Red Hill Ranch

Ranch Description

The incredible Red Hill Ranch is a unique opportunity to own a 1000 acre legacy ranch rarely for sale on the eastern slope of the Little Belt Mountains. It is perched high along the prominent cliffs of Red Hill bordering 640 acres of land locked State Land and has a easement in process for access to an additional 9000+ acres of landlocked State Land. You will experience ultimate seclusion and privacy as you gaze over the vast landscapes surrounding this beautiful ranch. Elk, mule deer, antelope and other wildlife can be found roaming the ranches timber and vast grassy range land. Cattle currently graze the ranch during the summer and water in the springs or stock tank filled by a solar powered well. Whether you are looking for a place to build your dream get away, wanting a lifetime of adventurous recreational experiences, riding a horse over a seemingly endless landscape or the hunt of a lifetime year after year, Red Hill Ranch is not to be missed.Recreational Opportunities and Amenities The ranch provides significant opportunities for reacreation within its boundaries and the easily accessible public lands ajoining or close by. We recommend viewing the property map to truly grasp its scope. Hunting, horseback riding, ATV riding, sightseeing, backcountry camping, hiking, and snowmobiling, are just some of the activities to be enjoyed on the ranch. Less than a few miles away are the Lewis and Clark National Forest and Judith River Wildlife Management Area, both offer a continuation of the recreational opportunities the property provides as well as access to fishing on the Judith River. With a little luck, a friendly neighbor may let you search their claim for a famous Yogo Sapphire in nearby Yogo Gulch. These sapphires are world famous for their deep blue color and are highly sought. The property is also a short day trip from the famed Missouri Breaks and the many island mountain ranges of Central Montana. Enjoy good food and drinks at the Blue Nugget Bar located conveniently at the base of Red Hill or the Oxen Yoke Inn in nearby Utica. Lewistown, Montana's central hub, is a 45 minute drive to the east, and offers most basic amenties such as groceries, basic healthcare, supplies, restaurants, and a private airport. Billings, Bozeman, and Great Falls are all within a 2 1/2 hour drive from the ranch and provide extended amenities and commercial airports.Wildlife and Hunting Resources Red Hill Ranch provides a diverse habitat for mule deer, elk, antelope and more. Trophy mule deer in excess of 160 have been viewed on the ranch and a nice 5x6 bull elk was harvested on the property in the fall of 2020. The ranch provides a great landscape for hunters of all skill levels and abilities. Those looking to challenge themselves will enjoy access on foot or horse back through the almost 10,000 acres of state lands, landlocked from the general public and used by only a few neighboring property owners. Most areas of the property it self are easily accessed via ATV on the other hand. The vastness of the property makes the perfect setting for spot and stalk glassing or one can slowy still hunt through the timbered hillsides. Hunting on the ranch is a great experience no matter your preference.Water Resources The ranch has two solid water sources to provide for cattle and wildlife. The south east corner has a solar powered well that fills a stock tank anda stock tank a small spring stream runs through the property on the west end. A dam has been built to make a small reservoir to ensure a continual water source even during dry seasons. A fair sized year round stream also flows through the state land to the south attracting wildlife to the area.Landscape The ranch has a very diverse landscape. From the north, the property rises from the wide Judith River valley and starts at the base of a steep north facing hill, aptly named Red Hill from the red hued cliff that dominates the scenery. The north face of this hill is covered by douglas fir and white pine forests. Upon cresting Red Hill, the property opens into a vast high prairie defined by large rolling ridges and deep valleys covered in natural grasses and spring time wildflowers. From its pinnacle 6 mountain ranges scattered amongst the prairies of Central Montana are in view. This area of the ranch feels formidably vast and remote, which is truly awe-inspiring. The pattern of sharp north facing escarpments followed by large rolling south facing prairies continues through the ajoining state land to the south and west until the Little Belt Mountains arise from the landscape. The property encompasses a truly unique landscape seldom found in other areas of Montana.