Echo Mountain Ranch
Echo Mountain Ranch is located where the historic town of Boxelder once thrived. This 6100+/- ranch is 45 minutes from Casper, Wyoming south of Glenrock, Wyoming. Ranging from lush meadows to mountain peaks, this ranch has it all!
This property falls in an opportunity zone...great for an investor!
Land
As you enter the ranch, rolling meadows bisected by year around streams open to sub-irrigated valleys leading into the dark timber. Resident beavers control the water as it flows from the mountains creating dozens of ponds and excellent habitat for wildlife. The sod base is lush and thick allowing for excellent animal growth, both domestic and wild. Large rock outcropping line the canyon walls creating a very picturesque landscape. Historic cabins throughout the property have been remodeled to maintain the character of the past while providing shelter. Several fishing ponds are scattered...
As you enter the ranch, rolling meadows bisected by year around streams open to sub-irrigated valleys leading into the dark timber. Resident beavers control the water as it flows from the mountains creating dozens of ponds and excellent habitat for wildlife. The sod base is lush and thick allowing for excellent animal growth, both domestic and wild. Large rock outcropping line the canyon walls creating a very picturesque landscape. Historic cabins throughout the property have been remodeled to maintain the character of the past while providing shelter. Several fishing ponds are scattered throughout the ranch which are also frequented by waterfowl.
All of the hay meadows have been over-seeded and leveled to produce a more consistent stand of grass. Alfalfa food plots are located in the transition zones to help pinpoint Elk activity. Two track roads are maintained to make traversing the 6100 acres easy, whether in a side by side or vehicle.
Echo Mountain Ranch is very well watered. Irrigated ditches run late into fall and the main streams flow year around. Each valley has a tributary which catches spring runoff. Dozens of ponds and manmade reservoirs are scattered throughout the entire ranch providing waterholes and habitat.
Improvements
Three homes just off the county road offer abundant living space. One is newly remodeled and updated and a second is in process now. Additional living quarters for a ranch hand is tied into one of the buildings. A historic barn has been restored as well as the horse stalls and riding arena. New metal buildings have been built to provide heated storage for all the equipment. The corrals and fencing have all been updated and are continually being improved. A private solar system has been installed and it has reduced the monthly cost of electricity drastically.
Vintage cabins have been restored to offer accommodations for one seeking to take in the outdoors and wildlife from the viewpoint of the time of the Pony Express.
Recreation
The recreational opportunities on this ranch are endless. Whether you like the outdoors or are an avid trophy hunter, you will not be disappointed. The elk herd on the property thrives, producing some of the largest bulls found in Wyoming. Restrictions set by Game and Fish to manage the herd has produced abundant 66 bulls. The pictures and videos do not do it justice!
Upland birds and mountain grouse are plentiful as the ecosystems created by the beaver ponds provide food, water and cover to support successful hatches each year. Wild turkeys can be heard in every valley in between the elk bugles.
Antelope thrive on the plateau flats while finding shelter near the aspen groves. Quality mule deer and whitetail deer can be seen frequently and the herds seem to grow larger each year.
One wanting to take advantage of the migration, the waterfowl hunting is excellent.
Agriculture
The hay meadows are being constantly improved through grading, leveling and seeding. The growth rate on the cattle is a testament of proof. If ones focus was on cattle, capacity would be one of the best in the area. Currently the mountain is left to stand to ensure ample food for the resident elk herd.
Location
Echo Mountain Ranch is approximately a 45 minute drive to Casper, Wyoming. Glenrock is less than 20 minutes away.
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About Bill Vacek
Bill Vacek is a licensed Broker in Wyoming and also licensed in Nebraska, and a partner at Hayden Outdoors. As a four-time BIG 8 track and field multi-event champion at the University of Nebraska, Bill has the determination and dedication to go the extra mile for his clients. His passion for the outdoors led him to the Hayden Outdoors Team, but growing up in the country brought him to move to the cowboy state. He has been involved in recreational property development from designing log homes to raising game birds. This knowledge and experience is a priceless asset in recreational real estate. Bill won the 2008 national customer service excellence award from Cabelas Trophy Properties at the convention in Reno. Hunting has been part of Bills spirit from since he was strong enough to hold a gun. He is an avid bow hunter by heart, pursuing the elusive whitetail buck. He also enjoys hunting upland game birds and waterfowl with his Drahthaar, Elka. When time permits, Bill ventures to Mexico to fish the Sea of Cortez off the coast of San Carlos. There he enjoys time with his parents in pursuit of marlin and sailfish. Whether you are looking for a western ranch, needing advice on deer stand placement or trying to place a recreation property with a new owner, Bill will use his experience and contacts to get the job done.