Evans Ridge Ranch

Evans Ridge Ranch is one of the few remaining private holdings in a landscape defined by conservation and exclusivity, with convenient access to the Denver Metro Area. The ranch encompasses 643 acres, with historical provenance dating back to Colorados second territorial governor, John Evans. Set beneath Mt. Blue Sky and Vance Peak, the property ranges from 8,500 to 9,800 feet in elevation. It features classic alpine terraintimbered ridges, open meadows, rugged draws, and the year-round waters of Corral Creek, which attract elk, deer, moose, and other native wildlife. A conservation easement protects the land while generously allowing for three additional residential sites. A rustic cabin and idyllic barn sit in an aspen-ringed meadow, offering a glimpse into the ranchs early use and longstanding stewardship. Surrounded by protected lands, end-of-the-road privacy, and adjacent to the exclusive Evans Ranch and National Forest, this is a secluded retreat, with private access, in one of the most storied and conservation-minded corners of Colorados Front Range, just minutes from Evergreen and about an hour from Denver. Evans Ridge Ranch is listed in conjunction with the Upper Bear Headwaters Ranch. The properties are offered for sale individually, although they are currently owned and managed together. Hunting Located in GMU 39, Evans Ridge provides excellent habitat for elk and mule deer amidst open meadows, timbered hillsides, and livewater on the headwaters of Corral Creek. Tags are available through the draw, and the property qualifies for the landowner preference program through Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Since unit 39 is mostly private land and due to its steep and challenging topography, it receives limited public hunting pressure, making Evans Ridge Ranch a haven for multiple wildlife species. Fishing Nearby Bear Creek offers ample public access to a classic mountain trout stream, just 20 minutes from the ranch. For the more adventurous angler, the headwaters of Bear Creek and other small streams and ponds in the Mount Blue Sky Wilderness offer remote fly fishing for brook trout in a scenic high-elevation setting. Additionally, several gold-medal fisheries are within an hours drive of the property. The South Platte near Deckers and in Cheesman Canyon, renowned for its year-round tailwater fly fishing, is only an hour away from the ranch. Only a 20-minute drive from the ranch, Evergreen is a classic Colorado foothills town offering many shops, restaurants, and recreation. While the property is an easy drive from modern amenities, the area provides outstanding access to outdoor recreation while maintaining a secluded setting in a rugged mountainous location. Thanks to its convenient proximity to town, many neighboring ranch owners either commute to work in Denver or use the property as a retreat to escape the city. Denver International Airport is about 90 minutes from the ranch, allowing easy air travel.