Pleasant View Ranch

The Ranch

Nestled in the picturesque Tomichi Creek Valley, Pleasant View Ranch is a balanced farm and ranch property spanning 960± deeded acres. With its prime location just 23 miles east of Gunnison, Colorado, and elevations ranging from 8600 ft to 9500 ft, this property offers a serene and captivating setting.

Water is abundant on this ranch, boasting three wells, as well as over 1.8 miles of Tomichi Creek flowing through the meadows to the south, providing yearround live water and a thriving habitat for rainbow, cutthroat, and brown trout. With adjudicated water rights for 300 +/- acres of irrigated meadows, the ranch historically yields approximately 400 tons of native grass hay annually.

The Ranch

Wildlife enthusiasts will find themselves in awe of the diverse ecosystem at Pleasant View Ranch. From the thriving populations of elk and mule deer to the Gunnison sage grouse, this property is a haven for wildlife. The ranch has the added advantage of having two landowner tag applications, making it a sought-after destination for hunters looking for 300-380 class bulls and 200-inch deer.

Access to the property is easy and convenient with Highway 50 providing year-round entry. The ranch improvements, including a 2,000± sq ft ranch home with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, an office, spacious living room, and a primary bedroom suite, are located on the south side of the highway. Other amenities such as a barn, open-faced livestock and equipment sheds, corrals, and a garage ensure that all your needs are met.

Asignificant portion of the property, specifically the heavily irrigated hay meadows south of Highway 50, is protected by an agricultural conservation easement held by the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. This easement ensures that the land remains preserved for hunting, fishing, farming, and other recreational activities, while also allowing for the repair, replacement, and construction of additional structures, ensuring that this slice of paradise can be enjoyed for generations to come.

Surrounding Attributes

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National ParkGunnison, 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.

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.

Crested Butte Ski Area 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.