Hidden Lakes Ranch

Farm Description

Surrounded by mature forest and the unspoiled sounds of nature on truly one of the most unique and magnificent properties in the west, you will find Hidden Lakes Ranch. The Hidden Lakes Ranch consist of 3 private lakes providing the ranch with nearly 50 acres of private lakes. Each lake is stocked and loaded with 20 to 30 rainbows. The lakes are completely private surrounded by pine and aspen covered forest in a majestic setting, There are 3 year around creeks on the property running in length of 5 miles +/-. The ranch occupies the headwaters of both Johnson and Moore Creeks which are tributaries to Northeast Creek. There are 21 adjudicated springs on the property and several of these have nice ponds that could also hold fish. There are 200 +/- acres of high mountain irrigated pasture providing for lush feed for both wildlife and livestock. Hunting The ranch is located in Colorado GMU 40. The ranch qualifies and receives vouchers for both mule deer and elk on an annual basis. There have been multiple 350 bulls taken on the ranch with the largest over 380. The mule deer are prevalent in the area and have excellent trophy genetics with 180 inch deer being harvested multiple times. The turkey hunting is incredible.multiple gobblers have been taken on this ranch. This is a trophy hunting ranch for multiple species, Water Rights The ranch has an abundance of excellent water rights consisting of 483 +/- acre feet of reservoirs rights and 6.8 CFS of ditch rights. There are 21 adjudicated springs giving the ranch another 6.9 CFS of water rights via the springs. With the growing population of the Western Slope these water rights will continue to increase in value and in demand as the population continues to soar, Location The ranch is located in the Glade Park/ Pinion Mesa area which is part of the Uncompahgre Plateau. The ranch is located within 1 hour of the Grand Junction regional airport, shopping and fine dining. The ranch's southern boundary is bordered by over 7000 acres of the Grand Mesa National Forest. Hidden Lakes Ranch represents qualities that very few ranches can match. This ranch is encumbrance free from Conservation Easements which is pretty rare in this area and allows the owners of this amazing property to dictate their own future. The Hidden Lakes Ranch offers 3 private lakes, 5 miles +/- of creeks, 21 adjudicated springs, ditch rights, reservoir rights, world class hunting and your own private fishing, You will find paradise on the Hidden Lakes Ranch,