Don't miss this opportunity to own your exquisite Colorado mountain retreat!

OVERVIEW

• 105.66 deeded acres
• Extremely private location
• Large acreage for the area
• Easily accessible
• Amazing views
• 5 miles from Conifer, CO
• 35 miles from Denver, CO
• Heavily timbered
• Mountain top pavilion
• ATV/equestrian trails
• Large rock formations and peaks
• Rile Peak - 9,300'+ elevation

HUNTING

• GMU: 461
• Big Game Species: Elk, Mule Deer, Black Bear, Mountain Lion, Moose
• Small Game Species: Turkey, Coyote, Grouse, Bobcat, Squirrel, etc.

License Opportunities Per Hunter :

• Mule Deer: 2 Buck tags per year per hunter

  • 1 Buck (Archery, Muzzleloader, or Rifle) A List
  • 1 Buck (Private Land Rifle Only) B List

• Elk: 2 Elk tags per year per hunter

  • 1 Bull or Cow (Archery, Muzzleloader, or Rifle) - A List
  • 1 Cow (Rifle only) - B List

• Black Bear: 2 Black Bear tags per year per hunter

  • 1 Bear (Archery, Muzzleloader, or Rifle) - B List
  • 1 Bear (Archery, Muzzleloader, or Rifle) - B List

• Turkey: 4 Turkey tags per year

  • Spring: Up to two Turkeys (Over-the-Counter)
  • Fall: Up to two Turkeys (Over-the-Counter)

• Small Game: Over The Counter tags

LAND

• Very private
• Large acreage for area
• Mountain views
• City views
• Several large rock formations
• Several drainage systems
• Heavily Wooded: Blue Spruce, Pine, Fir, and Aspen Trees
• Fertile Soil
• Many elevation changes

LOCATION

• Conifer: 5 miles (small town amenities)
• Denver: 35 miles (big city amenities and attractions)
• Red Rocks Amphitheater: 20 miles (international music venue)
• Cherry Creek: 35 miles (big city amenities and attractions)
• Breckenridge: 75 miles (luxury ski town)
• Golden: 28 miles (historic town with many attractions, shopping, dinning)
• Denver Tech Center: 35 miles (business center with fine dining and shopping)
• Evergreen: 14 miles (historic mountain town with dining, shopping, attractions)
• Denver International Airport: 60 miles
• Centennial Airport: 43 miles (private and charter flights only)