TarryallJEFFERSON, Tail waterCOLORADO Ranch JEFFERSON,Tarryall Tail COLORADO water RanchIntroduction: Tarryall Tailwater Ranch represents a very unique offering among today’s recreational ranch inventory throughout the Rockies. Rarely if ever does a property come to market with approximately 5 miles of private river ownership with almost 10 miles of shared property lines with Pike National Forest. In addition to the thriving riparian area and surrounding access to incredible public land, the ranch enjoys sweeping mountain views, big game hunting with landowner tags and convenient proximity to 2 major metro areas. The focal point of this 579- acre Colorado mountain retreat is the nearly 5 miles of Tarryall Creek, which flows directly out of the 175-acre Tarryall Reservoir directly onto the ranch. The Tarryall Tailwater Ranch is currently an agricultural operation used for limited, seasonal cattle grazing and hay production, while the private fishing resources are leased to Park County’s South Park Fly Fisher’s program and Rocky Mountain Angling Club, testament to the high quality angling opportunities at the ranch. The future of the ranch is an open-ended story with extensive possibilities including private family ownership or shared ownership among several like-minded investor/outdoor- enthusiasts, private fishing/hunting club serving the burgeoning Front Range population, or TARRYALL TAILWATER RANCH INTRODUCTION TAILWATER TARRYALL any number of other exciting possibilities. Given the rich riparian corridor, scenic splendor and myriad of wildlife that frequents the ranch, conservation easement donation possibilities abound as well. With an elevation ranging from 8,800 ft to 9,100 ft, the ranch is an appealing blend of productive sub-irrgated hay meadows, timbered draws leading to the Pike National Forest and Lost Creek Wilderness, towering rock outcroppings and rich riparian habitat. Brian Hartley, Associate Broker Toll Free 866.734.6100 www.LiveWaterProperties.com Location: Tarryall Tailwater Ranch is located in Park County between Jefferson and Lake George, Colorado, in a beautiful valley in the majestic Tarryall Mountains. Although the ranch is only a 2-hour drive from the Denver International Airport and a convenient 1.5 hours from the Colorado Springs Airport, it feels remote and tucked away from the nearby met- ropolitan areas. This bodes well for a long term investment horizon as these areas continue to flourish. As secluded as the ranch feels, there is easy access via recently expanded and resurfaced blacktop county road, open year round, running past the main entrance. The world-renowned Breckenridge Resort is located approximately 1 hour from the ranch providing convenient proximity to downhill skiing in the winter, and excellent shopping and dining throughout the year. The location of the property between Denver, Colorado Springs and the resort draws of nearby Summit County make this unique offering even rarer. Given the ranch’s central location in the state of Colorado, the ranch is located an hour from many of the great attractions: Pikes Peak, the Royal Gorge and the Arkansas River, which has some of the best white water rafting in the state. Several hours of drive time from the ranch and one can be in the Vail Valley or Aspen via scenic Independence Pass. TARRYALL TAILWATER RANCH LOCATION RANCH LOCATION TAILWATER TARRYALL Acreage: The Tarryall Tailwater Ranch is comprised of 579 deeded acres with approximately 5 miles of Tarryall Creek, as well as an unheard of 10 miles of shared boundaries with the Pike National Forest. The boundary to the spectacular Lost Creek Wilderness is only about ¼ mile of the northern property boundary. Lost Creek Wilderness is a 120,000-acre designated wilderness area ranging from 8,000 to 12,400 ft above sea level and is home to a variety of species including black bears, bighorn sheep, deer, elk and bobcats. The terrain on the deeded acreage varies from open rangeland in the northwest corner with postcard views to the snow-capped Mosquito Range to lush sub-irrigated meadows flanking the extensive riparian corridor. The majority of the ranch is on the north side of County Road 77, though there are some portions of the ranch along south of the County Road backing to the other side of the valley for access to the Pike National Forest. There is approximately 50-70 acres of sub-irrigated acreage producing approximately 1 ton of hay per acre. Access throughout the ranch is easy with several ranch gates along the paved county road, as well as a maintained internal ranch road from the central ranch area. Elevation ranges from 8,800 ft to 9,100 ft on the deeded acreage, though climbs quickly to 11,000 ft, to both the south and north providing dense cover for big game species who frequent the ranch feeding in the meadows and drinking in the creek. Towering pines and quaking aspen scatter the property, and the backdrop is a fantastic series of giant rocky outcroppings rising up to the mountains behind. The views from the property are nothing short of inspiring. Improvements: TARRYALL TAILWATER RANCH ACREAGE & IMPROVEMENTS TAILWATER TARRYALL The ranch features a centralized set of modest improvements including a main cabin, barn, several agricultural outbuildings and a set of well-maintained corrals. The view from the cabin downstream is a framed shot overlooking Tarryall Creek to Pike’s Peak. The cabin could be utilized for temporary residency while an incoming owner selects a new homesite on which to build a main residence. The current improvements are well located in the center of the ranch overlooking the meandering creek with postcard views to surrounding Pike National Forest and Lost Creek Wilderness. Live Water The fishing on the Tarryall Tailwater Ranch bedrock bottom and prospecting the soft edges Currently the property is in two separate is prime along several long stretches with for hungry trout is the key to success. From the fishing lease arrangements. One of which is for excellent gradient, ample aquatic food sources aerial acrobatics of the resident rainbows to the the upper most 2 miles and downstream 2 miles and good holding water. With flows coming head thrashing grabs from large brown trout, with Rocky Mountain Angling Club, while from the Tarryall Reservoir over a cascading the ranch offers excellent fishing for numerous the middle 1 mile is managed by South Park waterfall-type spillway, the water becomes trout species and offers angling conditions for Fly Fishers. Both of the leases are terminable freshly oxygenated as it enters the upstream fisherman of all levels of skill and experience. at closing, though are great revenue sources boundary of the property. In addition to the should an incoming owner choose to keep primary flows from the spillway there is a Twelve years ago, a stream enhancement these programs in place. Details on both lease significant portion of the flow, which is a true and restoration project was completed on arrangements available upon request. TARRYALL TAILWATER RANCH LIVE WATER TAILWATER TARRYALL tailwater release providing cool water and rich approximately 1 mile of the upstream portion nutrient-rich flows to the waiting trout below. under the guidance of fishery specialists in Park County. The vast majority of funding for Meandering through the ranch for nearly 5 miles, the design work and construction was provided Tarryall Creek offers numerous types of water through public grants. It is possible that throughout this private stretch. Some portions additional funds could be available today to of the creek offer a picturesque meadow setting continue that work downstream for the benefit ideal for picking off rising trout while through of the resident fish and the overall production of the middle mile the channel tightens over a the Tarryall downstream of Tarryall Reservoir. Wildlife and Hunting: Located in Game Management Unit 501, the ranch is eligible for landowner big game tags. Preliminary discussions with the senior representative with Colorado Parks and Wildlife who oversees this GMU has indicated that up to 4 deer and 4 elk tags could likely be achieved due to the deeded acreage and animal use days on the ranch. Given the vast water resources and abundance of sub-irrigated meadows, the ranch is a magnet for big game from the surrounding public land. Elk, deer and bighorn sheep are frequent visitors to the ranch in the summer and especially in the fall. Nearby Live Water: For the fly fishing enthusiast who is always hungry for more, just minutes from the ranch there is public access to miles of premier trout water as well as several notable reservoirs teeming with massive resident trout. The South Park region is renowned for its productive trout water; over 50 miles of public streams have been designated Gold Medal trout fisheries by the Colorado Division of Wildlife. The most noteworthy of the live water fisheries nearby is the stretch of the South Platte between Spinney Mountain Reservoir and Elevenmile Reservoir, often referred to as the “Dream Stream” for its numerous large fish that move into the system out of Elevenmile. This blue ribbon fishery is located 30 minutes from the ranch gate. Each fall nymphs drifted through deep pockets produce 10+lb browns during the late season spawning runs. The South Platte River above the reservoirs is accessed in the Tomahawk State Wildlife Area and offers excellent fishing for wary resident brown trout that spend morning and evening feeding aggressively, seeking shelter and respite in the deep undercut banks by day. TARRYALL TAILWATER RANCH NEARBY LIVE WATER TAILWATER TARRYALL For the stillwater angling enthusiast, Spinney Mountain Reservoir, Elevenmile Reservoir and nearby Antero Reservoir offer excellent wade fishing, boat and float tube access for trophy trout. Spinney is the prominent fly fisherman’s target because of the excellent aquatic insect population, the massive brown trout and the pods of rainbows, well over 20 inches that cruise up and down next to the face of the dam.