Echo Mountain Ranch

Ranch Description

Echo Mountain Ranch is located where the historic town of Boxelder once thrived. This 6100+/- ranch is 45 minutes from Casper, Wyoming south of Glenrock, Wyoming. Ranging from lust meadows to mountain peaks, this ranch has it all.

Land

As you enter the ranch, rolling meadows bisected by year around streams open to sub-irrigated valleys leading into the dark timber. Resident beavers control the water as it flows from the mountains creating dozens of ponds and excellent habitat for wildlife. The sod base is lush and thick allowing for excellent animal growth, both domestic and wild. Large rock outcropping line the canyon walls creating a very picturesque landscape. Historic cabins throughout the property have been remodeled to maintain the character of the past while providing shelter. Several fishing ponds are scattered throughout the ranch which are also frequented by waterfowl.

All of the hay meadows have been over-seeded and leveled to produce a more consistent stand of grass. Alfalfa food plots are located in the transition zones to help pinpoint Elk activity. Two track roads are maintained to make traversing the 6100 acres easy, whether in a side by side or vehicle.

Echo Mountain Ranch is very well watered. Irrigated ditches run late into fall and the main streams flow year around. Each valley has a tributary which catches spring runoff. Dozens of ponds and manmade reservoirs are scattered throughout the entire ranch providing waterholes and habitat.

Improvements

Three homes just off the county road offer abundant living space. One is newly remodeled and updated and a second is in process now. Additional living quarters for a ranch hand is tied into one of the buildings. A historic barn has been restored as well as the horse stalls and riding arena. New metal buildings have been built to provide heated storage for all the equipment. The corals and fencing have all been updated and are continually being improved. A private solar system has been installed and it has reduced the monthly cost of electricity drastically.

Vintage cabins have been restored to offer accommodations for one seeking to take in the outdoors and wildlife from the viewpoint of the time of the Pony Express.

Recreation

The recreational opportunities on this ranch are endless. Whether you like the outdoors or are an avid trophy hunter, you will not be disappointed. The elk herd on the property thrives, producing some of the largest bulls found in Wyoming. Restrictions set by Game and Fish to manage the herd has produced abundant 6 6 bulls. The pictures and videos do not do it justice.

Upland birds and mountain grouse are plentiful as the ecosystems created by the beaver ponds provide food, water and cover to support successful hatches each year. Wild turkeys can be heard in every valley in between the elk bugles.

Antelope thrive on the plateau flats while finding shelter near the aspen groves. Quality mule deer and whitetail deer can be seen frequently and the herds seem to grow larger each year.

One wanting to take advantage of the migration, the waterfowl hunting is excellent.

Agriculture

The hay meadows are being constantly improved through grading, leveling and seeding. The growth rate on the cattle is a testament of proof. If ones focus was on cattle, capacity would be one of the best in the area. Currently the mountain is left to stand to ensure ample food for the resident elk herd.

Location

Echo Mountain Ranch is approximately a 45 minute drive to Casper, Wyoming. Glenrock is less than 20 minutes away.