LOCATED IN WESTERN COLORADOBear Wallow Ranch is located seven and one-half miles west of Glenwood Springs and two and one-half miles north of Interstate 70, exit 109. At the confluence of the Colorado River and Roaring Fork River, Glenwood Springs (pop 9,600) is known for its rafting, kayaking and gold-medal fly fishing and is home to the world's largest natural Hot Springs Pool, the natural underground Vapor Caves at Yampah Spa, and the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park and Historic Fairy Caves. One hour from Aspen and a little more to Vail, Bear Wallow is located in a surprisingly secluded valley off of Canyon Creek and backs up to the White River National Forest. The ranch sits between 6,400 and 8,700 feet above sea level. The annual precipitation is approximately 21 inches of rain and 51 inches of snowfall. On average, there are 239 sunny days per year, with the growing season at the ranch beginning mid-May and ending mid-September. The average maximum Fahrenheit temperatures in July/August range from 85-88 degrees, and the average maximum temperatures for December/January range from 32-38 degrees. UNIQUE HISTORIC PROPERTYThe Bear Wallow Ranch is a unique historic property, rich in local lore. The ranch was owned at the turn-of-the-century by the Baxter Brothers, guiders and outfitters for Teddy Roosevelt's many hunting and fishing trips.In 1906, Dall DeWeese, former owner and water engineer, tunneled two 100 yard tunnels in the mountains to bring water to the ranch for irrigation. This was considered an engineering marvel for that era. The ranch was named, Bear Wallow on April 9, 1913 by J.C. Jessup, a former owner of the ranch and also the first man in Garfield County to own a car. In 1954, Buster Brown of Houston, Texas purchased the ranch where he raised Hereford cattle until he sold to CR Rittenberry in 1978. Rittenberry invested nearly $5.2 million dollars into the ranch facilities for personal recreation and a commercial cattle operation. The current owner purchased the ranch in 1989, as a private corporate retreat as well as to continue the ranching tradition. ACREAGE - DEEDED LAND - PUBLIC LANDSThe Bear Wallow Ranch consists of approximately 2600 +/- acres of deeded land. The lower portion of the ranch consists of beautiful productive hay meadows spreading out from the headquarters. Irrigated acres are estimated at 260 acres, subject to management practices the irrigated land can produce up to 400 tons of grass/alfalfa mix hay. The hay meadows rise out of the valley floor into the upper native grass pastures locally known as the "Arbor Heath"ÃfÆ'ââ,¬Å¡ÃfâEURšÃ,Â, while sage and oak brush cover the hillsides. The land grades upward in elevation to the north and northwest, transitioning into aspen and pine forests where the ranch borders the public land. Numerous springs are scattered throughout the ranch, providing water for livestock and wildlife. This diversity is a blessing for both livestock and wildlife. The varying terrain supplies an abundance of year round habitat and cover for the wildlife; a highly desirable aspect for big game such as elk, mule deer, bear and turkey. Well-maintained interior roads allow access to most of the ranch, perfect for ATV, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, and general ranch use. Roads also provide easy access onto The Flatops, part of the White River National Forest, a recreation melting pot with great hiking, hunting, camping, fishing, horseback riding, etc. A unique feature is the 40-acre in-holding that lies north of the main ranch. Accessed by a private road through BLM lands, the historic cabin has been moved from the public lands and refurbished.ELK AND BEAR HUNTINGWith roughly 235,000 acres, the Flat Tops is the second largest wilderness in Colorado. The Flat Tops takes after its namesake, with the occasional peak rising 1,000 feet above the high plateau. Encompassing parts of the Routt and White River National Forests of GMUs 12, 24, 25, 26, 33 and 34, the Flat Tops is
This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Zillow. This may be different from what's on other websites or public sources.
