Cole Mountain Ranch Salina, Utah | 2,354 Acres | $2,942,000

Premier Ranch & Recreational Real Estate Welcome to Cole Mountain Ranch

Notable for its plentiful game, Cole Mountain Ranch is ideally Featuring positioned in the heart of one of the largest migratory elk herds in • +/- 2,345 acres of mountain land near Salina, Utah Utah. It is surrounded on 4 sides by National Forest and borders one • 1/2 mile of frontage on Salina Creek of Utah’s preeminent trophy elk ranches. The north-facing aspen • Coveted big game hunting property slopes, dark timbered draws, grassy meadows, and springs provide • Borders 13,200-acre “Johnson Mountain” CWMU excellent deer and elk habitat. Brown, Cutthroat, and Rainbow Trout • Inheld on by Fishlake National Forest are plentiful in the creek that runs along the property for ½ mile. • Easy year-round access from I-70. This is a true sportsman’s paradise.

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The property is located in the Fishlake Mountains, above the northern edge of the Fishlake Hightop Plateau of South-Central Utah. The ranch is accessible year-round via I-70. Salina, Utah, with a grocery store, restaurants and lodging, is located 20 miles to the west. Richfield, Utah is 36 miles west of the property. Richfield is home to multiple restaurants, hotels, a hospital and a jet accessible airport. Salt Lake City is only 2.5 hours north of the property. Las Vegas is 4 hours away, and Denver is 6.5 hours away. Cole Mountain Ranch

 Nearby Cities • Salina...... 20 miles • Richfield...... 36 miles • Salt Lake City...... 160 miles • Las Vegas...... 320 miles • Denver...... 430 miles

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The area enjoys a typical alpine climate with summer weather from May - Oct and winter weather from Nov - April. Average summertime highs reach the low 80s, with average winter lows hovering in the teens. During seasonal peaks, snowpack on this mountain can reach 56”, while the historical average snowpack sits around 19”. For the current weather forecast for the ranch click HERE.

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Elevations range from 6,700 up to 8,500 feet. The property slope is generally north facing. The ranch enjoys an incredibly diverse and scenic landscape with everything from cliffs, caves, and canyons, to secluded high mountain meadows, timbered draws, and live water frontage.

Lower reaches consist of a montane-shrubland ecosystem with a pinion/juniper mix and traditional deciduous forage including scrub oak, manzanita, serviceberry, mountain mahogany, skunkbrush, snowberry and bitterbrush. The middle and upper elevations feature huge stands of mature aspens separated by gently sloping meadows and secluded parks. Numerous stands of black timber provide refuge for the abundant elk and deer that inhabit the ranch.There are two undeveloped springs and various seeps and perennial drainages.

www.landrancher.com | 801-896-4738 | Page 4 Wildlife The current owner has meticulously managed the land to maximize the quantity and quality of game. A 2005 study conducted on the adjacent Johnson Ranch indicated that at any given time, the area may hold 20-40% of the Fishlake Herd with an estimated elk population of 4,000-5,000. Experts also believe the area is one of the highest density calving grounds on earth. If you visit Cole Mountain Ranch at the right time, you can expect to see bucks, bulls, and a variety of raptors and upland birds. Black bear and mountain lions also call the ranch home.

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The land is a big-game hunter’s paradise, providing its patrons with high quality and completely private hunting each fall. If given the rare opportunity, hunters will pay top dollar for a trespass permit to hunt the ranch. The property is located within the Plateau Fishlake/Thousand Lakes Elk Unit, with spike bull tags available over the counter and trophy bull tags available through a limited entry drawing. An archery tag for spike bull or antlerless elk with a month-long season is also available over the counter. The owner receives 3 landowner buck tags annually.

www.landrancher.com | 801-896-4738 | Page 6 More Sporting Attributes Cole Mountain Ranch is a world-class recreation property. Trophy elk hunting is incredible, but mule deer and upland bird hunting along with small stream fishing for trout are also fantastic. In addition, the expansive road and trail systems on and off the property combined with panoramic views, make this an ideal investment for the equestrian and off-road enthusiast alike.

Fishing A healthy population of rainbow, brown, and native cutthroat trout inhabit Salina Creek, which runs along the ranch’s northern border for ½ mile. Fish Lake, the largest natural mountain lake in Utah and known as one of the best Mackinaw fisheries in the country, is just thirty miles to the south. Fish Lake is also known for fabulous year-round fishing for rainbow trout and splake.

Horses There are miles of developed and scenic trails on the ranch which connect to the 1.4 million acre Fishlake National Forest and its many horse-friendly trails and facilities making this an ideal property for horse lovers.

ATV/OHV During the Summer, ATV fans will appreciate the property’s close proximity to the world-famous 230- mile Paiute ATV trail. In the winter, the varied terrain of the ranch provides excellent snowmobiling and access to the Fishlake Snowmobile Complex-5 miles from the ranch’s southern border, which boasts 70+ miles of groomed trails.

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Seller obtained a permit to build near the I-70 entrance of the property but nothing has been built with the exception of an outbuilding used to store gear or shelter for the night. Well water rights are available for purchase and power is nearby should the next owner desire to build a lodge or cabin. The Seller has constructed miles of trails and roads which intersect the entire property. There are also huntstands, blinds and first aid sheds interspersed throughout the ranch.

For questions about building and zoning particulars contact: Sevier County Planning and Zoning (435) 893-0420

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Water Rights There are two undeveloped springs which have been used historically to water livestock but are not filed with the State Engineer’s Office. Underground well-water rights can be purchased privately for use on the ranch. Wells in the area have an average depth of 250 feet.

Leases The seller currently leases the grazing rights to a neighbor. The lease is year to year. As any ranch management expert will tell you, some grazing is essential for range management and actually benefits the wildlife habitat. In exchange, the neighbor maintains fences and other cattle infrastructure and enables the ranch to qualify for Greenbelt tax status.

www.landrancher.com | 801-896-4738 | Page 9 Fences and Boundary Lines Cole Mountain Ranch is offered in its “as-is-where-is” condition, which includes the location of the fences as they now exist. Boundaries shown on any accompanying maps are approximate. The maps are not to scale and are for visual aid only. The accuracy of the maps and information portrayed thereon is not guaranteed nor warranted.

Mineral Rights The Seller will convey 100% of whatever mineral, oil, gas, geothermal, hydrocarbon, and gravel rights that they actually own. Seller makes no representation as to the quantity or quality of any mineral or other subsurface rights and believes most of the minerals have been reserved by the US Forest Service.

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This seller is motivated, and the offering price of this property is one of the most competitive in the country by far. Properties of this caliber, particularly in this region of Utah, rarely hit the open market. The natural beauty of this property is evident in the pictures. In the fall, abundant golden quaking aspens and fiery red and orange scrub oak illuminate the gently rolling landscape. The ranch’s mountainous topography and contiguity with the surrounding National Forest makes it look and feel more like 10,000 acres. Don’t miss your chance to invest in and enjoy this quintessential western hunting and sporting property before it’s gone for good.

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Offering Price and Conditions

Cole Mountain Ranch consisting of approximately +/- 2,354 deeded acres and all appurtenant water and mineral rights as described herein is offered for sale as follows:

1. The Offering Price is $2,942,000. 2. Showings for qualified buyers by appointment only. 3. All offers to purchase must be in writing and accompanied by an earnest money deposit in the amount of 3% of the Offering Price. 4. All offers must also be accompanied with the name and telephone number of the Purchaser’s banker to assist the Sellers in confirming financial capacity to purchase.

Contact: Lane Nygren Office:801-896-4738 Cell: 801-230-0639 [email protected]

*Any offer must be accompanied by an earnest money deposit and must include name and number of the Buyer’s private banker to assist the Seller in determining financial eligibility to purchase.

*All information provided byLandRancher and its staff in connection with this property was acquired from sources deemed reliable and is believed to be accurate; however, we do not warrant accuracy or completeness. LandRancher recommends every item of interest to the purchaser be independently verified.