HUGE CONSERVATION VALUE! Canyon Rim Ranch, best described after its 1,750+- acres positioning along the impressive rim of the Black Canyon National Park, just 15 minutes outside Montrose, and an hour from Ouray and Telluride.LandWith year-round paved access and a picturesque Colorado landscape it is hard to argue the uniqueness this ranch possesses. The ranch shares its' Eastern border with the Black Canyon National Park for approximately 4 miles along the rim of the canyon where the views are nothing short of breathtaking. ImprovementsSituated amongst the aspens, the main lodge and 2 guest cabins are rustic and have hosted many hunters and visitors over the years. Totaling 6 bedrooms between the 3 structures, there are plenty of bed to fill. The 2,819 SF lodge offers a full kitchen and large outdoor deck. An improved spring feeds the lodge in addition to seven improved wildlife ponds throughout the property. Additional large home building sites sit at the entrance to the ranch and overlooking the expansive canyon and National Park. There is significant development and or conservation value here, future owns can enjoy the ranch knowing it is a quality value investment with multiple exit strategies. RecreationCanyon Rim Ranch is a productive hunting ranch for big game, notably elk and deer. The ranch is fortunate enough to have incredible elk habitat and is located in GMU 64; a highly populated elk and deer unit. Landowner tags are available for mule deer with over the counter elk tags! Habitat on the ranch ranges from low elevation cedars, all the way to high aspen pockets/pine ridges, and everything in between allowing wildlife to thrive! Seven wildlife ponds have been strategically created to attract and hold wildlife. In addition to the great elk hunting and mule deer and bear are very prevalent among the oaks and aspen groves. Region & ClimateBordering the ranch for approximately 4 miles, the Black Canyon National Park spreads over 14 miles of spectacular canyon shaped by the Gunnison River. Some of the best fishing, camping, picturesque hiking trails, and rock climbing can be found within the canyon. With depth of 2700 ft, they’re only a few deeper canyons in the United States but none combine extreme depth, narrow openings and shear walls, hence the name Black Canyon. It’s rugged, steep, and wild. Fishing the Gunnison River within the Black canyon is designated as gold medal water trout fishing, renowned for its very large rainbows in addition to a healthy population of browns. The lower Gunnison has an epic salmon fly hatch making for unforgettable fly fishing days and is only 5 miles from the ranch entrance. LocationIn addition to bordering the South Rim entrance to the National Park, the ranch is located just 15 miles from the town of Montrose Colorado, and 1 hour to Grand Junction Colorado. Montrose offers a nice regional airport, plenty of outdoor activities and some good restaurants! The ranch is located off East Portal Road which is the main entrance to the National Park, this road is thoroughly maintained year round. Elevations on the ranch range from 8000ft to 8800ft above sea level. With a good trail system it is easy to get around and enjoy the ranch. To top it all off the landscape and views here are unmatchable, and are truly breathtaking.