The River Ranch | Fay Ranches

THE RIVER RANCH

Pagosa Springs, Archuleta County, Colorado

$5,900,000 | 116± Acres

The River Ranch | Pagosa Springs, Colorado

INTRODUCTION

Dropping down from the Continental Divide along the south side of Colorado’s Wolf Creek Pass, you will find The River Ranch of Pagosa Springs, Colorado. Nestled amongst the rugged and expansive landscape of the South San Juan Wilderness Area, The River Ranch offers an angler’s paradise with the convenience and excitement of a refreshingly authentic mountain town. It just doesn’t get much better than this. Spend the morning casting your way from one end of the ranch to the other, grab a cold craft beer in town, and finish up with the evening hatch.

Flanked by 1.1 miles of the San Juan River and its Gold Medal trout fishing, The River Ranch offers lush meadows, mature cottonwoods, giant ponderosa pines, and mountain vistas. Teeming with wildlife and bird activity, The River Ranch offers 116± acres of the best Colorado has to offer. Renowned throughout the flyfishing world, the San Juan River is abundant with rainbow, brown, and cutthroat trout.

Multiple scenic building sites can be found throughout the ranch, where elevations range from 7,200 feet along the river meadows to 7,400 feet on the higher bench to the west. Having easy, year-round access to the charming town of Pagosa Springs makes The River Ranch a wonderful choice for a full or part-time residence. Water rights provide stock, irrigation, fire protection, storage, and domestic usage. Bordered by the San Juan National Forest to the north, The River Ranch has access to thousands of acres to explore, hunt, and enjoy.

Located at the base of the moisture-laden Wolf Creek Pass in the highly coveted, cottonwood-lined corridor along the San Juan River, it is rare to find such an outstanding, undeveloped land parcel of this size. In addition to its long stretch of quality water, The River Ranch is primarily surrounded by large ranches to the west and miles of National Forest to the north, presenting a unique opportunity for caliber land ownership.

You don’t have to be an angler to enjoy the natural beauty, wildlife, and solitude offered here at The River Ranch, but with a setting this spectacular, you might as well pick up a rod and give flyfishing a try.

Don’t let this be the one that got away!

QUICK FACTS

• 116± Acres

• 1.1± miles of San Juan River frontage

• Gold medal trout fishing

• Bordered by San Juan National Forest

• Water rights for irrigation, stock, fire protection, and domestic usage

• Multiple, spectacular building sites with easy, year-round access

• Nearby alpine and Nordic skiing at Wolf Creek Ski Area

• Four miles to the charming, small town of Pagosa Springs, Colorado

• Not encumbered by a conservation easement

• Local airport with an 8,100-foot runway to accommodate corporate aircraft

• Wonderful mountain setting at a comfortable 7,200-7,400 foot elevation

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The River Ranch | Pagosa Springs, Colorado

LOCATION

The River Ranch is located just outside the town of Pagosa Springs in Southwestern Colorado. Surrounded by spectacular peaks, glacial valleys, and over 2.5 million acres of the San Juan National Forest, Pagosa Springs, Colorado, enjoys 300 plus days of sunshine and big, blue-sky days. Here you will experience four distinct seasons with endless outdoor activities in a charming, small, mountain-town atmosphere.

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GETTING THERE

The River Ranch has easy, year-round access and is located four miles northwest of Pagosa Springs, Colorado. Access to the ranch is via Highway 160. The ranch entry is between mile marker 148 and 149 on the west side of the highway.

AIRPORT SERVICES

Private aircraft can fly directly into the local Pagosa airport, Stevens Field. The runway length at Stevens Field is 8,100 feet. Commercial service to Durango, Colorado, and Farmington, New Mexico, is within a 40-minute drive. Additional commercial service is through Albuquerque, New Mexico, 200 miles south of Pagosa Springs.

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ACREAGE

• The River Ranch consists of 116± deeded acres.

The acreage consists of a wonderful mix of lower San Juan River frontage lined with large, shady cottonwoods and open, grassy meadows, and a higher bench with massive ponderosa pine, an undergrowth of scrub oak, and big mountain vistas.

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The River Ranch | Pagosa Springs, Colorado

SCENIC VISTAS

The lower elevations of The River Ranch are all about the river views and the tall cottonwoods that line the riverbanks. The upper elevation of the higher bench takes in the mountains of the South San Juan Wilderness Area, including Square Top Mountain, Quartz Ridge, and Nipple Mountain. To the north, scenic views follow the valley up the San Juan River and the country surrounding the Wolf Creek Pass area.

CLIMATE

Pagosa Springs, Colorado, weather:

Climate data courtesy of http://www.city-data.com/city/Pagosa-Springs-Colorado.html

• On Average, 300 days of sunshine per year.

• 20.64± inches of precipitation annually in the warm months.

• 67.4± inches of snow annually in downtown Pagosa Springs.

• Over 400± inches of snow annually on Wolf Creek Pass, the most snow in Colorado, measured at Wolf Creek Ski Area

Climate data courtesy of http://www.citydata.com/city/Pagosa-Springs-Colorado. html

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IMPROVMENTS

The River Ranch is currently vacant land. With many choice and accessible building sites, begin planning your perfect improvements.

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RECREATION

Any time of year, your options for a limitless supply of outdoor activities and adventures abound. Hike, bike, or horseback ride the endless, scenic mountain trails. Fish, float, or stand-up paddleboard the many rivers, streams, and area reservoirs. You will have no shortage of recreation options on the property or in the Pagosa Springs area.

The wide, flowing San Juan River runs for over a mile along the east boundary of The River Ranch, providing an amazing opportunity for quality fishing for much of the year. Home to healthy brown, rainbow and cutthroat populations, this private stretch of the San Juan offers a unique chance of ownership that is seldom brought to market. The River Ranch is wonderful fishery as is, or create your own enhancements to this aquatic oasis.

F ishing

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h unting & W ildli F e

Native to this southwestern part of the state are trophy elk and mule deer, black bear, moose, big horn sheep, mountain lion, coyote, and lynx. Also abundant are many bird species, including Canadian geese, ducks, turkeys, owls, eagles, hawks, and many small bird varieties.

The Pagosa Springs area is a prime hunting destination due to the healthy population of elk, mule deer, and bear, along with other smaller game and complemented by the vast, pristine areas in which to hunt. Access to the adjacent San Juan National Forest is simple from the north boundary of the ranch. The terrain is easy, with lush meadows scattered with ponderosa pine and scrub oak. Located in GMU 78, this unit also has access to GMU 77, 771, and 751.

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NEARBY ATTRACTIONS | ACTIVITIES

The area offers many choices of diverse activities. Pagosa Springs Golf Club is a challenging, 27-hole course with mountains vistas that will take your breath away. Or take in a day of downhill or cross-country skiing at Wolf Creek Ski Area, voted the Best Small Ski Area in the US in 2021/2022. Averaging 465 plus inches of snow a season, Wolf Creek undoubtedly has the most snow in Colorado. For your scenic pleasure, the Pagosa district of the San Juan National Forest is filled with waterfalls. Within a short drive of Pagosa and an easy to moderate hike, you can take in four spectacular waterfalls and the beauty surrounding them. Piedra Falls, Treasure Falls, Fourmile Falls, and Silver Falls are sure to delight. Pagosa Springs is also known for its hot springs. The mineral-rich, soothing, naturally hot waters of Pagosa Springs flow from the world’s deepest aquifer. Experience one of the many relaxing spa options around town. If you’re more adventurous, explore the ancient Puebloan homes and ceremonial dwellings of this fascinating area, a short drive away to the southwest. Held in September each year, The Colorfest Balloon Rally is a fun weekend of hot air balloons, food, wine, beer, and live music.

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WATER SOURCES | WATER RIGHTS

Water is provided to the ranch by two gallery wells: a north gallery well and a south gallery well. Both wells provide .33 CFS for stock, irrigation of 10± acres, and fire protection. The south gallery well has a maximum diversion of .66 CFS. A north pond to be constructed has 15± acre-feet of water available for stock, fire protection, domestic usage, and irrigation of 10± acres. A south pond to be constructed has 30± acre-feet of water available for stock, fire protection, domestic usage, and irrigation of 18± acres.

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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

Each of us at Fay Ranches loves the land and wants to see it remain as productive agricultural ground as well as quality fish and wildlife habitat. Through promoting the use of thoughtful land stewardship, Fay Ranches has guided owners toward a legacy of conserving wide-open spaces, enhancing and creating fisheries and wildlife habitats, and implementing sustainable agricultural operations. Fay Ranches is proud to say that since our company began in 1992, our clients’ conservation ethic and land-use practices have significantly enhanced the landscape on which we work.

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SUMMARY

With the San Juan River flowing for over a mile through the acreage, its easy, year-round access, proximity to the popular mountain town of Pagosa Springs, and sheer beauty, the possibilities with the gorgeous River Ranch are indeed many and exciting.

Develop the quintessential fishery for you and your closest friends. Plan the family compound you, your children and grandchildren have dreamed about. Create an equestrian center extraordinaire and ride for endless miles into the San Juan National Forest. Use it as a sporting base for big game hunts or a unique combination of these. The River Ranch is a special and rare opportunity to make your mountain West dreams a reality.

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$5,900,000

Cash, Conventional Financing, 1031 Tax Exchange

Please contact Charlene Olsen at (719) 989-9989 | colsen@fayranches.com or Jim Vidamour at (719) 890-4590 | jvidamour@fayranches.com to schedule a showing. This is an exclusive listing. An agent from Fay Ranches must be present at all showings, unless otherwise noted or other arrangements are made. To view other properties, fly fishing properties, and sporting ranches that we have listed, please visit our web page at www.fayranches.com .

PRICE TERMS CONTACT NOTICE

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.

The River Ranch | Pagosa Springs, Colorado

The River Ranch | Pagosa Springs, Colorado

DIFFERENT BROKERAGE RELATIONSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE WHICH INCLUDE SELLER AGENCY, BUYER AGENCY OR TRANSACTIONBROKERAGE.

DEFINITIONS OF WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

For purposes of this document, seller also means “landlord” (which includes sublandlord) and buyer also means “tenant” (which includes subtenant).

Seller’s Agent: A seller’s agent (or listing agent) works solely on behalf of the seller to promote the interests of the seller with the utmost good faith, loyalty and fidelity. The agent negotiates on behalf of and acts as an advocate for the seller. The seller’s agent must disclose to potential buyers all adverse material facts actually known by the seller’s agent about the property. A separate written listing agreement is required which sets forth the duties and obligations of the broker and the seller.

Buyer’s Agent: A buyer’s agent works solely on behalf of the buyer to promote the interests of the buyer with the utmost good faith, loyalty and fidelity. The agent negotiates on behalf of and acts as an advocate for the buyer. The buyer’s agent must disclose to potential sellers all adverse material facts actually known by the buyer’s agent including the buyer’s financial ability to perform the terms of the transaction and, if a residential property, whether the buyer intends to occupy the property. A separate written buyer agency agreement is required which sets forth the duties and obligations of the broker and the buyer.

Transaction-Broker: A transaction-broker assists the buyer or seller or both throughout a real estate transaction by performing terms of any written or oral agreement, fully informing the parties, presenting all offers and assisting the parties with any contracts, including the closing of the transaction without being an agent or advocate for any of the parties. A transaction-broker must use reasonable skill and care in the performance of any oral or written agreement, and must make the same disclosures as agents about all adverse material facts actually known by the transaction-broker concerning a property or a buyer’s financial ability to perform the terms of a transaction and, if a residential property, whether the buyer intends to occupy the property. No written agreement is required.

Customer: A customer is a party to a real estate transaction with whom the broker has no brokerage relationship because such party has not engaged or employed the broker, either as the party’s agent or as the party’s transaction-broker.

printed portions of this form, except differentiated additions, have been approved by the Colorado Real Estate Commission.