TBD County Road 1 , Cripple Creek, CO 80813(Teller County)

KBO Ranch is one of the most desirable and inspiring ranches remaining along the Front Range. The owners are now offering 50 spectacular acres from the 360 acre KBO Ranch. This 50 acre ranch offers the utmost in privacy and seclusion while providing some of the best big game hunting within 50 miles of Colorado Springs. Access to the ranch is via a private ranch road with this ranch being at the end of the road. The views from this ranch are some of the most encompassing views in the entire area. You have an eye level view of Pikes Peak and Mount Pisgah. To the south and west, you have spectacular views of the Sangre De Cristo Mountains, The Collegiate Peaks, and the Continental Divide.

Recreational land description

The land is approximately 90% tree covered with large stands of mature Ponderosa Pine, Douglas Fir and aspen surrounded by lush meadows and oak covered hillsides and plateaus. Elevations range from 9500 feet at the high bluff site, down to 8960 feet in the secluded valley bottom. There are 2 small springs which provides a nice watering spot for the ample wildlife. The current owners have limited the use of this property to hunting only with limited ATV riding. The diverse habitat along with the spring provide excellent wildlife habitat and this ranch is known for its trophy big game hunting. Large herds of elk and mule deer roam the property along with bears, turkey, and mountain lions. There are no improvements on the ranch with the exception of an old settlers type cabin which has been left in its original condition. The east end of the ranch has some old existing trails which provide access to some spectacular building sites. There are walking and ATV trails which provide close access to both of the springs which are located near the west end of the parcel.

Location - 1 hour from Colorado Springs

KBO Ranch is conveniently located approximately 42 miles from Colorado Springs and less than 2 hours from the south Denver Metro area. This area is one of the more desirable locations along the Front Range of Colorado with thousands of acres of BLM and National Forest lands nearby providing numerous recreational activities. Eleven Mile Reservoir and Spinney Reservoir are within 30 minutes of the ranch and offer some of the finest fishing in Colorado. The ranch is only 6 miles from the scenic and historic town of Cripple Creek which has grocery shopping and a new medical clinic. World class skiing is just over an hour away in scenic Breckenridge. Located only 60 minutes from the Colorado Springs Airport allows for quick access to the ranch for those flying into the area.

Recreational Opportunities

The recreational opportunities at KBO Ranch are significant. Within the ranch boundaries roam large numbers of mule deer and elk with many of them being in the trophy category. The diversity of habitat provides both great cover and excellent food and water sources to maintain an excellent private hunting ranch. There are also black bear, mountain lion, turkey and grouse on the ranch. In the summer and fall you can hike, bike, horseback, ATV or four wheel drive within the ranch or in the nearby Pike National Forest and BLM. The Pike National Forest is comprised of over 1.1 million acres providing unlimited recreation.

Mineral Rights Available

KBO Ranch does not own any water rights. Colorado law does allow an owner to drill a well on parcels greater than 35 acres in size. All mineral rights are owned by KBO Ranch and will be conveyed with the property.

Agricultural Zoning and Grazing Lease

The current zoning of the property is agricultural and there is an existing grazing lease for cattle with a local rancher. This lease can be terminated with a written notice to rancher. The 2020 taxes were $40.

Hunting Ranch

KBO Ranch is one of the best and last remaining opportunities to own a large residential and hunting parcel along the Front Range of Colorado. The ranch's unique and desirable location provides a Buyer with some great options. You can retain it as one of the best hunting and recreational ranches in the area or expand to a multiple cabin site property.