PROPERTY DESCRIPTION

162-Acre Walsenburg Ranch with Key Amenities

Discover the perfect blend of privacy and convenience with this stunning 162-acre property located just minutes from Gardner, Colorado. This expansive parcel offers breathtaking, unobstructed views of the Spanish Peaks, the surrounding Sangre de Cristo Mountain Range, and the Wet Mountains, providing a dramatic backyard for your new ranch or recreational retreat.

LAND

This unique property borders over 7,200 acres of BLM on three sides.  That BLM abuts hundreds of thousands of acres of National Forest, including the Greenhorn Mountain Wilderness Area.  The property's topography is gently sloping, with an average elevation of 7,000 ft.  Located at the southern end of the Wet Mountains, Red Canyon Retreat is the perfect home base to explore a variety of terrain and ecosystems.

Red Canyon Retreat features a classic Southern Colorado transition landscape where grasslands gradually give way to open forest. Vegetation is dominated by native short- and mid-grass prairie species, including blue grama, buffalo grass, western wheatgrass, and needle-and-thread, interspersed with sagebrush, rabbitbrush, and yucca. More importantly, this ranch has a complementary mix of piñon pine, juniper, gamble oak, and cottonwood trees.

This ecosystem creates a welcoming, year-round, environment for livestock and wildlife alike.  Red Canyon Retreat is fully fenced and is the perfect place to graze livestock, ride horses, or lease for grazing rights.   

All 162 acres are zoned Agricultural and free from any restrictions associated with Conservation Easements, HOAs, or By-Laws.

IMPROVEMENTS

The property is ready for the discerning owner with essential improvements already in place. A newly built, spacious, functional building provides excellent storage for vehicles, equipment, or an extensive workshop. This large barn offers over 1,500 sq ft of flexible space that can be finished to suit. The metal roof and siding provide a maintenance-free exterior with large overhangs to protect both exterior entryways from the elements. Combine that with stubbed-in living quarters, bathroom, and vast loft-style storage, and this brand-new building is the perfect place to start your long-term enjoyment of this amazing property!

Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the impressive, long-range gun range, which offers a private, secluded area for rifle practice. This range has five engineered targets, ranging from 100-500 yards.  

With over 160 acres to explore, this property offers unparalleled tranquility and is an ideal home base for enjoying southern Colorado's vast terrain and ecosystems. Whether you are looking for a private getaway, a working ranch, or a recreational haven, this land has the space and the amenities to make your vision a reality.

RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Red Canyon Retreat is the perfect home base for the hunter, hiker, and outdoor enthusiast alike!  The Walsenburg and Gardner area offers outstanding access to Southern Colorado's most diverse recreational resources, blending river valleys, mountain terrain, and expansive public lands. Fishing opportunities abound on the Cucharas River, Apishapa River, and nearby Lathrop State Park, home to Martin Lake and Horseshoe Lake, which offer year-round fishing for trout, bass, walleye, and catfish. Big-game hunting for elk, mule deer, plains whitetail deer, and turkey is prevalent throughout surrounding Game Management Units, with extensive access to San Isabel National Forest and the Spanish Peaks Wilderness providing thousands of acres of prime habitat. Outdoor recreation continues year-round with hiking, horseback riding, and OHV trails in the Wet Mountains, Spanish Peaks, and along the Highway of Legends Scenic Byway. Winter sports are easily accessible, with downhill skiing and snowboarding at Cuchara Mountain Park, Monarch Mountain (approximately 1.5 hours), and Wolf Creek Ski Area within a reasonable drive, making the Walsenburg/Gardner area a true four-season recreation hub.

For the hunter, this property is enrolled in the Colorado Landowner Preference Program and qualifies for big game landowner tags.  Depending on the species, these tags are valid in multiple surrounding hunting units, significantly increasing your chances of success!

REGION

This area of Southern Colorado is known for its rich history and slower pace of life. The foothills and plains west of the Wet Mountains are steeped in Colorado history, shaped by Native American heritage, early Spanish exploration, and the later influence of ranching, mining, and frontier settlement. Nearby historic towns, old homesteads, and cattle operations reflect the area's long-standing agricultural roots, while remnants of railroads and early trade routes hint at its role in regional commerce. Local attractions include scenic byways, historic downtown districts, small museums, and community events that celebrate Western culture, along with easy access to public lands that preserve both the landscape and the stories tied to it.  For countless restaurants, shops, and amenities, the metro hubs of Pueblo, Colorado Springs, and Denver are 1 hour, 1:45 hours, and 2:45 hours away, respectively.

In summary, this is the perfect, affordable property to make your Colorado recreational retreat.  Call Mike Callan for your private showing: 970-406-8335

*No drive-by looking, showings, or unauthorized access to the property allowed.  All showings require at least 48 hours' notice and approval from the listing broker.  Violators will be prosecuted!

The information provided here is gathered by the broker from sellers, owners, or various sources. While deemed reliable, neither the broker nor the owners offer any guarantee, warranty,or representation regarding the accuracy of the data or descriptions. Prospective purchasers should independently investigate and verify the correctness and accuracy of all statements. All map boundaries are for visual aids only and should be verified by legal description and survey.