The building site is situated on a high knoll with spectacular views of the scenic mountain meadows located below. The land is approximately 50% tree covered with large stands of mature Ponderosa Pine, Douglas Fir and aspen surrounded by lush meadows. Elevations range from over 9380 feet at the building site, down to 9100 feet in the lush valley bottom. It has direct access into thousands of acres of BLM lands with additional trails.

The private access is behind a locked gate and has a shared roadway with 3 other parcels. There are recorded covenants providing limited restrictions to protect the scenic nature of the ranch. The wildlife is fantastic with herds of elk, mule deer and loads of turkey. This parcel also provides access to Barnard Creek for great trout fishing. The land is located in Game Management Unit 581, which allows for over the counter elk tags for multiple seasons. The 2023 real estate taxes were $17.80 as a result of the agricultural status and grazing lease on the property.

WAPITI VALLEY RANCH LOT 1 - CRIPPLE CREEK, COLORADO

Wapiti Valley Ranch is framed by inspiring and scenic rock formations towering above the hillsides. This ranch is comprised of 4 separate land parcels, ranging in size from 36 acres up to 175 acres. The ranch has a private road that provides each Lot Owner walking or pedestrian access into the thousands of acres of adjacent BLM lands. Covenants are in place to protect the scenic beauty of the ranch which allows no more than 5 total parcels on the entire 360 acres. Wapiti Valley Ranch Lot 1 is nearly fully developed for your immediate building plans. The driveway accesses a spectacular building site overlooking the meadow below and 360 degree panoramic views of the numerous mountain ranges. There is a drilled well with pump producing 1.18 GPM, and underground power with a transformer is already installed. There is an over sized custom built storage shed providing ample storage. This property is ready for you log home or cabin. At 9300 feet elevation, enjoy year around comfort with the low humidity in this comfortable semi-arid climate. You can enjoy an average of 247 days of sunshine per year with average July high temperatures around 86 degrees, and January high temperatures averaging in the mid- 30's. With only 103 days of precipitation,10.24 inches of average annual rainfall, and 58 inches of annual snowfall, this area will provide you with comfortable year- round living. The property is easily accessible all year long.

LOCATION - 1 HOUR FROM COLORADO SPRINGS

Wapiti Valley Ranch is conveniently located just 1 hour west of Colorado Springs and just 24 miles from Woodland Park. This property is only 5 miles from the historic town of Cripple Creek, with essential amenities you might need including an urgent care, grocery store and restaurants. This property is 2.5 hours from Denver International Airport and a little over an hour from Colorado Springs Airport.

RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Ideal for year-round outdoor activities, nearby Pike National Forest offers trophy mule deer and elk hunting, hiking, horseback riding, ATV-ing, dirt biking and more. Nearby recreation venues include Wrights Reservoir and Eleven Mile Reservoir for family fishing and kayaking. Florissant Fossil Beds is less than 10 miles away for hiking and exploring. Located just 83 miles away is world renowned, Breckenridge Ski Resort. In summary, this area provides unlimited recreational opportunities.

VIDEO AND MAP

The video( coming soon) was taken of the Parcel 1 and the surrounding 324 areas to provide a representation of the property and surroundings. The video is a representation of Wapiti Valley Ranch and the scenic canyons in the BLM which you have access to. The map is a a representation of approximate property lines based on Teller County GIS mapping.