Lawrence Family Ranch

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Lawrence Family Ranch

At the foot of the spectacular Sangre de Cristo Mountains, this 500+ acre private ranch offers birding in habitats from the hay meadows of the Wet Mountain Valley Floor to the alpine tundra of the San Isabel National Forest. Local birds include: Wild Turkey, raptors, jays, Pygmy Nuthatch, Cordilleran Flycatcher, Belted Kingfisher, woodpeckers, and owls. Three creeks, manmade ponds and beaver ponds provide riparian habitat. Rustic cabins and tours are available. This ranch is adjacent to the San Isabel National Forest and the famous Rainbow Trail.

County: Custer

Attractions: Ponds, Creeks, Easy Hiking Trails, Scenic Views, Access to Sangre de Cristo Wilderness Area

Habitat: Hay Meadow, Pinyon-Juniper-Oakbrush, Ponderosa Pine-White Fir, Aspen, Riparian, Pond, Lodgepole Pine, Englemann Spruce

Directions: To inquire about access to this ranch, lodging and to get directions, please call 719-649-7385 a minimum of 48 hours in advance of your potential visit.

Dates of Access: Open all year, contact owner prior to visit
Hours: By Appointment
Ownership: Private
Admission: Call for information

Restrictions: By Permission Only

Parking: Yes
Lodging: Rustic Cabins

Other Wildlife: Black Bear, Beaver, Chipmunk, Rock Squirrel, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Mule Deer, Elk, Bobcat, Mountain Lion

Handicapped: No
Handicapped Access: Limited Access

Latitude: 38.2213739
Longitude: -105.6041221

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Amenities

RestroomsYes
Drinking FountainYes
Gravel TrailsYes
Paved TrailsNo
Platform/BlindYes
BoardwalkNo
ConcessionNo
Visitor CenterNo
Gift ShopNo
PrimitiveYes
CampingYes
PicnicYes
HuntingYes
FishingYes
2022-01-20T14:43:00-07:00

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