2900 N Highway 149

Description

Gold Medal River Ranch is the epitome of ranch life in the heart of the Rockies, defining quality trout fishing in an alpine setting. The ranch has been improved over the last four decades with the utmost care and limitless capability of a true sportsman. The ranch hosts over 3+ miles of live water, including roughly 1 mile of the fully enhanced world-famous Lake Fork of the Gunnison River. The master-planned fishery and improvements on the ranch host 12 custom-built trout lakes, supporting 20lb plus trout, unprecedented alpine views, and direct access to one of Colorado's top historic mountain towns, Lake City, Colorado.With its stunning natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, and welcoming community. The ranch and Lake City are situated under 5-14,000 ft peaks near the headwaters of the Lake Fork of the Gunnison River. Initially founded in the late1870s, this valley was Once a bustling hub for the area's hard rock minerals. Valley View Ranch and Lake City are a testament to the enduring spirit of the American West. This ranch has taken decades of commitment and passion for assembling the ranch's vast 2,003 acres of deeded footprint. It is today one of the largest deeded tracts of land in HinsdaleCounty, which is 97% publicly owned and Colorado's 5th largest county. The ranch's huge footprint is greatly enhanced with limitless access to protected public lands. The ranch is strategically seated between two wilderness areas, Big BlueWilderness and Powderhorn Wilderness Areas. The Big Blue Wilderness area starts at the ranch's west fence line. Its remote and scenic area encompasses 103,000 acres of rugged alpine terrain, including several peaks over 14,000 feet in elevation and numerous alpine lakes. The Powderhorn Wilderness area is the front yard to the Valley View Ranch with this rugged and remote wilderness, encompassing over 62,000 acres of high alpine terrain and numerous pristine alpine lakes.The area's rugged terrain and remote location provide a unique and challenging experience for those up to the task. The Powderhorn Wilderness area is a true treasure of the American West. The elk-filled hay meadows of the ranch sit at a comfortable 8,500 ft in elevation, with deeded ground rising to just under 10,000 ft. The ranch's rich community history was established as a valley dude ranch hosting untold families and hunters. The Dude ranch infrastructure provided guest cabins strategically located in the central portion of the ranch. With the same commitment that went into the habitat and fisheries, the owners committed to a dedicated effort to meticulously restore and protect the historic assets. Entertaining and hosting friends, family, and business has been the heart and soul of Valley View Ranch. While the ranch has 10 cabins, it needed a gathering place; the Cantina is just that, a remarkable structure providing the entertainment values rarely seen, from theArgentinian fireplace to the chef's kitchen accenting the great room's dining area, sitting room high ceilings and giant custom fireplace. Valley View also has a caretaker's cabin. The ranch has done an exceptional job of protecting history, coupled with significant new and useful enhancements useful to make this ranch a true one-of-a-kind. Location, Location, Location, live water, live water, live water, and improvements that are subtle but embody the American Mountain West. List of improvements: Owners House - 2 bed, 2 Bath Baker Cabin - 2 bed, 1 bath Miners Cabin - Studio, 1 bath Brookie Cabin -Studio, 1 bath Brads Cabin - 1 Bed, 1 Bath Little Bear Cabin - Studio, 1 bath Dots Cabin - 1 Bed, 1 bath The Wheelhouse(duplex) River Pavillion Shop Barn