$250,000

Listen. You hear that? Me either. Maybe the faint trickling of Howard Creek. Escape to your own private mountain retreat on this stunning 35+ acre parcel in the sought-after Pine Ridge Ranch community west of Howard, Colorado. Tucked away among Pinon Pine, towering firs, and groves of scrub oak, this heavily treed property offers the perfect blend of seclusion, natural beauty, and ready-to-enjoy improvements. A vast diversity of foliage and terrain awaits your exploration. Old mining roads from the Historic Calcite Mine operation provide trails to hike. Electric is in the road at what most would consider the ideal building site, a nice plateau off of Lower Camp Road that over looks Howard and the Arkansas River Valley. Telephone service is in County Road 4. The highlight of the property are remnants from the Calcite Mine. Two old kilns and a large concrete foundation that the owners have used as a base camp with a shower. Water is provided by (4) approximately 300 gallon water tanks that gravity feed down to the site. Just outside the foundation is a 16x28 ft deck platform that can host the included 16x20 ft. Davis all season canvas tent with stove, bed, and futon. The deck is perched to take full advantage of the breathtaking panoramic views-overlooking rolling valleys, endless forest, and distant mountain peaks that light up at sunrise and sunset. Quiet, secluded, and surrounded by nature, yet conveniently located just 10 minutes from Howard and 30 minutes from Salida via maintained Highway 50, County Road 4, and Lower Camp Road, this property offers the ideal balance of privacy and accessibility. National Forest, The Rainbow Trail, and The Arkansas River can be easily accessed in minutes. Whether you're looking for a future homesite, recreational basecamp, or peaceful escape, this extraordinary parcel is a rare opportunity to own a slice of Colorado mountain paradise. They aren't making any more of it!