The 415+/- acre Smith Ridge Ranch is conveniently located just south of Hayden off of paved roads and within Water Trough Gulch. Seasonal drainages, two decreed springs, and ditch rights provide quality water sources to the property. Combined with a diverse mix of meadow, rolling brush covered hills, managed upland pastures, and unique rim-rock outcroppings, the ranch is both prime wildlife habitat and agricultural property. The terrain provides a relatively mild climate with ample water, feed, and diverse cover. Elk, mule deer, bear, mountain lion, eagles, hawks, cranes, and many other species utilize the ranch. Elk hunting is historically productive, with a previous hunting lease generating significant revenue. Portions of the property have been hayed with seasonal grazing being the most frequent agricultural use. The property offers great options for residential use, and power is acce...
The 415+/- acre Smith Ridge Ranch is conveniently located just south of Hayden off of paved roads and within Water Trough Gulch. Seasonal drainages, two decreed springs, and ditch rights provide quality water sources to the property. Combined with a diverse mix of meadow, rolling brush covered hills, managed upland pastures, and unique rim-rock outcroppings, the ranch is both prime wildlife habitat and agricultural property. The terrain provides a relatively mild climate with ample water, feed, and diverse cover. Elk, mule deer, bear, mountain lion, eagles, hawks, cranes, and many other species utilize the ranch. Elk hunting is historically productive, with a previous hunting lease generating significant revenue. Portions of the property have been hayed with seasonal grazing being the most frequent agricultural use. The property offers great options for residential use, and power is accessible from CR 53 for ease of building.
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Research Parcel InformationFrom Steamboat, take Highway 40 west. Go left on S. Poplar St (like you are headed to the Routt County Fair Grounds). Stay headed south as Poplar becomes County Rd. 53, staying right and following signs to continue on County Rd. 53. Property is on the left (east side) about 8 miles south of Hayden on CR 53; Gate on the east side of CR 53 just before the pavement turns to dirt road.