Overview
Large and remote ranch acreage situated at the confluence of the Huerfano and Cucharas Canyons in Southeastern Colorado. Incredible scenery that includes picturesque canyon, several miles along the Huerfano and Cucharas Rivers, ridges, cliffs, wooded draws, hidden valleys, and native grasslands. Premium big game hunting including elk, mule and white tail deer, antelope, turkey, black bear, and mountain lion. Ideal candidate for a conservation easement with high quality conservation values.
General Information
The 4,600 acre “Point Pasture” represents a unique and rugged portion of the historic Hermosilla Ranch. The Ranch can trace its origins back to an original Spanish Land Grant. Originally settled by Captain William Craig in the 1860’s and later purchased by Civil War General Benjamin Butler, the ranch has a long history of farming and cattle operations.
The Point Pasture is framed by a flat top mesa at the confluence of the Huerfano and Cucharas River Canyons with dramatic and sweeping views of the canyon rims and river drainage below. The land offers a once in a lifetime opportunity to develop and carefully design a legacy property for ranching, recreation, conservation, or hunting pursuits. Step back in time as you explore some of the most wild and untouched canyon country in Southeastern Colorado. The land is not only visually stunning but these canyons have a rich and colorful history. The Ranch lies within the broad Chaquaqua Plateau which streches through Southeastern Colorado. Native Americans and earlier hunter gatherer cultures such as the Apishapa called these canyons home and evidence of habitation can be found in the form of rock drawings, tipi circles, and cave shelters.
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Land Attributes
Building Improvements: None
Water Features: Several miles of winding Huerfano and Cucharas River Canyon along the boundary of the ranch. This river drainage is ecologically diverse with sub irrigated grounds, riparian plant and animal life, and is a protective haven for bird life and big game. The "Point Spring" which is evident on many old topographic maps still exists today. Located just below the canyon wall the natural spring emanates directly from a cliff cave and is still active. The water gravity flows down to several stock tanks for use of wild game and livestock. A new owner could renovate the piping for better productivity.
Acreage: 4,600 +/- acres by legal description. Additional BLM and State lands border the ranch.
Land Attributes: River, riparian land, deep canyons, cliffs, rock walls, mesa land, thickly wooded areas, bluffs, buttes, rock outcroppings, valleys and native grassland.
Topography: River bottom, rugged canyons, rock out-croppings, mesa top, and valley areas.
Recreation: Hunting, Shooting, ATV, UTV, Hiking, Camping, Horses
Nearest Town(s): Walsenburg, Colorado
Access: Pueblo County Road 701
Location and Accessibility
The ranch is located approximately 25 miles northeast of Walsenburg, Colorado and is accessible year-round via a gravel county maintained road and boasts end of the road, locked gate privacy. The Ranch is easily accessible from the major Colorado cities without crossing mountain passes. Denver is 3.5 hours – Colorado Springs is 2.5 hours – Pueblo is 1.5 hours.
Conservation Easements
There are no conservation easements on this property, however, this property would be an ideal candidate for a conservation easement and has high quality conservation values.
Recreational and Hunting
The ranch is located in Game Management Unit 128 which is a Plains Unit and is accessible during all seasons. The Huerfano and Cucharas Rivers are active big game corridors. The terrain, water resources, forage, and protective bedding areas on this ranch combine to create outstanding habitat for elk, mule deer, white tail deer, antelope, and bear. Unit 128 offers an extended OTC season for bull elk from mid-October to mid-November and numerous leftover “C” tags for cow elk are available for this unit each year. This area of southeast Colorado is known for producing large mule deer and pronghorn and many are seen regularly on the ranch. The ranch could been enrolled in the Landowner Preference Program (LPP) and receive multiple vouchers for mule deer and pronghorn. Equestrians, ATV, or off-road enthusiasts would love this property as there are miles of old trails running through most of the property.
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