6 S RANCH
Rye, Colorado $2,700,000 2,586± Acres
INTRODUCTION 6 S Ranch offers an exceptional opportunity to own 2,586± deeded acres of productive grazing land and outstanding big game habitat in the scenic foothills of southern Colorado. Designed for efficient livestock management while providing excellent recreational opportunities in Colorado GMU 128, this turnkey ranch is ready for immediate operation. The ranch is thoughtfully cross-fenced into five rotational grazing pastures, allowing for improved forage management and livestock distribution. A dependable livestock water system includes two water wells, a 16,000+ gallon storage tank, and stock tanks strategically located throughout the property to provide reliable water across the ranch. The perimeter and cross fencing are in excellent condition, minimizing maintenance and allowing a new owner to focus on ranch operations. The landscape offers remarkable diversity, with rolling grassy meadows, rocky bluffs, and abundant stands of juniper, pinyon pine, Gambel oak, and sumac, creating both scenic beauty and outstanding wildlife habitat. Hunters and wildlife enthusiasts will appreciate healthy populations of elk, mule deer, pronghorn antelope, scaled quail, and roadrunners, making the ranch an equally appealing recreational retreat. Improvements include a well-built 1,200± square foot insulated shop (30’ x 40’ with 14-foot walls) featuring a large overhead roll-up door for storing equipment, ATVs, ranch supplies, or recreational gear. The ranch enjoys year-round county road access from Claymine Road and offers breathtaking panoramic views of the Spanish Peaks, Mestas, Greenhorn Mountain within the Wet Mountain Range, and even Pikes Peak on clear days. Whether you’re looking to expand a cattle operation, invest in productive Colorado ranchland, or own a premier hunting property with exceptional scenery, the 6 S Ranch delivers an outstanding combination of functionality, natural beauty, and recreational appeal.
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2,586± deeded acres in Pueblo County, Colorado Two water wells supply a comprehensive stock tank system throughout the ranch County road access from Claymine Road 30’ x 40’ with 14-foot walls and a roll-up door Juniper, pinyon, oak brush, and sumac vegetation cover rocky bluffs and grassy meadows Elk, mule deer, pronghorn, quail and dove hunting opportunities Cross-fenced into 5 rotational pastures 16,000± gallon storage tank can gravityfeed the entire water system Mountain views of the Spanish Peaks, Mountain Mestas, Greenhorn Mountain, and Pike’s Peak Great opportunity for a conservation easement
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ACREAGE The 6 S Ranch encompasses 2,586± deeded acres of diverse terrain in southern Colorado. The property features a mix of grassy meadows, rocky bluffs, and wooded areas with juniper, pinyon pine, Gambel oak, and sumac. This varied landscape supports both livestock grazing and wildlife habitat, with the ranch cross-fenced into five rotational pastures for efficient management.
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SCENIC VISTAS The 6 S Ranch offers panoramic mountain views, including the Spanish Peaks, Mount Mestas, Greenhorn Mountain amongst the Wet Mountain Range, and Pikes Peak. These distant peaks provide a dramatic backdrop to the ranch’s diverse terrain of rocky bluffs and grassy meadows.
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IMPROVEMENTS The 6 S Ranch features practical improvements designed to support efficient cattle operations and day-to-day ranch management. Two water wells supply an extensive livestock water system anchored by a 16,000± gallon storage tank, strategically located on a high bluff to provide gravity-fed water throughout the ranch. Nearby, the 30’ x 40’ insulated shop features 14-foot walls and a roll-up door. Overflow from the elevated storage tank provides an additional water source, benefiting both livestock and the abundant wildlife that frequent the ranch.
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RECREATION The Rye area offers exceptional year-round recreation in the surrounding Wet Mountains and San Isabel National Forest. Enjoy hiking, horseback riding, camping, fishing, wildlife viewing, and exploring nearby Lake Isabel. Winter brings another dimension, with the local Sangre Snowrunners supporting snowmobiling and groomed trails in the Ophir Creek/Greenhorn area. Greenhorn Road provides miles of winter riding with scenic loops through mountain meadows and forest. Pueblo County also offers boating, fishing, and water recreation at Lake Pueblo and Lake San Isabel.
HUNTING | WILDLIFE Located in Colorado GMU 128, the 6 S Ranch offers outstanding private-land hunting and wildlife viewing. The ranch’s 2,586± acres of meadows, oak brush, wooded draws, rocky bluffs, and dependable water provide excellent habitat for elk, mule deer, pronghorn, quail, dove, and other wildlife. A major benefit is over-the-counter bull elk rifle hunting, providing hunters an opportunity to pursue elk without drawing a limited bull license. Additional limited elk opportunities, including antlerless hunts, are available through CPW. 10
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FISHING Anglers will find diverse fishing opportunities throughout Pueblo and Fremont counties. Near Rye, Lake Isabel and St. Charles Creek offer scenic mountain trout fishing. The Arkansas River provides renowned fly fishing, including Gold Medal trout waters near Cañon City and productive tailwater below Pueblo Reservoir. Lake Pueblo expands the experience with boat and shoreline fishing for trout, walleye, bass, wiper, crappie, and catfish, creating excellent options for both fly and conventional anglers.
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INCOME OPPORTUNIT Y The 6 S Ranch offers multiple potential income avenues while maintaining its recreational appeal. Its five rotational pastures, excellent fencing, dependable wells, and gravity-fed livestock water system could support a cow/calf operation, seasonal yearling grazing, or a cattle lease. Hunting provides another potential revenue stream, with deer, pronghorn, and other hunting opportunities that could further diversify seasonal ranch income. 14 14
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NEARBY AT TR ACTION S & ACTIVITIES The Rye area provides easy access to Lake Isabel, San Isabel National Forest, Greenhorn Mountain Wilderness, Bishop Castle, and the Frontier Pathways Scenic Byway. Nearby Pueblo adds the Historic Arkansas Riverwalk and Lake Pueblo State Park, while Cañon City offers the Royal Gorge, Arkansas River rafting, and additional sightseeing, dining, and recreation.
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LOCATION
AIRPORT SERVICES
The 6 S Ranch combines a private rural setting with convenient access to services. Nearby Colorado City offers groceries, fuel, restaurants, primary medical care, and everyday necessities. Pueblo, approximately 25 miles northeast of Colorado City, expands access to hospitals, major shopping, dining, agricultural supplies, professional services, and other regional amenities.
The ranch offers convenient access to Pueblo Memorial Airport for commercial and general aviation services. Colorado Springs Airport provides expanded nonstop commercial service and connections nationwide. Pueblo Memorial also accommodates private and business aviation, making the ranch accessible for owners and guests arriving by private aircraft.
GET TING THERE Take I-25 Exit 77/Abbey Road North of Colorado City. Turn east onto Abbey Road and continue to Cedarwood Road. Follow Cedarwood Road east approximately 4.4 miles to Claymine Road. The 6 S Ranch begins near the intersection of Cedarwood and Claymine Roads, with the property extending primarily south and west.
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WATER RIGHTS The ranch is served by two permitted wells. Well 298461, completed in 2015 to 582± feet, tested at 30 GPM at the time it was drilled, while Well 330004, completed in 2023 to 575± feet in the Dakota Sandstone, has an estimated yield of 15 GPM at the time it was drilled. Both permits allow livestock watering and other approved ranch uses.
MINER AL RIGHTS All mineral rights appurtenant to the property and owned by the seller will convey to the buyer at closing. Mineral rights are not guaranteed. It is suggested that the buyer conduct a mineral search with a title company.
CON SERVATION | STEWARDSHIP Through thoughtful land stewardship, owners can conserve open space, enhance fish and wildlife habitat, and support sustainable agricultural operations. Conservation easements and long-term stewardship help preserve the character and productivity of working lands for future generations. With three neighboring 35+ acre subdivisions, the 6 S Ranch may offer an attractive opportunity for a conservation easement. Permanently protecting the 2,586± acres from future subdivision could preserve its agricultural use, wildlife habitat, open space, and scenic character while potentially providing the owner with federal and Colorado tax benefits, subject to qualification, appraisal, and easement terms. Each of us at Fay Ranches loves the land and wants to see it remain a productive agricultural ground and a quality fish and wildlife habitat. Through promoting thoughtful land stewardship, Fay Ranches has guided owners toward a legacy of conserving wide-open spaces, enhancing and creating fisheries and wildlife habitats, and implementing sustainable agricultural operations. Fay Ranches is proud to say that since our company began in 1992, our clients’ conservation ethics and land-use practices have significantly enhanced our work landscape.
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SUMMARY Spanning 2,586± deeded acres, the 6 S Ranch brings together the qualities that define southern Colorado ranch country: productive grazing, reliable water, abundant wildlife, and pretty mountain scenery. Five rotational pastures, excellent fencing, two wells, and a gravity-fed stock-water system create a strong foundation for cattle operations. Meadows, rocky bluffs, pinyon-juniper woodlands, and oak brush provide diverse habitat for elk, mule deer, pronghorn, and upland birds. Located in GMU 128, the ranch adds valuable hunting and recreational appeal, while county-road access, an insulated shop, and sweeping mountain views enhance its versatility.
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CONTACT PRICE $2,700,000
TA XES $2,515 (2025)
TERMS Cash Conventional Financing 1031 Exchange
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Please contact Joette Schalla, ALC at (719) 469-8374 | jschalla@ fayranches.com to schedule a showing. This is an exclusive listing. An agent from Fay Ranches, Inc. must be present at all showings, unless otherwise noted or other arrangements are made. To view other properties we have listed, please visit our web page at www. fayranches.com.
NOTICE Offer is subject to errors, omissions, prior sale, change or withdrawal without notice, and approval of purchase by owner. Information regarding land classification, carrying capacities, maps, etc., is intended only as a general guideline and has been provided by the owners and other sources deemed reliable, but the accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Prospective purchasers are encouraged to research the information to their own satisfaction.
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