Lewistown, MT 59457(Fergus County)

Central Montana has a wide variety of outdoor activities and this property is situated amongst some of the main attractions. Lewistown boast Big Spring Creek the Missouri River and Judith Rivers. Crystal Lake, Ackley Lake, Petrolia Lake, and the world renowned Fort Peck Reservoir is nearby in addition to Warm Spring Creek. Besides the water sources there are five area moun-tain ranges that provide a variety of hunting and other forms of recreation. Central Montana has some of the highest quality agricultural land with reliable production of hay, small grains, and cattle. More specifically, Lewistown (Pop. of 6,500) is in the Center of Montana surrounded by five area mountain ranges. Lewistown is 130 miles from Billings and 105 miles from Great Falls, both have service for major airlines. Lewistowns airport has a paved 6,100 foot runway that handles most private jets. Lewistown has been in national magazines and journals as one of the best places in America to live and hunt and fish.

Big Snowy Mountains:

The Big Snowy Mountains are just south of Lewistown that include 106,776 acres of Lewis and Clark National Forest. The most widely used access are from the following three roads: Red Hill Road, Cottonwood Creek Road, and Crystal Lake Road. The Big Snowy Mountain area is desig-nated as a federal wilderness study area, leaving the area nearly untouched. The mountains are an excellent spot for exploring, hiking, or hunting within minutes from the ranch.

Climate:

Fortunately, this property lies within a climate zone that has over 26 inches of precipitation yearly and a 100 day growing season. Climate reports indicate that this area receives about 60 inches of snowy during the winter months. This property experiences the best of all four sea-sons Montana has to offer.

Equestrian:

For equestrian enthusiasts the Red Hill Meadows has great amenities, with a diverse topogra-phy and trails though the property it makes for a great place to ride. The Snowy Mountain Na-tional Forest trail acres is miles from the ranch and has miles of trails. Numerous other pub-lic acres are available in the area as well.

Ranch Size:

This ranch contains 60 deeded acres tucked away in a private setting below Middle Bench along North Fork Flat Willow Creek. Privacy is ensured being located at the end of the road. With heavily timbered scenery and open meadows with running water wildlife are active thriv-ing in numbers.

Water:

Water includes North Fork Flat Willow Creek which starts in the Big Snowy Mountains and flows throughout the north portion of the ranch. A well developed spring supplies water for the improvements and lawn with excellent pressure, springs are not uncommon in these mountains.

Wildlife:

The area is home to one of Montanas more prevalent elk herds, along with elk all walks of mountains wildlife inhabit and frequent the property and area. The property is located in the 411 Hunting District, a draw is necessary for an Elk tag but Deer hunting requires a general tag. Other wildlife that inhabit the area are Whitetail Deer, Mule Deer, Bear, Lion, Bobcat, Turkey, and many more. Additionally the ranch borders over 3,000 private acres that could be leased for hunting, fishing and recreation.

Improvements:

Recently used as a venue for weddings, family reunions, and vacations. The ranch includes a one of a kind set of improvements. With a mix of new construction and older log cabins. All the buildings have been updated and are in great shape. The buildings include: two cabins with kitchen and bathrooms, sleeper cabin, bunk house with four separate rooms along with laundry and storage room, timber frame pavilion large enough for 120 guests, three sid-ed storage building, and barn with corrals for horses. All together the building on the property have the potential to sleep 16 or more guests, please see attached Department Revenue Infor-mation for more details.

Comments:

The Red Hill Meadows caters to the outdoorsman in all of us. The pristine valley views and mountain setting give this 60 deeded acres a diverse appeal. Whether you desire to go Horse Back Riding, Hunting, Fishing or just Relax this property has something for you. Overall Red Hill Meadows has unlimited ways to enjoy Central Montana.

Price: $1,200,000