Lookout Mountain Ranch DANIEL, WYOMING Hunting Ranching Fly Fishing Conservation
Lookout Mountain Ranch DANIEL, WYOMING Introduction: The Lookout Mountain Ranch is located 15 miles northwest of Daniel Junction in Sublette County, Wyoming. The county seat of Pinedale is approximately 28 miles to the east and Jackson Hole, Wyoming, is just over an hour north. This well-rounded ranch holds many of the attributes often sought by ranch buyers: proximity and access to public lands, diverse landscape with mountain views and live water on an operational and well-maintained cattle ranch. These 703 deeded acres and 160 BLM leased acres are situated against the Bridger-Teton National Forest and Wyoming Mountain Range. This offering is a turn-key operation with a beautifully constructed 5,400 sqft log home, positioned to maximize views of the pasture lands as well as the three mountain ranges that define this breathtaking area of western Wyoming. The 3 creeks that converge on this property, Dry Beaver Creek, South Beaver Creek and Buck Creek, offer 2.6 miles of private fishing for native cutthroat trout with an additional 5.25-acre pond that presents an opportunity to catch well-fed, stocked rainbow trout. John Turner, Associate Broker Deirdre Griffith, Sales Associate Toll Free: 866.734.6100
Location: The Lookout Mountain Ranch is located 15 miles northwest of Daniel Junction in Sublette County, Wyoming. The county seat of Pinedale is approximately 28 miles to the east and Jackson Hole, Wyoming is just over an hour north. The ranch is accessed from State Highway 189/191 via County Highway 354, which is paved for the first eleven miles then becomes a county-maintained gravel road for the remaining approach. The current owners reside year-round. A modest gravel road is traveled by most vehicles during the majority of the year while a fully enclosed and heated snowcat is used for the final two miles during the winter months. The ranch adjoins the Bridger-Teton National Forest along the eastern slope of the Wyoming Mountain Range, which provides breathtaking views and excellent access to thousands of acres of public lands. Pinedale is traditionally known as a ranching community with large livestock operations dominating its rugged landscape of sage-filled ridges and lush grassy valleys. Three mountain ranges encapsulate this valley: the Wyoming Range creating the western border, the Gros Ventre Range to the north and the Wind River Mountain Range to the northeast. The Lookout Mountain Ranch is located at an elevation of 8,200 feet. Recreational opportunities abound in this area with incredible access to public lands and numerous river systems winding through the valley floor.
Acreage: The Lookout Mountain Ranch is comprised of 703 deeded acres with an additional 160-acre BLM lease contiguous to the property. The ranch consists of open meadows, willow bottoms, timbered pockets and rangeland all in a high alpine setting with large cattle operations and recreational properties adjacent or nearby. There are three separate year round creeks converging on the property: Dry Beaver Creek, South Beaver Creek and Buck Creek. Adding to this diverse landscape is a 5.25-acre pond, fed by Buck Creek, which is home to many trophy-sized rainbow trout. Area: The immediate neighbors to the Lookout Mountain Ranch are large working cattle ranches and recreational properties held by both longtime local ranching families and long-term recreational investors. Pinedale is a friendly western town providing most of the amenities one would expect in a small ranching community that hosts large number of seasonal tourists. Pinedale s downtown boardwalk is lined with retail shops, good restaurants, bars, banks and motels. Pinedale is serviced by the Wenz Municipal airport with its 8,900 runway Wenz can handle and service most private jets. Lookout Mountain Ranch is just over an hour from the vibrant resort community of Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Jackson Hole maintains its western flare from its colorful past and provides fine dinning, art galleries, museums, cultural activities, shopping and medical facilities seldom found outside major cosmopolitan communities. Jackson Hole also boasts the Jackson Hole Ski Resort, which is repeatedly ranked as one of the top ten resorts in the country. Air service is provided by United, Delta, and American providing direct into Jackson Hole from Denver, Salt Lake, Dallas, Houston, Atlanta, Chicago, and Los Angeles.
Operation: Ranch operations include a lease to a neighboring landowner who grazes approximately 500 steers for threemonths in the summer and early fall, choosing not to hay the irrigated meadows but rather pasture the entireranch. In addition to the summer cattle operation, the property is used by the Lessee as a staging ground for thecattle. This period is prior to moving them into their summer allotment on Forest grazing permits and upon theirreturn in the fall months before moving to winter pasture. The annual lease payment has averaged $18,000-$20,000. In addition to the cattle operation, the owner has fenced two pastures, totaling 45 acres, for horses.
Live Water: Three streams converge on Lookout Mountain Ranch, offering good private wade fishing opportunities along cutbanks, numerous beaver ponds, and willow-lined runs for approximately 2.6 miles. These streams are home to Wyoming s native cutthroat trout while a large 5.25-acre pond provides an excellent place to catch large and well-fed stocked fish up to 10 lbs. Nearby Live Water: Other nearby fisheries such as the Green River and the New Fork River offer the accomplished angler ample options at designated public access points. These rivers are similar and noted for their long, smooth dry fly runs, gravel riffles and deep streamer pools which house the larger predatory brown trout. Blizzard caddis and gray drake hatches have become the trademark on the Green and New Fork, while late summer season terrestrial patterns can seduce larger than average fish to rise with reckless abandon.
Improvements: A professionally built, fully furnished, 5,400-square foot log home is situated on the south border of the property and hosts unobstructed views of the surrounding mountain ranges. The home consists of six bedrooms and seven baths along with a sauna, office loft, sunroom, breakfast nook and game room. There is also a large, vaulted great room with rock fireplace, full kitchen and walk-in pantry. The basement consists of a workshop, 3-stall garage, fitness room and ample storage. The current owner has constructed a kid s cabin in a nearby aspen grove which is 18 x 13, complete with electricity and a screened-in porch. Near the main home is an additional shop/garage measuring 30 x 50 that is fully insulated and heated by propane. A small but functional tack shed and horse corrals complete the ranch buildings. These features make the Lookout Mountain a turn-key opportunity for luxury living in the heart of the Rocky Mountains.
Conservation Easement: Due to the eco-sensitive nature of the Lookout Mountain Ranch with large open spaces, proximity to National Forest and proximity to Sublette County s sprawling development, this property could provide substantial tax benefits to an incoming owner who places a conservation easement on the property.
Wildlife and Hunting: The Lookout Mountain Ranch has become a sanctuary for wildlife in part to the owner s management and care of the properties resources. Directly adjoining a National Forest with live water and stunning views, the ranch is home to deer, antelope, moose and elk. Sandhill cranes, upland game birds and numerous waterfowl species frequent the ranch to feed in the meadows and creek bottoms. The outdoor enthusiast has direct access to literally hundreds of thousands of acres of National Forest lands out the backdoor with hiking and riding trails accessible year-round.
Summary The Lookout Mountain Ranch is a well-rounded ranch holding many of the attributes often sought by ranch buyers: proximity and access to public lands, diverse landscape with mountain views and live water, located on an operational and well-maintained cattle ranch. This ranch offering is a turnkey operation with a beautifully built home that maximizes views of the ranch lands as well as the mountain ranges that define this breathtaking area of western Wyoming. PRICE: $2,900,000 CONTACT: John Turner, Associate Broker Cell:307.696.3415 Deirdre Griffith, Sales Associate Cell: 307.690.1458 Toll Free: 866.734.6100 Notes: 1) Offering subject to errors, omissions, prior sale, change or withdrawal without notice, and approval of purchase by owner. Information provided herein is intended as a general guideline and has been provided by sources deemed reliable, but the accuracy of which we cannot guarantee. 2) Live Water Properties LLC represents the Seller as a Seller s Agent.
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