Brian became a ranch partner with Hall and Hall in 2005 when he opened our northwest Colorado office. Originally from the Midwest, Brian strongly supports saving our agricultural heritage. In 1996, he received a master’s degree from the University of Denver’s Daniels College of Business and has specialized in high-value real estate since then. Brian holds real estate licenses in Colorado and several neighboring states. An avid sportsman, he is an active member of numerous conservation organizations and promotes wildlife and aquatic habitat protection and enhancement. Brian enjoys the good life in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, where he lives with his wife and two daughters.
Encompassing 1,204± deeded acres, Black Canyon Ranch is distinguished by its plentiful irrigation water and beautiful setting, combining lush meadows and mountain vistas. It is an outstanding equestrian property, offering an attractive blend of scenery, production, wildlife, and custom improvements. With an exceptional location next to the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, the ranch overlooks the picturesque meadows of Bostwick Park, with a dramatic backdrop of the San Juan Mountains. The ranch boundaries span the width of the irrigated Bostwick Park mesa, encompassing treed hills that reach into adjacent BLM lands on either side. Abundant water rights irrigate the majority of the ranch lands through a combination of pivots, buried lines with sprinkler guns, gated pipe, and flood irrigation. The productive irrigated meadows are a magnet for wildlife, drawing elk and deer from the surrounding foothills in the evenings. A full complement of functional improvements rounds out the ranch, including an owner’s residence, equestrian facilities, and supporting infrastructure. Black Canyon Ranch features a sunny southwest Colorado location that is secluded yet accessible, only 15 minutes from Montrose and within 90 minutes of two top Colorado ski resorts.
Offered in cooperation with Ty Jennings of Shining Mountain Realty.
Spanning the full width of Bostwick Park, Black Canyon Ranch includes irrigated and timbered acreage, incorporating treed hillsides that extend into adjacent BLM lands. The property’s diverse topography and infrastructure are unified into a highly functional and visually cohesive landscape. Multiple irrigation methods—center pivots, sprinkler guns, gated pipe, and flood irrigation—support the productive meadows and pastures. Elevations range from 6,300 to 7,200 feet MSL, offering a comfortable mountain climate.
Black Canyon Ranch offers a rare opportunity to acquire a fully improved, irrigated ranch in one of southwestern Colorado’s most scenic and productive valleys. Its combination of operational capacity, recreational appeal, and proximity to vibrant towns and mountain resorts makes it equally suited as a private retreat or active ranching enterprise. The panoramic setting, with its views across Bostwick Park and to the distant San Juan Mountains, must be seen to be fully appreciated.
Black Canyon Ranch is ideally positioned in the heart of Bostwick Park. This irrigated mesa lies below the South Rim of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and above Montrose and the Uncompahgre River Valley. This secluded yet accessible location provides privacy without sacrificing proximity to services and amenities, as Montrose lies just 12 miles to the west.
The adjacent Montrose area, with a population of 22,000, offers comprehensive services including shopping, dining, healthcare, and a commercial airport served by Atlantic Aviation FBO. The Ranch is 70 miles from Grand Junction (population 71,870), 78 miles from Telluride, and 90 miles from Crested Butte ski resorts. The area’s appeal is further enhanced by its diverse recreational offerings and vibrant Western community atmosphere.
Situated in southwestern Colorado, the ranch benefits from a temperate mountain climate characterized by four distinct seasons, abundant sunshine, and moderate snowfall in winter months. Elevations from 6,300 to 7,200 feet contribute to cooler summer temperatures and relatively mild winters.
The ranch consists of 1,204± deeded acres. The acreage includes irrigated meadows as well as pastures and timbered hillside terrain that add diversity and recreational value.
No conservation easement currently encumbers the property, allowing the next owner flexibility in land use and stewardship decisions.
Strategically positioned at the base of a timbered hillside that rises into adjoining BLM lands, the main residence is set slightly above and apart from the ranch headquarters. This elevated placement affords sweeping views over the headquarters complex, open pastures, and irrigated meadows of Bostwick Park, all framed by the dramatic, snow-capped peaks of the distant San Juan Mountains.
Constructed in 1999, the 4,327± square-foot main house includes four bedrooms and serves as the ranch's residential centerpiece. Ranch headquarters are comprised of a horse barn, pens, a riding arena, a shop, equipment storage, and a caretaker’s house, all enhanced by extensive pipe fencing. These improvements support both the equestrian lifestyle and functional ranch operations. The infrastructure has been thoughtfully developed to facilitate livestock management, equine activities, and year-round operation.
Black Canyon Ranch is well watered with 38.5 shares in the Cimarron Canal and Reservoir Company. The Cimarron Canal is supplied by water from Silverjack Reservoir, providing more reliable water and an extended irrigation season. Irrigation water is distributed through a comprehensive water delivery system, including pivots, buried lines with sprinkler guns, gated pipe, and traditional flood irrigation. These systems support the ranch’s rich agricultural productivity and contribute to habitat quality for wildlife.
The annual estimated taxes are $18,957.52.
The irrigated meadows of the ranch serve as a consistent draw for elk and deer, particularly in the evenings when they descend from surrounding hills and BLM lands. With hunting prohibited in the adjacent national park, the surrounding landscape functions as a natural refuge, creating a haven for wildlife.
Black Canyon Ranch offers outstanding year-round recreational opportunities both on the property and in the surrounding region. On-site activities include horseback riding, hiking, wildlife viewing, and big game hunting, with elk and deer regularly moving through the ranch from adjacent BLM lands. Just minutes away, the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and the Gunnison River provide Gold Medal trout fishing, rafting, and kayaking. In winter, several nearby mountain ranges offer extensive snowmobiling and backcountry skiing, while Telluride and Crested Butte—both within a ninety-minute drive—deliver world-class downhill resort skiing. The surrounding public lands also offer unlimited exploration, making the ranch an ideal base for all-season adventure.
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