25955 Road 40 , Dolores, CO 81323(Montezuma County)

With 1.7 miles of private fly fishing along the Upper Dolores River, Stoner Ranch boasts some of the most sought after angling waters in Southwest Colorado. In addition to private fly fishing, the land encompasses 3 private ski trails ideal for backcountry skiing in untouched powder. There are lush pastures devoted to grazing cattle, with a nice blend of outdoor recreation and a working ranch. During the down times when youre not skiing, fishing, or hiking, there is a lot to soak in like colorful sunsets over the grazing pastures, the full moon shining on the lazy Upper Dolores River, breathtaking stars that unfurl on clear nights, and an abundance of wildlife like herds of migrating elk and soaring eagles that call the ranch home. These are just a few examples of what greets guests at Stoner Ranch.

The river winds through the ranch, snaking down the Dolores River Valley, and the owners of Stoner have adamantly refrained from channelizing the waters. Instead, 25 vein arms have been installed throughout Stoners river, creating pools of water for the trout that distinguish the Dolores from other rivers in the region. Novices love the docile pools and advanced anglers gravitate towards the difficult and challenging spring-creek stretches. Either way, thanks to Stoners natural river enhancements, fishing the private water at Stoner Ranch rewards anglers with heavy-shouldered cutthroat, brown, and rainbow trout that grow up to 24 inches in length.

The lush slopes and fertile meadows and pastures have become home for large herds of elk who come down from the upper reaches of the National Forest to graze. The numbers and size are truly impressive and provide the opportunity of a life-time during the fall hunting season. In essence, the Stoner Ranch is the ultimate, year-round, natural playground!

Future Development/Conservation Easement Potential

While not priced or offered as a development project today, the ranch could be zoned to support 30+ home sites. The future potential provides an extraordinary investment exit opportunity as well as significant immediate tax and other financial benefits that could be realized from the donation of a conservation easement.