Back to: Home : Listings : LAND & RANCHES FOR SALE ASPEN, SNOWMASS & ROARING FORK VALLEY Saddle Ridge Ranch Virtual Tour 1 Virtual Tour 2 Website Type Ranch Price SEE BELOW Bedrooms 4 bedroom homestead home, 2 bedroom cabin & 2 bedroom caretaker apartment View Mountain Baths Address TBD County Road 134 MLS# 107694, 107695, 107696, 107697 & 107699 City Glenwood Springs Sq. Footage County Garfield Acreages 1,223 Land Size 1,223 Acres & 1,700 Acres of BLM Taxes TBD Garage Year Built Zoning Agricultural Association Fees None Potential Build Out Amenities Call For Pricing on 35 Acre Homesites Description Saddle Ridge Ranch represents the best of Colorado. Encompassing more than 1,200 acres spread over five pristine valleys, the Ranch is only five minutes from historic Glenwood Springs and less than an hour from the renowned ski resorts of Aspen and Vail. At elevations between 6,000 to 8,000 feet, Saddle Ridge Ranch offers magnificent, dramatic views of the surrounding mountains, rolling meadows and rocky canyons that highlight this scenic part of Colorado. The varied terrain offers nearly limitless possibilities for outdoor adventure. More than 30 miles of improved trails and over 1,000 acres of open land offer outstanding opportunities for horseback riding, hiking, mountain biking, hunting, snowmobiling, snowshoeing or ATV riding. The Ranch is truly an outdoorsman’s paradise. Saddle Ridge Ranch has extensive water rights and the property includes three creeks—South Canyon Creek, Paradise Creek and Connolly Creek—as well as seven ponds, adjudicated springs and numerous artesian wells. The Ranch’s abundant water provides an ideal habitat for much of Colorado’s familiar wildlife including black bear, deer, elk, lynx, mountain lion, fox and coyote. The Ranch is also a bird watcher’s paradise with regular visits by eagles, owls, falcons, steller jays, red tailed hawks, grouse and osprey. Saddle Ridge Ranch retains a 1,700-acre BLM lease that can accommodate up to 100 head of cattle in the spring, summer or fall. In the winter, Sunlight Ski Area is just a snowmobile ride away. Average temperatures in this area of Colorado range between 75º/45º in summer and 35º/18º during the winter. The abundant sunshine year round makes it possible to enjoy each exhilarating season to the fullest. Crystal clear air, nearly 300 days of sunshine per year, an accessible, convenient location, endless outdoor activities and spectacular Rocky Mountain scenery all combine to make Saddle Ridge Ranch one of the most desirable properties in Colorado. RANCH AMENITIES: • Restored Homestead Cabin with 2 Bedrooms • 4 Bedroom Log Home • Large 12 Stall Horse Barn • Horse Barn includes a 2 Bedroom Caretaker Unit • Outdoor Riding Arena 50 X 100 • Large, Heated Equipment Barn 52 X 84 • Spacious Parking Area for Cars, Trailers & RVs Hidden From Direct View • Over 30 Miles of Cut Trails for Horseback Riding, ATVing, Biking & Hiking • Private Hunting (Elk, Deer, Bear, Wild Turkey, Blue Grouse, Ducks & Geese • 1,700 Acre BLM Lease Adjacent to Property with Access to White River National Forest • Wood Rail & Wire Fencing LAND AMENITIES: • Hiking, ATV, Horseback Riding, Snowmobiling, Rock Climbing, Cross Country Skiing & Snowshoeing • Extensive Water Rights • All Utilities Underground • Numerous Ponds, Streams & Natural Springs • Panoramic Mountain & Valley Views, Including High Mountain Peaks, Flat Tops Wilderness & the Grand Hog Back • Large Aspen Groves, Pine Forests, Diverse Flora & Fauna • Private Hunting • The Property is Home to Diverse Wildlife Including: Elk, Deer, Fox, Eagles, Red Tail Hawks, Osprey, Lynx, Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep, Owls, Belted Fisher King, Steller Jays, Mountain Lion, Wild Turkey, Grouse, Bear & Coyote LOCATION: Saddle Ridge Ranch is approximately 5.7 miles southwest of Glenwood Springs, just off of I-70 at South Canyon exit 111. Nestled in a picturesque mountainous valley, Glenwood Springs sits on the western slope of Colorado and serves as a central hub to Aspen and its four ski mountains (40 minutes south), Vail and Beaver Creek (45 minutes east) and Grand Junction (90 minutes west). The area boasts 14 golf courses. The seat of Garfield County, Glenwood Springs is a bustling town and the home to the 9th Judicial District Court, the Three Rivers Library Service System and the newly renovated Valley View Hospital. The Spring Valley campus of Colorado Mountain College is just minutes away. One of Glenwood Springs’ most popular attractions sits at the confluence of the Roaring Fork and the Colorado rivers; the historic hot springs swimming pool. The local ski area, Sunlight Mountain Resort, caters to skiers of all abilities, as do raft guides who ply their trade along the Colorado River all summer long. A ride up to the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park on the Iron Mountain Tram offers visitors an unsurpassed view of Glenwood Springs and its surroundings. Glenwood Springs area offers countless activities in any season. ZONING: Agricultural uses have historically included cattle raising and equestrian operations as well as hunting and outfitting during the spring, summer and fall. WATER RIGHTS: Saddle Ridge Ranch enjoys extensive water rights. A detailed accounting of water holdings is available upon request. MINERAL RIGHTS: The Saddle Ridge Ranch property currently owns 100% of all oil and gas rights, a minimum of 50% of the coal rights (shared with the U.S. Government) and 100% of other mineral rights.