Walter Ranch

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Walter Ranch

This working private farm/ranch contains several thousand acres of beautiful scenery in the canyon country of the Comanche grasslands. It is recommended to obtain permission to access this ranch prior to driving or hiking on this property. Hike through barely explored areas that host a diverse array of both grassland and shrubland birds. The canyonlands are home to many nesting raptors, including Golden Eagle and Prairie Falcon. This area is rich with Native American and Wild West lore, and the owners enjoy talking with visitors about that history.

County: Otero

Habitat: Grassland/Prairie, Mesa/Rimrock, Pinyon/Juniper Forest

Directions: Please remember that this is a working ranch as well as a private residence, and there may be times when the landowner cannot accommodate visits. While you are on the ranch, remember to stay on roads, leave gates as you find them (whether open or closed), and refrain from taking anything off the ranch or leaving trash behind.

Delorme: 100 B3
Roads of Colorado: 140 A2

Dates of Access: Open all year, contact owner prior to visit
Hours:
Ownership: Private property
Admission:

Restrictions: No vehicles beyond fences

Parking: Yes
Lodging: Hotel in La Junta

Handicapped: No
Handicapped Access: Limited

Latitude: 37.72255
Longitude: -103.57989

Amenities

RestroomsNo
Drinking FountainNo
Gravel TrailsNo
Paved TrailsNo
Platform/BlindNo
BoardwalkNo
ConcessionNo
Visitor CenterNo
Gift ShopNo
PrimitiveYes
CampingNo
PicnicNo
HuntingNo
FishingNo
2023-07-11T16:13:34-06:00

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