Land Overview
The property consists of 2,130 +/- deeded acres in Laramie and Albany Counties in Wyoming with year-round access off a county maintained road just south of I-80 between Laramie and Cheyenne. Wyoming’s Twin Mountains lie in the center of the ranch providing excellent cover for livestock and wildlife. With elevations ranging from approximately 7,550’ – 8,100’ above sea level the landscape and vegetation includes timbered mountainsides, rock outcroppings, mature stands of Ponderosa Pines and productive rolling grasslands. There is ample access to water for livestock and Wyoming wildlife with natural reservoirs, a spring and Duck Creek, which meanders through the north end of the ranch.
Improvements
There are currently no structural improvements on the ranch providing a clean slate for future owners to personalize the property however they like. The property is perimeter fenced and does have an internal network of ranch roads.
Location
The property is easily accessible year-round off of a county maintained road just south of Interstate 80 between Cheyenne and Laramie, Wyoming. From the ranch, Cheyenne, Wyoming is located approximately 25 miles to east, and Laramie, Wyoming is approximately 35 miles to the northwest. Fort Collins, Colorado is also nearby, located 45 miles to the south, and Denver and Denver International Airport are only 110 miles from the ranch. Commercial air service is also available at the Laramie Regional Airport with daily flights through Denver International Airport.
Locale
The area surrounding Twin Mountain Ranch is rich in pioneer history, and the Wyoming landscape is still mostly comprised of large cattle ranches as it was over a century ago. Both Cheyenne and Laramie Wyoming were founded in the 1860s primarily due to the construction of the Union Pacific portion of the first transcontinental railroad. By the 1870s, they were home to a variety of residents, including railroad gangs, soldiers and ranchers. While the historic downtown areas remain much as they were in the late 1800s, both cities have grown with the times. With Cheyenne, Wyoming being the state capital and the state’s most populated city, and The University of Wyoming located in Laramie, both cities offer a lively atmosphere including upscale shopping, dining and entertainment.
The area is also a popular destination for a wide variety of outdoor enthusiasts. The nearby Medicine Bow Forest offers four seasons of outdoor activities, and the granite formations at Vedauwoo State Park are celebrated by rock climbers around the world. Fly fishermen and rafters are also attracted to this area of Wyoming because of the Laramie River, which is known as an excellent brown trout fishery.
Climate
- Average annual precipitation: 10 inches
- January temperature: High: 32° Low: 10°
- July temperature: High: 80° Low 42°
- Days of Sunshine per year: 300+