SIXTEEN MILE CREEK ESCAPE
Ringling, Montana
$1,495,000
172± Acres
INTRODUCTION
In between the Crazy Mountains, Bridger Range, Bangtail Range, and Castle Mountains sits this 172± acre property, a little over an hour north of Bozeman. Made up of two parcels of pristine wilderness, Sixteen Mile Creek Escape stretches almost 6.5 miles long and is contiguous to 631± acres of State land. Known for its crystal-clear water and scenic beauty, Sixteen Mile Creek winds through the property for about three-quarters of a mile, offering fly-fishing opportunities for native cutthroat and brook trout. The Shields River, just 20± minutes south, provides ample opportunities for offsite fishing. The ranch supports elk, moose, deer, blue and sharp-tailed grouse, antelope, and other wildlife that migrate up and down the riparian corridor from the mountains to the creeks. Tucked away with unparalleled privacy and surrounded by towering peaks, this land is a blank slate for the next owner. This awe-inspiring property sits amongst the rugged beauty of the Belt Mountains, adjacent to one of Montana’s most magnificent mountain ranges, the Crazy Mountains, with trout fishing on the Shields River less than half an hour away, meandering creeks, vast grassy meadows, towering trees, and unparalleled panoramic views.
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QUICK FACTS
• 172± deeded acres in two parcels that stretch almost 6.5 miles long
• Contiguous to 631± acres of State Land
• Fly fishing on about three-quarters of a mile of Sixteen Mile Creek
• Supports a variety of Montana wildlife
• Views of the Crazy Mountains, Bridger Range, Bangtail Range, and Castle Mountains
• Just outside of Ringling, Montana
• 20± minutes south of White Sulphur Springs, Montana
• 20± minutes north of Wilsall, Montana and Clyde Park, Montana
• 45± minutes to Bridger Bowl, 2± hours to Big Sky Resort
• 50± minutes to Livingston, Montana, and its private airport
• About an hour north of Bozeman and BozemanYellowstone International Airport
ACREAGE
This 172± deeded acre property ranges in elevation from 5,120± feet to 5,300± feet. The property sits in two parcels. One parcel is 83± acres just a few minutes west of Ringling, Montana. The other parcel is 89± acres and runs along an old railroad grade west towards the Belt Mountain Range and provides access to Sixteenmile Creek and 631± acres of landlocked state ground. The landscape is comprised of lush rolling mountain meadows of tall grass, sparkling groves of aspen trees intermingled with dense conifer stands, about three-quarters of a mile of Sixteen Mile Creek, and a dramatic backdrop of the rugged Crazy Mountains, Belt Range, Bridger Range, and Castle Mountains.
Sixteen Mile Creek Escape | Ringling, Montana
RECREATION FISHING
Sixteen Mile Creek is a gorgeous private fishery that offers the angler a couple of regal species to target. The old railroad grade offers wade fishing access to about three-quarters of a mile of the creek and much more if a person is willing to wade below high water. Its frothy pools, sparkling ripples, and seams hold vibrant brook trout and respectable cutthroat trout.
The Shields River, about 20± minutes south, is home to native cutthroat and brook trout. Light fishing pressure, excellent habitat, and incredible scenery offer the angler an extraordinary experience. In The Fly Fisher’s Guide to Montana, Chuck Robbins writes, “Bottom line, the Shields is worth a shot. There is decent, if not great, fishing almost all the time, but one thing that never changes is the spectacular setting – jagged Crazies to the east, rugged Bridgers to the West, one of the spiffiest river valleys on the planet...this stream is about as private as private gets.”
The world-famous Yellowstone River, the longest free-flowing river in the lower 48 states, is about 50 minutes south of the property. The Yellowstone is considered large by trout river standards and is a great river to float and wade fish. This river holds trophy-class fish ranging from rainbows to brown trout. The river is most noted for the “Mother’s Day” caddis hatch and provides some of Montana’s best ‘hopper’ fishing. Three world-famous Spring Creek fisheries are a little over an hour south of the property. Nelson’s, Depuy’s, and O’Hair’s (Armstrong’s) offer fee fishing on over five miles of some of the best spring creek water in the world. Fishing conditions on the creeks are consistently excellent, even in winter. A large volume of nutrient-rich water provides enormous aquatic life, including abundant wild trout. Less than two hours south of the ranch, Yellowstone National Park is the birthplace of many of the finest trout rivers in the West. Headwater streams such as the Gibbon, Firehole, and Lamar create the Madison and Gallatin Rivers. The park hosts many fishing opportunities, with over one hundred lakes and a thousand miles of streams. Nowhere in the world are so many public rivers and streams found within such a small area.
HUNTING | WILDLIFE
Hunting and wildlife viewing on the ranch and the contiguous State land are tremendous. The state piece is surrounded by arguably one of the country’s best elk-hunting ranches, providing a chance to hunt these elk as they travel through. Elk is the main draw, but the mountainous portion is also great black bear country known for holding trophy-class bears. The 83± acre parcel, comprised of sage and prairie country, holds antelope, mule deer, upland birds, sandhill cranes, and multiple species of songbirds and raptors. Sixteen Mile Creek Escape is located in hunt districts 451 and 390 and sits next to some of the most beautiful and pristine mountain wilderness, the Crazy Mountains, and the Gallatin National Forest, a trail riding and hiking paradise.
WINTER ACTIVITIES
Winter on Sixteen Mile Creek Escape offers superb snowmobiling and cross-country skiing. Enjoy the freedom and adventure of cruising around the ranch’s diverse terrain and contiguous State land on snowmobiles or create your own cross-country trails. About 45 minutes from the property, Bridger Bowl Ski Area is considered “Bozeman’s resort,” offering an intimate atmosphere with fantastic powder. Eight lifts service 2,000 skiable acres with a 2,700-foot vertical drop. The “ridge” presents some of the most challenging skiing and riding within any ski boundary.
About two hours from the property, Big Sky Resort is an international destination for skiers, snowboarders, and summer vacationers. Big Sky offers 5,850 acres of terrain, 4,350 vertical feet, and 38 lifts in the winter. Summer is the time to golf, fly fish the Gallatin River, or explore miles of National Forest by foot or horseback. Just south of Big Sky is the renowned Yellowstone Club, the world’s only private ski and golf resort, offering a quiet retreat for its members.
Sixteen Mile Creek Escape | Ringling, Montana
Elk; not taken on property
Mule deer; not taken on property
LOCATION
Sixteen Mile Creek Escape site just west of Ringling, Montana, a small town with a post office and a bar/grill. About 20 minutes north, White Sulphur Springs is a larger Montana town with more amenities, including a hot spring. About 20 minutes south, you will find the small towns of Wilsall and Clyde Park.
Less than an hour south is Livingston (population 8,700+). Rich in history and noted in journals as a rowdy western town, it was once filled with characters such as Calamity Jane and Kitty O’Leary. Before then, both the River and Mountain Crow Indians convened near here. Livingston, gateway to the Paradise Valley and Yellowstone National Park, now supports numerous galleries, bookstores, a restored railroad depot, restaurants, bars, and fly shops. The world-famous Yellowstone River rushes past town and is the heart of the community’s spirit.
Sixteen Mile Creek Escape is an hour north of the vibrant town of Bozeman (population 58,000±), home to Montana State University and the Museum of the Rockies. Bozeman has received national accolades for its scenic location, endless outdoor activities, and historic downtown. Bozeman restaurants and shops have become favorite places for those who love nature—whether fishing, hunting, skiing, mountain biking, or hiking.
GETTING THERE
Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport, the busiest airport in Montana, is a little over an hour away for commercial air travel. The airport is served by Alaska, Allegiant, American, Avelo, Delta, Jet Blue, Southwest, Sun Country, and United Airlines, with direct flights to many major cities.
Sixteen Mile Creek Escape | Ringling, Montana
MINERAL RIGHTS
All mineral rights appurtenant to the property and owned by the seller will convey to the buyer at closing. Mineral rights are not guaranteed. It is suggested that the buyer conduct a mineral search with a title company.
CONSERVATION | STEWARDSHIP
This property is not under conservation easement.
Each of us at Fay loves the land and wants to see it remain a productive agricultural ground and a quality fish and wildlife habitat. Through promoting thoughtful land stewardship, Fay has guided owners toward a legacy of conserving wide-open spaces, enhancing and creating fisheries and wildlife habitats, and implementing sustainable agricultural operations. Fay is proud to say that since our company began in 1992, our clients’ conservation ethics and land-use practices have significantly enhanced our work landscape.
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Sixteen Mile Creek Escape | Ringling, Montana
SUMMARY
Sixteen Mile Creek Escape is contiguous to State land and boasts unparalleled views of 10,000± foot snowcapped peaks, whose heavily timbered slopes run down to meet the surrounding valley. To the west, take in 100+ mile views of the vast western landscape and Montana’s legendary “Big Sky” while enjoying 360-degree views at the base of towering peaks. Lush mountain meadows, aspens, conifers, and about three-quarters of a mile of Sixteen Mile Creek make this a unique and sought-after property. Enjoy big game hunting on the ranch and contiguous public land as well as world class fishing. The ranch feels very private yet is only about an hour from Livingston’s Mission Field airport and a little over an hour from Bozeman-Yellowstone International Airport, allowing easy access to and from the property.
Sixteen Mile Creek Escape is a blank slate for the next owner.
Sixteen Mile Creek Escape | Ringling, Montana
Please contact Sam Shelton at (406) 600-5354 | sshelton@fayranches.com or Vinny Delgado at (406) 253-0507 | vdelgado@fayranches.com to schedule a showing. This is a co-listing. An agent from Fay Ranches, Inc. must be present at all showings, unless otherwise noted or other arrangements are made. To view other properties we have listed, please visit www.fayranches.com.
$1,495,000 Cash
Conventional Financing 1031 Exchange
Offer is subject to errors, omissions, prior sale, change or withdrawal without notice, and approval of purchase by owner. Information regarding land classification, carrying capacities, maps, etc., is intended only as a general guideline and has been provided by the owners and other sources deemed reliable, but the accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Prospective purchasers are encouraged to research the information to their own satisfaction.
RELATIONSHIPS IN REAL ESTATE
As required by Montana law, a broker or salesperson shall disclose the existence and nature of relevant agency or other relationships to the parties to a real estate transaction. The various relationships and description of duties are as follows:
1. SELLER AGENT
A “Seller Agent” is obligated to the Seller to:
Act solely in the best interests of the seller; Obey promptly and efficiently all lawful instructions of the seller; Disclose all relevant and material information that concerns the real estate transaction and that is known to the seller agent and not known or discoverable by the seller unless the information is subject to confidentiality arising from a prior or existing agency relationship on the part of the seller agent; Safeguard the seller’s confidences; Exercise reasonable care, skill, and diligence in pursuing the seller’s objectives and in complying with the terms established in the listing agreement; Fully account to the seller for any funds or property of the seller that comes into the seller agent’s possession; and Comply with all applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations.
Montana law permits a real estate agent, after providing written disclosure to a seller and obtaining a seller’s written consent, to represent multiple sellers of property and to list properties for sale that may compete with the seller’s property, without breaching any obligation to the seller.
A “Seller Agent” is obligated to the Buyer to:
Disclose to a buyer or the buyer agent any adverse material facts that concern the property and that are known to the seller agent, except that the seller agent is not required to inspect the property or verify any statements made by the seller; Disclose to a buyer or the buyer agent when the seller agent has no personal knowledge of the veracity of information regarding adverse material facts that concern the property; Act in good faith with a buyer and a buyer agent; and Comply with all applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations.
2. BUYER AGENT
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A “Buyer Agent” is obligated to the Seller to:
Disclose any adverse material facts that are known to the buyer agent and that concern the ability of the buyer to perform on any purchase offer; Disclose to the seller or the seller agent when the buyer agent has no personal knowledge of the veracity of information regarding adverse material facts that concern the property; Act in good faith with a seller and a seller agent; and Comply with all applicable federal and state laws, rules and regulations.
3. DUAL AGENCY If a seller agent is also representing a buyer, or a buyer agent is also representing a seller with regard to a property, then a dual agency relationship may be established. In a dual agency relationship, the dual agent is equally obligated to both the seller and the buyer. These obligations may prohibit the dual agent from advocating exclusively on behalf of the seller or buyer and may limit the depth and degree of representation that you receive. A broker or a salesperson may not act as a dual agent without the signed, written consent of both the seller and the buyer.
A “Dual Agent” is obligated to a Seller in the same manner as a seller agent and is obligated to a Buyer in the same manner as a buyer agent,
except a dual agent:
Has a duty to disclose to a buyer or seller any adverse material facts that are known to the dual agent regardless of any confidentiality considerations; and May not disclose the following information without the written consent of the person to whom the information is confidential; The fact that the buyer is willing to pay more than the offered purchase price; The fact that the seller is willing to accept less than the purchase price that the seller is asking for the property; Factors motivating either party to buy or sell; and Any information that a party indicates in writing to the dual agent is to be kept confidential.
4. STATUTORY BROKER
A “Statutory Broker” is not the agent of the Buyer or Seller but nevertheless is obligated to them to:
Disclose to: i. a buyer or buyer agent any adverse material facts that concern the property and that are known to the statutory broker, except that the statutory broker is not required to inspect the property or verify any statements made by the seller; and ii. a seller or a seller agent any adverse material facts that are known to the statutory broker and that concern the ability of the buyer to perform on any purchase offer; Exercise reasonable care, skill, and diligence in putting together a real estate transaction, and Comply with all applicable federal and state laws, rules and regulations.
5. IN-HOUSE SELLER AGENT DESIGNATE
Created when the agency holds both the listing on a property from the seller and a buyer broker agreement with the buyer, an in-house seller agent designate is a broker or salesperson employed by or associated as an independent contractor with a broker and designated by the broker as the exclusive agent for a seller for a designated transaction and who may not be considered to be acting for other than the seller with respect to the designated transaction.
6. IN-HOUSE BUYER AGENT DESIGNATE
Created when the agency holds both the listing on a property from the seller and a buyer broker agreement with the buyer, an in-house buyer agent designate is a broker or salesperson employed by or associated as an independent contractor with a broker and designated by the broker as the exclusive agent for a buyer for a designated transaction and who may not be considered to be acting for other than the buyer with respect to the designated transaction.
BUYER AGENT
A “Buyer Agent” is obligated to the Buyer to: Act solely in the best interests of the buyer; Obey promptly and efficiently all lawful instructions of the buyer; Disclose all relevant and material information that concerns the real estate transaction and that is known to the buyer agent and not known or discoverable by the buyer, unless the information is subject to confidentiality arising from a prior or existing agency relationship on the part of the buyer agent; Safeguard the buyer’s confidences; Exercise reasonable care, skill, and diligence in pursuing the buyer’s objectives and in complying with the terms established in the listing agreement; Fully account to the buyer for any funds or property of the buyer that comes into the buyer agent’s possession; and Comply with all applicable federal and state laws, rules and regulations.
Montana law permits a real estate agent, after providing written disclosure to a buyer and obtaining a buyer’s written consent, to represent multiple buyers interested in buying the same property or similar properties to properties in which a buyer is interested and to show properties in which a buyer is interested to other prospective buyers, without breaching any obligation to the buyer.
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