This 1,138-acre contiguous foothill pasture offers diverse topography just 7 miles to Manhattan and only 30 minutes from Bozeman. Montana state land borders the property to the southwest, accessible via Horseshoe Gulch Road, which also serves as the main access route to the property. The area is renowned for exceptional big-game hunting opportunities, including elk, deer, moose, bear, and bighorn sheep, with the property providing essential habitat and cover for wildlife. Its prime location also offers convenient access to Montanas premier fisheries. With stunning vistas and proximity to Manhattan and Bozeman, this property presents an ideal opportunity for a hunting camp or the perfect spot to build a cabin from which to enjoy the regions abundant recreational activities.
Located in the heart of southwest Montana, the property is close to many exceptional outdoor recreation opportunities. The surrounding mountains and National Forest lands provide almost limitless opportunities for alpine recreation including hiking, horseback riding, fishing, mountain biking, camping and overall enjoyment, with most of these available right on the property. Some areas are also open for the motorized-recreational user as well.
SUMMER ACTIVITIES
Trout fishing in this part of Montana is some of the best the Rocky Mountain region has to offer. With the Gallatin River, just minutes away, combined with the Madison and Jefferson Rivers, which create the Missouri River, the property would be an outstanding home base providing the devoted angler miles of rivers and streams to relish for a lifetime on a comfortable day trip basis. An indication of this areas world-renowned trout-fishing reputation is the headquartering of the internationally known Simms fishing products based in Bozeman.
WINTER ACTIVITIES
The winter activities within proximity to the property are very diverse. There are multiple downhill ski and snowboard areas as well as Nordic skiing trails to explore. Bridger Bowl offers exceptional skiing on 2,000 skiable acres and a 2,700-foot vertical rise with a wide variety of terrain including long slopes, glades, chutes, gullies, and the famed hiking access to the Ridge.
Just north of Bridger Bowl, Crosscut Mountain Sports Center offers about 28 miles of groomed Nordic skiing trails. Situated on private and forest service lands, the scenic trail system covers terrain well suited to all ability levels.
About an hour and a half from the property, Big Sky Resort offers access to The Biggest Skiing In America with 5,800 skiable acres and 300 runs spread over four mountains offering endless ways to navigate 4,350 feet of vertical drop.
NATURAL WONDERS & WILDLIFE
Lewis and Clark Caverns, an easy 40-minute drive, is home to one of the largest known limestone cavern systems in the Northwest. This geological wonder features stalactites, stalagmites, columns, and guided tours through its series of chambers.
Yellowstone National Park, under two hours away, features half of the earths geysers, numerous hydrothermal and geological features, abundant wildlife, and countless opportunities for nature-focused activities.
Swan Land Company, based in Bozeman, Montana with a branch in Salt Lake City, Utah, is a client-driven ranch, farm and recreational land sales company. Having solidly built a reputation on integrity, intimate client interaction, unparalleled service, hard work, and extraordinary market knowledge it is with these principles that we serve our clients. Founded by Mike Swan, previously the Managing Broker for the Montana office of Bates Sanders Swan Land Company, the associates of Swan Land Company have extensive real estate and ranch brokerage experience and specialize in representing sellers and buyers of premier agricultural and recreational properties throughout the Rocky Mountain West. Our boutique style allows us to provide superior levels of personal service not always found in larger firms leading our clients through the details of each and every transaction. Through our skillful execution of fiduciary responsibility and market knowledge, clients are provided with unequaled service and peace of mind.