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This site
describes 109 acres of Colorado mountain real estate located in the San
Juans. The San Juan range forms the southern part of Colorado's Rocky Mountains and is thought by some to have the best, most varied scenery of all. Spanning the continental divide, the San Juan Mountains have numerous jagged volcanic summits, 13 of which rise to over 14,000 feet, many lakes, waterfalls and streams including the source of the Rio Grande, several historic towns and countless relics from the gold and silver mining era of the nineteenth century. The San Juan Mountains cover an area from east to west of more than 120 miles and from north to south more than 60 miles, 1,869,931 acres of public-owned land. The San Juan Mountains are highly mineralized (the Colorado Mineral Belt) and figured in the gold and silver mining industry of early Colorado. Major towns, all old mining camps, include Creede, Lake City, Silverton, Ouray, and Telluride. Mining is now uneconomical in the region. The 109.44 acres of Colorado Mountain real estate described on this web site sits at the southern tip of the San Juans. The southeast side of the range is serviced by the Pagosa Ranger District- This is the easternmost ranger district in the southern Colorado National Forest. The San Juan Mountains Association is an independent association that watches over and helps preserve the mountains and provides a knowledge base about current environmental issues. The association declares its mission as: "Enhance personal and community stewardship of natural, cultural and heritage resources on public and other lands in Southwest Colorado through education, interpretation, information and participation." Recreation - The awesome beauty of southern Colorado attracts tourists in all seasons. One of the great adventures, in both the summer and fall, is the narrow-gauge railway between Durango and Silverton. Four-wheeling is also popular on the old trails, which link the historic mining camps. Visiting old ghost towns is popular as is wilderness trekking. Numerous campgrounds and picnic sites are scattered throughout the forest. Skiers are attracted to the Wolf Creek Ski Area, Durango Mountain Resort, and Telluride. Fishing for trout in high isolated lakes, swift streams or reservoirs such as McPhee, Vallecito, Lemon and Williams Creek Lake offer the angler many challenges. Climate - The area has cool summers and cold winters in the higher elevations. The lower elevations experience a more temperate winter. There are several permanent snowfields, and snow patches remain in sheltered areas throughout the summer. In the higher elevations you should be prepared for freezing weather at all times of the year. This web site contains information about a 109 acre Colorado horse ranch for sale. This property sits in the lower elevations of the range, but has spectacular views of the southern canyons and peaks. |
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| The Navajo River flows out of the southernmost peaks of the mountains, dips briefly into New Mexico and then joins the Piedra River. Chromo is located close to the source of the Navajo River which is renowned for its fishing. | ||
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