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Kuiper Ranch
from LAND Fall 2024
SPOTLIGHT
Kuiper Ranch
2,040± Acres in Jackson County, Colorado
Presented By Pfister Land Company
Situated outside of Walden, Colorado
Breathtaking views and abundant wildlife
Historic, high-altitude cattle ranch
The Kuiper Ranch, located just outside of Walden, Colorado, in the scenic North Park region, offers a rare blend of agricultural productivity and natural beauty. This 2,040-acre cattle ranch is a thriving hay and cattle operation, boasting 778 irrigated acres that produce an impressive average of 965 tons of mountain meadow hay annually. The ranch is well-equipped with 86.7 CFS of water rights, ensuring reliable irrigation across its vast meadows. The current owners have historically grazed 200 replacement heifers and 200 cow/calf pairs throughout the summer, as well as 400-500 bred cows in the fall, showcasing the ranch’s capacity for highaltitude cattle farming.
The ranch’s headquarters feature a twostory, 1,900-square-foot ranch home built in the 1930s and remodeled in the late 1990s. The property also includes a historic 3,300-squarefoot barn dating back to 1918, two shop buildings, a cabin, an equipment shed, corrals, and chicken coops. The ranch is accessible year-round via a maintained gravel county road, located just eight miles from Walden.
Surrounded by the Park Range, Medicine Bow Mountains, Rabbit Ears Pass, and the Never Summer Mountains, Kuiper Ranch offers breathtaking views and abundant wildlife.
The ranch is home to moose, elk, antelope, mule deer, and migratory birds, making it a paradise for nature enthusiasts and hunters alike. Fishing enthusiasts will appreciate the 4.8 miles of Beaver Creek and one mile of the Roaring Fork that meander through the property, offering prime spots for catching Brown and Rainbow Trout.
In addition to the on-site recreational opportunities, the Kuiper Ranch is surrounded by additional recreational resources that further enhance its appeal. Just a short drive away, the Delaney Butte Lakes State Wildlife Area offers excellent fishing, especially for trophy-sized trout, and is a favorite spot for outdoor enthusiasts. The Manville State Wildlife Area provides additional walk-in access for fishing along the Roaring Fork of the North Platte River. The ranch is also adjacent to vast expanses of State and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) public lands, offering limitless opportunities for horseback riding, hiking, hunting, and off-roading.
In addition to its natural beauty and agricultural productivity, Kuiper Ranch is conveniently located near several key destinations. The ranch is just 48 miles from the popular resort town of Steamboat Springs and within easy driving distance of several other towns, including Fort Collins, Denver, and Laramie, Wyoming. The WaldenJackson County Airport is only 15 minutes away, and commercial air service is available 73 miles away in Hayden, Colorado.
Kuiper Ranch offers a unique opportunity to own a historic, high-altitude cattle ranch that combines agricultural productivity with unparalleled natural beauty and recreational potential.
2,040± Acres
JACKSON COUNTY, COLORADO
Property ID: 19783272
$8,400,000
Rob Pfister
307-684-5201
