County Road 124, Hesperus, CO 81326

Discover the historic May Day Gold Mine, a remarkable 154.29-acre property just 16 miles from Durango, Colorado, in the heart of the San Juan Mountains. Offering an exceptional combination of history, recreation, and natural beauty, this is a rare opportunity to own a property with the feel of a remote mountain retreat while remaining just minutes from the amenities of Durango.Power is available at the road, and several outstanding homesites provide the opportunity to build a mountain home or family retreat surrounded by panoramic views of the surrounding peaks. Approximately 0.4 miles of the La Plata River flows through the property, offering excellent trout fishing for rainbow, brown, and cutthroat trout and creating an outstanding setting for fly fishing right on your own land.The legendary May Day Mine, one of Colorado's historic gold producers, remains a defining feature of the property. Reclamation is now nearly complete, and while the historic mine portal will remain open, the new owner will not assume the burden of maintaining the mining permit, allowing them to enjoy the property's history without the responsibilities associated with an active mining operation.For sportsmen and outdoor enthusiasts, the property is located in Game Management Unit 74 and is frequented by elk, mule deer, and black bear. Bordering approximately 150,000 acres of the San Juan National Forest, it provides direct access to a largely inaccessible portion of public land, creating exceptional hunting, hiking, horseback riding, and exploration opportunities.A well-maintained two-track road system winds throughout the ranch, providing easy access to the historic mine, National Forest boundary, and scenic overlooks. Mature stands of aspen, ponderosa pine, spruce, cottonwood, and scrub oak create diverse habitat for wildlife while offering a beautiful mix of terrain and vegetation.Just minutes from Durango, Hesperus, Lake Nighthorse, Mesa Verde National Park, and Purgatory Resort, the property offers the rare ability to enjoy world-class recreation without sacrificing convenience.Whether your vision is a private mountain home, an unforgettable hunting and fishing property, or simply a place where future generations can gather and enjoy the outdoors, the May Day Gold Mine is a truly exceptional legacy ranch. With live water, outstanding trout fishing, excellent elk and mule deer hunting, breathtaking mountain views, National Forest access, and close proximity to Durango, this is the kind of property families hold for generations.Schedule your private showing to experience everything this one-of-a-kind Colorado property has to offer.