7446 US Hwy 160

Property facts

Price

$6,500,000

Status

For sale

Property type

Land & lots

Lot size

1,020 acres

County

La Plata County

Annual taxes

$627

MLS #

11674934

Description

East Fork Cherry Creek Ranch is a rare 1,020± acre recreational and hunting ranch located just outside Durango, Colorado, offering an exceptional combination of water, wildlife, mountain views, year-round access, and proximity to established luxury development. The ranch features approximately 3/4 mile of East Fork Cherry Creek and four ponds, providing reliable water sources that attract and hold wildlife throughout the year. The property supports strong populations of elk, mule deer, bear, and turkey, making it an outstanding private hunting property with excellent seasonal diversity. GMU 741. Over-the-counter elk tags. Qualifies for LPP landowner mule deer tags. (contact agent for details). The landscape offers wide-open skies, sweeping mountain views, and varied elevation, creating natural wildlife travel corridors with proximity to both high desert country and surrounding mountain terrain. Vegetation includes Ponderosa pine forests, quaking aspen groves, oak brush, native sage flats, and open meadows, providing ideal cover, forage, and glassing opportunities. An added feature of the ranch is its adjacency to landlocked BLM and thousands of acres of Ute Indian Tribe land, both with no public hunting access, significantly enhancing wildlife security and holding capacity. Additionally, the ranch lies directly across Highway 160 from nearly 1 million acres of San Juan National Forest, offering immediate access to expansive public lands for recreation and exploration. Gold Medal fly fishing is nearby, with the renowned Animas River just minutes away, one of Southwest Colorado's premier trout fisheries. The surrounding area is home to established luxury residences and high-end ranch estates, reinforcing long-term value and offering a strong precedent for future improvements or development. Despite its privacy and wildlife-rich setting, the ranch is located just 15 minutes from downtown Durango, with access to fine dining, galleries, cultural events, and craft breweries, along with 30 minutes to Durango-La Plata County Airport and 45 minutes to Purgatory Ski Resort. The ranch is well improved for immediate use, featuring 9.5+ miles of interior roads and trails, power on the property, and a brand-new septic tank with two RV hookups. Highway 160 frontage and year-round access provide unmatched convenience for a property of this scale. Whether used as a private hunting ranch, recreational basecamp, or future estate property, East Fork Cherry Creek Ranch offers a rare blend of private land hunting, nearby Gold Medal fishing, adjacent restricted-access acreage, public land recreation, and luxury-market proximity-a combination seldom found in Southwest Colorado.

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