Recreational Land for Sale in Westcliffe, Colorado

Imagine a home site where you can see for 100+ miles! Atop UQ Ranch at 9,161', you witness Pike's Peak 72 miles away. This one-of-a-kind property is located on the upper west side of Colorado's Wet Mountain Valley at the tree line on the approach to Humboldt Peak at 14,064'. To the west of the property is the Sangre De Cristo range, one of the straightest and longest unbroken chain of mountains in the world. Custer County is home to four Colorado Fourteeners and 52 high-country lakes, a pinnacle for anglers, along with the Gold Medal waters of the Arkansas River just minutes away. There is a small camping cabin on the property and subterranean power is in the road. This acreage comes with mineral rights. And on a clear, moonless night you can read by resplendent starlight. There are numerous, beautiful Colorado Blue Spruce, Aspen and Pine trees, much open space to roam and interesting rock outcroppings to explore. Each spring temporary water comes to the surface and a gurgling spring appears across the south end of the parcel. A local airport, Silver West, is nearby, or you can fly into Colorado Springs. Either are jumping off points for big game hunting, downhill skiing at Monarch Ski Resort and cross-country skiing, motorcycling, and exploring the Rocky Mountains via hiking the famous Rainbow Trail. Come home to your dream property in Colorado.