Elk Flats on Tomichi Creek

Colorado Gunnison & Saguache Counties - Gunnison

$5,720,000 Total Acres 440.00+/-

Deeded Acres 440.00+/-

Status Sold

Property Summary

PROPERTY SUMMARY

Discover the extraordinary Elk Flats on Tomichi Creek, a premier property nestled in the heart of the Gunnison Valley with 440 +/- deeded acres only 30 minutes east of Gunnison just a short distance downstream from Sargents near the headwaters of Tomichi Creek. This exceptional retreat offers a productive hay base and features 1.25 miles of both sides of Tomichi Creek, providing unparalleled access to lush meadows and scenic creek banks. The property has historically produced over 400 tons of mountain meadow grass hay.

Elk Flats boasts incredible views, making it the perfect location for a home site with convenient access to the highway. With no conservation easement, you have the freedom to develop the property as you see fit and the opportunity to take advantage of putting a conservation easement in place is immediate. The resident elk herd adds to the property's charm and offers unique wildlife viewing opportunities. The creek is also home to trout, making it a paradise for fishing enthusiasts. There are also opportunities for stream and fisheries enhancements.

Location

LOCATION

Elk Flats on Tomichi Creek is located in the Gunnison Valley, just 20 miles east of Gunnison, Colorado, along the banks of Tomichi Creek. It is surrounded by over 1.6 million acres of the Gunnison National Forest, BLM, and state land. The ranch is accessible year-round via Highway 50 and County Road 24. Private and commercial air service is available at the Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport (GUC), offering regular flights to Denver and seasonal flights to Houston and Dallas. The airport features a runway that is 9,400 feet long and 150 feet wide. Denver International Airport (DIA), a major hub for domestic and international flights, is only a four-hour drive (215 miles) from the ranch.

The mountain community of Gunnison is centered around ranching, tourism, and recreation. It offers a variety of restaurants, grocery stores, local shops, community services, and a hospital. Gunnison County has a population of approximately 17,000 people. Western Colorado University, a four-year public college, is located in Gunnison. Crested Butte, located just 45 minutes from the property, provides additional cultural, dining, and recreational options. Crested Butte Mountain Resort is renowned for its downhill skiing terrain, featuring 121 runs. Monarch Ski Area, a family-friendly resort with 54 runs, is located just ten miles east of the ranch on Monarch Pass, which crosses the Continental Divide. The Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Fossil Ridge Wilderness Area, and Curecanti National Recreation Area, home to three notable reservoirs – Blue Mesa, Morrow Point, and Crystal Reservoir – are all within a short drive from the ranch.

The ranch is in close proximity to the following towns:

Gunnison, Colorado (20 miles)
Crested Butte, Colorado (40 miles)
Montrose, Colorado (80 miles)
Aspen, Colorado (135 miles)
Vail, Colorado (150 miles)
Colorado Springs, Colorado (150 miles)
Grand Junction (170 miles)
Denver, Colorado (190 miles)
Durango, Colorado (235 miles)

Recreation

RECREATION

The ranch spans over 1.25 miles along both side of Tomichi Creek, which winds through the mountain hay meadows and hosts thriving populations of brown, rainbow and cutthroat trout. The ranch is located near the headwaters of Tomichi Creek and stays cooler with higher flows. This section of creek is ripe for stream enhancements and fisheries improvements. The additional fishing and live water recreation in the area is truly abundant with the Gunnison River, East River, Taylor River, and the gold-medal Arkansas River. There is no shortage of opportunities to catch quality trout. Blue Mesa Reservoir nearby is known for its Kokanee salmon population as well. The wildlife and big game populations on the property are diverse and immense. Moose, elk, mule deer, antelope and small game all thrive in the meadows and brush along the creek, which provide year-round protection and game habitat. The proximity to hiking, biking, fishing, horseback riding, and hunting on the adjacent public lands, as well as on the ranch, cannot compare.