40 Acres of Prime Hunting & Mountain Land – Gunnison Highlands North

Description

40 Acres of Prime Hunting & Mountain Land - Gunnison Highlands North

Discover your own slice of Colorado paradise with this beautiful 40-acre parcel located in Gunnison Highlands North, just above Almont. This property offers an incredible opportunity to build your dream mountain home or create the ultimate hunting and recreational retreat in one of the region's most sought-after areas.

Easy access comes directly off County Road 743 with a cattle pen/corral and gated entrance leading to a well-established road that gradually climbs to the top of the ridge. With selective tree clearing, you'll open up stunning panoramic views of Fossil Ridge to the North/Northeast and the expansive Gunnison Valley stretching out to the South/Southwest.

Property Features:

• Approximately 60% border fenced for privacy and livestock control
• Roughly 10 acres fully fenced adjacent to the corral - ideal for horses, cattle, or other livestock
• Permitted well already drilled and ready to support livestock or your future home site
• Gently sloping terrain with a mix of trees and open areas, perfect for a high-elevation build site

This land sits in the heart of trophy GMU 55, home to abundant elk, mule deer, bear, grouse, and occasional mountain lion and moose sightings. Many of these animals call this property home. Hunting tags for elk, deer, and bear are frequently available, and thousands of acres of public land are just minutes away, giving you endless opportunities for world-class hunting.

Beyond hunting, the location is central to some of Colorado's best fishing waters, including the Gunnison River, Taylor River, Taylor Reservoir, and Blue Mesa Reservoir.

Just 50 minutes from Gunnison (home to a regional airport), this parcel offers the perfect balance of seclusion and accessibility. It's considered seasonal but reachable year-round with appropriate vehicles.

Bonus Opportunity: An additional adjacent 40-acre parcel with a 2,400+ sq ft home, detached garage/workshop, sauna/generator building, and other improvements is also available - perfect for a family compound or expanded ranch setup.

Whether you're looking for a private hunting camp, off-grid homesite, or equestrian property, this 40 acres delivers it all with room to grow. Don't miss this rare chance to own high-country land in a prime location with water, fencing, and views.

Schedule a showing today and experience the potential of this exceptional property for yourself!

**This 40 acre parcel is being subdivided off of the 80 acre parcel at this parcel ID.  Legal and taxes TBD upon completion of subdividing.  Seller will consider a discounted package price for any buyer that wants to buy the adjacent 40 acre parcel with home and outbuildings.

Directions:

From Gunnison, head north on hwy 135. Turn right on frontage road and then right again on Lost Canyon Road (County road 10). Merge right on to dirt county road 743 and past 12000 CR 743 about a half a mile.

Showing Instructions:

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