- Location: Larkspur, Douglas County, Colorado
- Property Type: Luxury Ranch and Equestrian Estate
- Access: 3.5 miles from Larkspur along county-maintained roads, 30 minutes to Denver Tech Center and Colorado Springs
- Conservation: Adjoins 21,000 +/- acres of protected lands (public and private)
- Located within one of Colorado’s most established equestrian corridors
- High-end equestrian infrastructure (indoor + outdoor arenas)
- Private, protected setting with immediate access to Denver
- Creek, wildlife, and adjacency to conserved lands
- Pikes Peak views and Eagle Mountain landmark
T 7 Ranch
A 5th-generation, family-owned cattle ranch located in the heart of the Kamas Valley.
- The T 7 Ranch is a 5th-generation, family-owned cattle ranch located in the heart of the Kamas Valley.
- The ranch includes 150 acres of lush, flood-irrigated pasture and home to grazing cattle from spring through fall.
- 350 acres of gently sloping sage-covered hillside on the ranch butt up against the western edge of the Wasatch Cache National Forest.
- Priority water rights that date back to the 1870s and valuable water shares are included in the sale.
- The ranch is a blank canvas on which to build a home with barns and riding facilities.
- The T 7 Ranch represents one of the most significant land holdings currently for sale in Kamas Valley. Due to the rapid loss of productive hay and pasture ground in the region, the ranch is an excellent candidate for conservation.
Situated on the eastern bench of the Kamas Valley, the T 7 Ranch offers an opportunity for the next owners to continue stewardship of a landscape that has been meticulously cared for over multiple generations.
Overview
The ranch is located east of Highway 32 between the communities of Oakley and Kamas. 150+ acres of flood-irrigated pasture, along with hundreds of acres of gently sloping sage-covered hillside, meet the western edge of the Uintah Mountain range. The upper reaches of T 7 Ranch include over 350 acres and offer views of the expansive valley below as well as the Deer Valley ski area and Mount Timpanogos. The ranch is located minutes from downtown Oakley and Kamas, two increasingly popular communities in the Wasatch Back. The elevation at the western border of T 7 is approximately 6,500 feet, and the easternmost boundary by the US Forest Service border sits at approximately 7,800 feet.
Locale
With a strong farming and ranching heritage, Kamas, Oakley, and the surrounding communities pride themselves on maintaining their rural culture. The Kamas valley is a pioneering community settled in the 1860’s, in one of the largest cattle and hay-producing regions of Summit County. Oakley hosts the popular Independence Day Rodeo, one of the Country’s more prominent rodeos. The ranch is located minutes from numerous dining and shopping options in Park city, not to mention its 3 world-class ski areas, and ownership of T 7 Ranch provides access to numerous outdoor recreational opportunities close by. The Kamas Valley is known as the “Gateway to the Uintas” and is located minutes from the entrance of the Mirror Lake Highway, Utah’s most scenic and popular mountain driving route. Oakley is also within an hour’s drive from downtown Salt Lake City and easily accessible to the Salt Lake International Airport, University Hospital system, and the many cultural offerings in and around Salt Lake City.
Overveiw
The ranch maintains a healthy and diverse ecosystem of plants, animals, and birdlife, all supported by rich soil and water resources. Mule Deer, fox, hawks, and others make the T 7 Ranch their home. Opportunities exist to develop trails on the ranch’s pasture, continuing up to the bench for hiking and biking with direct access to the US Forest Service. The nearby Mirror Lake Highway provides access to hundreds of miles of backcountry adventures, including wilderness horseback riding, mountain biking, fly fishing, hunting, and winter adventures. Three world-class ski areas: Deer Valley, Park City Mountain, and The Canyons Village are within a 30-minute drive, and the region’s numerous biking and hiking trails are easily accessible.
Farm & Ranch Operations
The ranch property contains hundreds of acres of lush pasture, flood irrigated through a series of canals and diversion points. A mixture of grass hay is grown, which provides enough feed to sustain grazing cattle from spring through fall. The entire ranch is fenced and cross-fenced, thriving on a rotational grazing program that has produced one of the highest quality soils in the valley. Water associated with the ranch provides ample irrigation and stock watering, and, if so desired, there is potential for a new owner to improve grazing on the upper reaches of the property. Carrying costs on this property are low because there are no wells or pumps needed to move water around.
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East Canyon Ranch
The East Canyon Ranch is a 5,000-acre working cattle ranch located less than an hour’s drive from Main Street in Park City, downtown Salt Lake City, and the Salt Lake International Airport. The ranch is accessible year-round and features an incredible combination of rolling grassland, spectacular canyons, and dramatic ridgelines.
- 2 homesites with dramatic mountain and valley views have been planned for the ranch. The next owner could build 2 large residences, both with accompanying garages and outbuildings. The balance of the property being offered for sale is under a conservation agreement with a local land conservancy.
- East Canyon Ranch is set in the historic community of Porterville in Morgan County, not far from the popular ski areas of Snowbasin and Powder Mountain.
- At 5,000 acres, the ranch offers complete privacy and solitude. East Canyon Ranch is surrounded by a large neighboring ranch to the east in addition to the expansive 3,600-acre East Canyon Wildlife Management Area at its southern border.
- The ranch is host to grazing horses and cattle from springtime through late summer/fall. Valuable stock watering rights associated with the ranch are included with the sale of the property.
- East Canyon Ranch is an ideal equestrian property with available boarding and training facilities adjacent to the ranch entry.
- The ranch hosts a variety of wildlife, including deer, elk, and turkey plus a variety of smaller mammals and raptors.
- Numerous springs, year-round streams, and small ponds are located throughout the property.
- The ranch is part of a highly coveted Cooperative Wildlife Management Unit (CWMU). This private hunting unit provides guaranteed hunting tags to the property’s owner.
- Endless opportunities exist to explore meadows, draws, canyons, and ridgelines on foot, bike, or horseback. A yurt complex at the highest elevation on the ranch offers dramatic 365-degree views of surrounding mountain ranges.
Taylor River Lodge
- Nearly 14,000 square feet of artfully constructed buildings designed for luxury, comfort, and utility in the backcountry
- The Main Lodge features a grand stone fireplace, horseshoe bar, and riverfront seating, designed as the heart of the retreat for dining, gathering, and unwinding in style.
- Multiple accommodations, including six cozy cabins and two family homes
- Exceptional wellness amenities, including a saltwater pool, sauna, steam room, hot tub, massage suite, and gym
- A rare stretch of private access to Colorado’s Taylor River, plus a stocked casting pond just steps from your cabin door, just below Taylor Park Reservoir
- On-site recreation includes a climbing wall, target range, game room, and direct access to the National Forest
- Developed and operated by Eleven Experience, a globally recognized brand in immersive, high-end travel experiences
- Year-round access via County Road 742, just 30 minutes to Gunnison Airport and 20 minutes to Crested Butte
- Ideal for private ownership or custom group use, ranging from family, corporate, and executive retreats