Top of The Rock
Canon City, CO 81212
Fremont County, Colorado
Ranch Description
Top of the Rock is true to its name. This spacious 86 acre property is strategically located high above the rest and captures the best of Colorado. A long winding driveway leads to a magnificent building site on the very top of the mountain. Experience breathtaking views in all directions and breath in the crisp mountain air. Perfect spot for camping or your getaway cabin. The land has access from both the lower end and at the top allowing flexibility for future building sites and use of the property. Portions of the property are thickly wooded with ponderosa pines and create a haven for small and large game. Family property, camping, ATV use, hiking, cabin or mountain home are all opportunities on this property.
This scenic mountain land is less than 4 miles to paved State Hwy 9 and 15 minutes to the old mining town of Guffey, Colorado. It is very accessible from year-round and well built gravel roads and has a gated private entry. The land is easily accessible from the major Colorado cities without crossing mountain passes. Denver is 3 hrs - Colorado Springs and Pueblo are 90 minutes and Canon City is 40 minutes from the land.
The land is located in Game Management Unit 58 and is accessible during all seasons. With the use of 1,000'S of acres of nearby Blm, this property offers diverse hunting and recreational opportunities. This area of Colorado is known for producing trophy elk and mule deer. The property would be an ideal base camp for exploring hunting, hiking and other recreational opportunities. Head north 30 minutes towards Park County & Teller Counties and enjoy gold medal waters for fishing on the South Platte River. Head 30 minutes south and enjoy world class fly fishing and white water rafting or a visit to the famous Royal Gorge. Skiing at either Breckenridge or Monarch Mountain is an easy 90 minute drive from this land. The land does not currently have a well. A well could be drilled which would allow for in-house use, water livestock and irrigation of up to 1 acre of land. The property is zoned agricultural with annual property taxes of only .
