CIRCLE J RANCH
PARLIN, COLORADO
$4,849,000- 741.21± Acres
Dan Murphy, Broker 970-209-1514 dan@M4ranchgroup.com
MICHAEL MURPHY, ASSOCIATE BROKER 719-849-1441 MICHAEL@M4RANCHGROUP.COM
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The Ranch Situated in the heart of one of Colorado's most pristine high Tributary Alder Creek is a smaller stream that runs for mountain valleys, the Circle J Ranch, east of Gunnison, 2.69± miles on the ranch and is excellent habitat for stands apart for its outstanding recreational values. With both brown and brook trout up to about 14 inches. The over five miles of high-quality trout streams running potential for trophy trout pond development, particularly through the ranch and bordering thousands of acres of on Alder Creek, is superb. public lands on two sides, the Circle J is ideally suited as a Nicely situated between BLM lands on the west, north, fly fishing, equestrian or big game hunting showpiece. and south, the Circle J boasts over five miles of boundary The lovely Quartz Creek valley runs between the historic adjacent to public lands and can be seen as a headquarters mining town of Pitkin, and the one-time narrow-gauge to easily access thousands of acres of recreational land. railroad stop of Parlin, where Quartz Creek joins Tomichi Hunters can explore the meadows of the ranch itself, Creek. Prospectors discovered gold upstream in 1862, but particularly attractive to mule deer, or venture for days they left the lower portion of the valley to the ranchers, beyond the ranch into Game Management Unit 55, which who for generations raised cattle and hay in the productive is a draw area for mule deer and yields some outstanding Quartz Creek bottomlands. Today, the Circle J Ranch still bucks each year. occupies some of the best lands of the valley. Horse lovers will find much to like on the Circle J Ranch Comprising 741± acres at about 8000 feet, most of the as well. A historic barn is already in place, and the riding Circle J Ranch lies in grass and hay meadows, surrounded possibilities on and off the ranch are almost unlimited, all by sagebrush hills. Scattered willows and cottonwoods line offering classic Western views of the unspoiled sagebrush the streams, which help stabilize streambanks and provide foothills and 12,000-foot Fossil Ridge only a few miles cover for trout. Wisely kept from channelization, 20-foot beyond. wide Quartz Creek has retained its winding nature on Once the destination of prospectors, the Quartz Creek the ranch, with dozens of bends creating deep pools and Valley is now the destination of discerning outdoor undercut banks, ideal lairs for the 10-to 20-inch browns enthusiasts, who want a Colorado experience without and rainbows that live there. 2.49± miles of Quartz Creek traffic and condominiums. If that describes you, the winds through the ranch property. Circle J Ranch may well be the property that you've been prospecting for.
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Improvements Improvements on the ranch include the large historic barn, complete fencing, and a classic two-story ranch house, which was constructed in 1914. It contains 1,952± square feet and has three bedrooms and two baths. A strategically situated deck allows you to enjoy many incomparable Colorado summer evenings to the soothing sounds of Alder Creek murmuring nearby. Those wanting to construct a new dream home or lodge here will find plenty of view-rich locales.
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Water Rights TOTAL WATER RIGHTS 42.70 C.F.S.
Ditch
Quartz Creek
Amount
THE LOCKWOOD-MUNDELL DITCH CHITTENDEN DITCH ENLARGEMENT THE ENLARGEMENT OF THE TORNA Y HIGHLINE DITCH THE SUTTON QUARTZ CREEK NO. 1 DITCH THE SUTTON QUARTZ CREEK NO. 2 DITCH THE SUTTON QUARTZ CREEK NO. 3 DITCH
24.00 C.F.S. 2.4 C.F.S. 7.5 C.F.S. 1.1 C.F.S. 0.6 C.F.S. 0.7 C.F.S.
SUB-TOTAL FOR QUARTZ CREEK
36.30 C.F.S.
Alder Creek
Ditch
Amount
THE SUTTON NO. 1 (AMENDED) DITCH THE SUTTON NO. 2 (AMENDED) DITCH THE SUTTON NO. 3 (AMENDED) DITCH THE SUTTON NO. 4 (AMENDED) DITCH THE SUTTON NO. 5 DITCH THE DAVIS (AMENDED) DITCH THE ALDER DITCH
0.4 C.F.S. 0.4 C.F.S. 0.3 C.F.S. 0.7 C.F.S. 0.8 C.F.S. 0.8 C.F.S. 3.0 C.F.S.
SUB-TOTAL FOR ALDER CREEK
6.4 C.F.S.
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Location -Airports- Climate Easily accessed year-round, the Circle J Ranch is on a paved county road and only a couple of miles from US Highway 50. The university town of Gunnison is less than 15 minutes away, with a full complement of retail stores and an airport. The downhill ski areas of Monarch Mountain and Crested Butte are 30 minutes and 45 minutes distant, respectively. Colorado's largest body of water and superb boating and fishing destination, Blue Mesa Reservoir, is only 30 minutes away.
Airports Airport
Kind of Service
Miles from the Ranch
Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport Montrose Regional Airport Grand Junction Regional Airport Denver International Airport
Domestic Domestic Domestic Domestic/International
20± Miles 80± Miles 144± Miles 214± Miles
Climate Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Average high in °F: 25 30 43 54 65 74 Average low in °F: -7 -0 14 22 30 36 Av. precipitation in inch: 0.75 0.63 0.47 0.71 0.87 0.71 Average snowfall in inch: 10 9 5 3 1 0 Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Average high in °F: 79 76 69 58 42 28 Average low in °F: 43 42 33 22 11 -2 Av. precipitation in inch: 1.38 1.57 1.18 0.75 0.67 0.94 Average snowfall in inch: 0 0 0 1 5 11
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Surrounding Attributes Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park Gunnison, CO
Crested Butte/ MT. Crested Butte Colorado
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is in western Colorado, one of the deepest canyons in the world. It surrounds part of a deep, steep-walled gorge carved through Precambrian rock by the Gunnison River. You can take a boat ride with the National Park Service in the depths of the canyon. Amazingly, there was once a narrow-gauge railroad through it, which Mark Twain called the most frightening ride of his life. Roads and trails along the north and south rims have views of the Black Canyon's dramatic drops and the striated Painted Wall cliff. The winding East Portal Road descends to the river. Wildlife includes mule deer, elk and golden eagles.
Authentic, open and free of crowds, Crested Butte is a quaint 1880s mining town, a registered national historic district and the celebrated wildflower capital of Colorado. Known as Colorado’s last great ski town, a great year-round mountain destination that offers gorgeous scenery, and rich history. Crested Butte Mountain Resort has expansive and diverse terrain across more than 1,500 skiable acres and offers terrain suitable for any ability type. Crested Butte Mountain Resort is in southwest Colorado, within the Gunnison National Forest and the Elk Mountain Range. The resort town of Mt. Crested Butte is about three miles from the historic mining town of Crested Butte.
Blue Mesa Reservoir – Curecanti National Recreation Area Gunnison, CO Colorado's largest reservoir and home to the largest Kokanee Salmon population in the Western US. Blue Mesa Reservoir is 330 feet at the deepest point and is made up of 3 basins, 4 boat launches, two marinas and over 100 miles of shoreline. It is truly a magnificent area nestled in the Rocky Mountains. Blue Mesa is a recreationalist’s dream. Options for play include sailing, power boating, fishing, and water skiing. Windsurfing is popular among those looking to get a workout on the water.
In summer, Crested Butte and Mt. Crested Butte are the place to enjoy all of Colorado’s outdoor recreational activities: epic mountain biking (there’s more than 750 miles of trails to choose from!), hiking in alpine and aspen forests, fishing in pristine rivers, lakes and streams, and whitewater rafting and kayaking in class II–IV rapids. Monarch Mountain Ski Area Salida, Colorado An authentic Colorado ski resort with high elevations, abundant snowfall, gorgeous scenery and excellent terrain. The ski area is situated high along the Continental Divide in the Sawatch Range within the San Isabel National Forest near the towns of Salida, Buena Vista and Gunnison. The mountain sports 54 trails, two terrain parks, and an extreme terrain area called Mirkwood.
M4R A NCHGROUP.com (970) 944–4444 | INFO@M4R ANCHGROUP.COM | 201 GUNNISON AVENUE, LAKE CITY, COLOR ADO 81235
M4R A NCHGROUP.com (970) 944–4444 | INFO@M4R ANCHGROUP.COM | 201 GUNNISON AVENUE, LAKE CITY, COLOR ADO 81235