Rimcrest on St Charles River

Farm Description

193 Acres On 1 Mile Of St. Charles River - Rim-Top Grain Silo Glamping With Epic Canyon Views.

Pueblo, CO 193 Deeded Acres Loft Silo Furnished Off-Grid Solar

Perched on the dramatic rim of a 100-Ft canyon, this 193-Acre riverfront ranch offers one full mile of both sides of the St. Charles River winding through a lush, grassed valley below. A charming converted grain silo has been glamped-up into a rustic livable space.

Land

193 contiguous deeded acres

1 mile of private St. Charles River frontage both banks with pinon, juniper, willows, and grassy meadows

100 ft of elevation change rim-top plateau 5,500 ft down to fertile river bottom 5,400 ft

Diverse terrain pi on-juniper ridges, hidden draws, and south-facing slopes

No HOA No conservation easement Improvements

Glamped-Up Grain silo- Charming and rustic grain silo converted to glamped-up space with indoor conveniences from the elements

Fully insulated, wood-finished interior

Partially furnished

20-ft covered front deck with Adirondack chairs and fire pit-Nice covered front deck perfect to overlook the beautiful canyon below where the St. Charles River meanders through the beautiful grassed river valley

Shaded ramada with picnic table, and Bbq

Gravel driveway and buildable homesites with 360 views

Recreation

Mule deer hunting - GMU 84 Trophy Unit

Landowner qualifies for Mule Deer, Elk, Pronghorn hunting licenses. Generally gets one of the three species but this is not guaranteed

Private river access for fishing or gold panning

Hiking, horseback, and ATV trails from your doorstep to the canyon bottom

Bortle 2 dark skies - Experience the amazing dark skies of this beautiful wild country

Agriculture

River bottom meadow - nice for a small cattle operation

Private Fishing.

Region & Climate

Location Overview

Rimcrest on The St Charles River is located just east of Pueblo, Colorado, in Pueblo County, on the eastern plains of the state. This semi-arid region is at about 5,200 feet elevation, influenced by the rain shadow of the Rocky Mountains to the west. It features abundant sunshine over 3,600 hours annually, low humidity, and a large diurnal temperature swing up to 40 F daily. Historical data is based on records from Pueblo Memorial Airport 1991-2020 normals, with some dating back to 1888.

Climate Classification and General Patterns

Semi-Arid Steppe Climate Dry overall, with low precipitation 12-18 inches/305-457 mm annually and moderate temperatures. About 75 of rain falls April-September via thunderstorms winters are dry and cold, with March as the snowiest month and April/May the wettest.

Variability Elevation creates microclimates-lower plains like this area get hotter summers and less snow than nearby foothills. Chinook winds can cause rapid winter warm-ups up to 70 F/21 C. The area is on the edge of Tornado Alley, prone to hail, high winds, and occasional floods from intense storms.

Trends Recent decades show increasing drought frequency, more extreme heat hot days now outnumber cold ones 3 1, and variable snowfall due to climate change.

Temperature Patterns

Pueblo's climate is continental, with hot summers and cold winters. More than half of summer days exceed 90 F 32 C. Average annual temperature ~53.5 F 11.9 C.

Month

Avg High F/ C

Avg Low F/ C

Record High F/ C

Record Low F/ C January

47 / 8

14 / -10

78 / 26 2020 -31 / -35 1951 February

51 / 11

18 / -8

79 / 26 2020 -20 / -29 various March

60 / 16

27 / -3

88 / 31 2017 -15 / -26 various April

68 / 20

35 / 2

94 / 34 various 10 / -12 various May

78 / 26

45 / 7

100 / 38 various 21 / -6 various June

89 / 32

55 / 13

108 / 42 various 32 / 0 various July

93 / 34

59 / 15

109 / 43 2003 48 / 9 various August

90 / 32

58 / 14

105 / 41 various 45 / 7 various September

83 / 28

49 / 9

102 / 39 various 26 / -3 various October

71 / 22

37 / 3

95 / 35 various 14 / -10 various November

58 / 14

24 / -4

82 / 28 various -5 / -21 various December

48 / 9

15 / -9

71 / 22 various -15 / -26 2022 Source Noaa 1991-2020 normals extremes from 1888-2023 records.

Precipitation and Snowfall Patterns

Annual precipitation averages ~13 inches 330 mm, mostly from convective thunderstorms June-August peak. Snowfall is light compared to the mountains, averaging ~32 inches 81 cm per year, concentrated November-March.

Month

Avg Precipitation in/mm

Rainy Days

Avg Snowfall in/cm January

0.3 / 8

3.5 / 9

February

0.4 / 10

4.0 / 10

March

0.9 / 23

4.5 / 11

April

1.5 / 38

2.0 / 5

May

1.8 / 46

0.5 / 1

June

1.5 / 38

0.0 / 0

July

1.9 / 48

0.0 / 0

August

1.7 / 43

0.0 / 0

September

1.1 / 28

0.5 / 1

October

0.7 / 18

1.5 / 4

November

0.5 / 13

2.5 / 6

December

0.4 / 10

3.0 / 8

Annual totals 13.2 in precip / 335 mm 32 in snow / 81 cm. July is wettest January driest.

Location

25 minutes to Pueblo Walmart, hospitals, airport 25 minutes to Rye school, caf, post office 25Minutes to Beulah Valley San Isabel Lake, dining