7500 County Road 887, Gunnison, CO 81230 - Gunnison County

The Double Heart Ranch offers an unparalleled blend of natural beauty, recreational activities and operational excellence on 11,300 +/- deeded acres in the Gunnison Valley. Unlike many mountain retreats in Colorado, the Double Heart Ranch is a fully functional livestock operation supporting an estimated 1,000 animal units and a hay base producing 2,500 tons of hay annually. The improvements on the ranch are truly remarkable and include a lodge designed to sleep over 20 guests, three additional guest houses in private locations, and five managers houses across the ranch. The Double Heart Ranch boasts thriving wildlife populations and outstanding fishing in over five miles of Tomichi Creek. The landscape of the ranch is truly diverse with expansive meadows and riparian corridors in the lower elevations, sagebrush rangeland for grazing and timbered and aspen-covered mountain pastures. The varied topography supports a diverse habitat ideal for both agricultural production and recreation. The property adjoins national forest and connects to thousands of acres of state and BLM for endless recreational opportunities. The ranch is located near the vibrant mountain towns of Gunnison and Crested Butte, which offer convenient commercial air service, local dining, shopping, and community services, as well as access to a renowned ski area. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a multifaceted ranch with impressive improvements, hay production, incredible live water and fishing, excellent wildlife habitat, and a productive agricultural operation.

The Double Heart Ranch is located in the Gunnison Valley only 26 miles east of Gunnison, Colorado surrounding the notable landmark, Tomichi Dome, and along the banks of Tomichi Creek. The property is surrounded by over 1.6 million of acres of the Gunnison National Forest, BLM and state land. The ranch can be accessed year-round from Highway 50 and County Road 887, which is a maintained gravel county road. Private and commercial air service is available in Gunnison (GUC), with routine flights to Denver, and depending on the season, flights to Houston and Dallas. The runway is 9,400 by 150. Denver International Airport (DIA) is the regional hub for domestic and international flights and is only four hours (215 miles) from the ranch.

The wildlife and big game hunting on the ranch and in this area is plentiful and diverse. There are thriving populations of elk, mule deer, bear, moose, antelope, bighorn sheep, mountain lions, small game and bird species. This property offers the opportunity to pursue bull elk that consistently average an impressive 330 to 385 inches, with the occasional trophy-sized elk pushing the boundaries even further. The ranch is also home to mule deer of exceptional quality, with some boasting antler measurements in excess of 200 inches. The terrain, rich forage, and strategic location ensure that these mule deer thrive, making the ranch a coveted destination for those in pursuit of these incredible creatures.