Mountain River Retreat

The Ranch

Mountain River Retreat is a very rare find in the alpine west, comprised of 44.36± acres located near Lake City, Colorado in Hinsdale County, said to be “the most remote county in the lower 48 states.” The front door is a short jump to Lake San Cristobal, the state’s second largest natural lake. The property has year around access off what is said to be the west’s “most scenic byway’, The Alpine Loop. Nestled in the Lake Fork River Valley with direct access to three renowned 4wd mountain passes; Cinnamon, Engineer and Stoney Pass, as well as the historic ghost towns of Sherman, Animas Forks, and Carson townsites. The virtually unlimited trails in the immediate area provide direct access to the mountain west’s spectacular assets.

Fronted by 34,000± acres of wilderness study area and backed by over 2,000,000 acres of public lands, the lifetime of adventure is literally out the front and back door. The property backs up to public land which includes a gorgeous section of the Lake Fork River and a crystal-clear fishing

pond. The home is nestled in the trees with plenty of deck space and inspiring, awesome views. The front deck over the entryway is partially covered with views of the sprawling wooded areas. The back deck overlooks a magnificent valley and pond.

The 2,338± square foot Swedish Log Cope Cabin is in the perfect location, from the extreme privacy overlooking 14,000-foot peaks to the Lake Fork River running through. The home offers 4 bedrooms and 4 baths, which includes 2 owner suites. The large logs give the cabin the presence of a grand mountain retreat. The living and kitchen are open to each other with both offering large windows to bring the forest up close giving you a true mountain experience. The property offers a private trout lake, and is accented with aspens, pines, and cottonwoods. The mountain meadow off the front deck is continuously home to Shiras Moose, Rocky Mountain Elk and Mule Deer, Rocky Mountain Big Horn Sheep, Beavers, Bears and Mountain Lions. The best terms that describe this mountain paradise are privacy, views, live water, and wildlife.

Located a short drive from the small mountain town of Lake City, Colorado on the famous Alpine Loop Scenic and Historic Byway.

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Surrounding Attibutes

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park Gunnison, CO

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.

Alpine Loop - Backcountry Byway Lake City - Silverton - Ouray

Whether you start from Lake City, Ouray or Silverton, gravel roads lead you into the high alpine meadows and forests. As your elevation increases, so does your need for a 4-wheel drive, high clearance vehicle. This byway takes you into the Backcountry of Colorado’s mining past, up above the timberline into the tundra, and over two high elevation passes.

Originally built as toll roads for the stages and freighters of the late 1800s, these roads are now your access into Colorado’s frontier history. The Alpine Loop covers 65 miles of roads between the towns of Lake City, Ouray and Silverton. Depending on winter snows, the loop opens in late May to early June and closes in late October.

Crested Butte/ MT. Crested Butte, CO

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.

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.

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.

Historic interest includes ghost towns, abandoned mining camps, and cabins that were built from the mid1870s through the early 1900s. The true star of this show is NATURE in all her glory: waterfalls, rare wildlife, spectacular fields of wildflowers, and geologic features such as jagged volcanic peaks, glacier-carved cirques, and canyons. www. M4RANCHGROUP. com (970) 944–4444 | RANCHES@M4RANCHGROUP.COM