Recreational Land for Sale in Villa Grove, Colorado

Saguache County parcels 3957-344-00-001 together with 3957-344-00-002. This property has been in the owner's family since 1968. It is finally time to pass the torch to a new adventurous family. 10 patented Mining Claims constitute the Hornet Manganese Mine with a Mining Survey from 1887. Completely surrounded by BLM and National Forest. Decent seasonal access from Highway 285 only two miles from the bottom of Poncha Pass to County Road UU52, to Forest Service Road 891, then 1.5 miles to the northern boundary of the property. For the 4 wheel drive enthusiast and intrepid mountain explorer, FS891 carries on through the property to access an insane amount of National Forest acreage and additional FS roads and ultimately leads to LL56 and the Bonanza area. The ideal building site at the bluff where the Manganese Hornet Mine was located has views of the entire Sangre De Cristo range until it literally runs out of sight. Through the trees to the west, Poncha Pass and the Sawatch Peaks there are visible. There are several mining pits and tunnels on the property but all are sealed off and pose no danger while still representing what created this property and the pioneer spirit of the men and women that braved the elements and unimaginable conditions to settle this part of Colorado 140 years ago. It is truly a breathtaking, historical, and one of a kind property. Cell service was available on the property.