Quick stats: 760 acres, 72 acres flood irrigated, 2 miles creek, completely surrounded by federal land. This century-old Idaho Mountain ranch is located in the Salmon River Mountains northwest of Challis, Idaho. The remote 760 acre parcel is completely surrounded by BLM lands and is bisected by Little Hat Creek. Water rights from Little Hat irrigate 72 acres of hay and pasture. The creek runs for approximately 2 miles through the ranch. Woody cover is abundant along the creek, and several springs also contribute water. Because of the perennial nature of the creek, it holds a native trout population. Elk and deer are abundant and bighorn sheep and antelope are common ranch visitors. The wide riparian area with native currants and berries serves as a green magnet for numerous chukars, sage grouse and songbirds. Black bear and wolves are occasional visitors. A visit to the ranch any day of the year always brings a special gift. It may be hearing chukars chatter up the hillsides or a flock of sage grouse bursting with their brood from cover. It could be a new elk calf or maybe just the way the sunlight basks the golden hills. Little Hat Ranch always brings peace and quiet to the visitor. A conservation easement was placed on the ranch to ensure that the unique wildlife and scenic values would not be compromised in the future, while allowing the property to continue to be used for cattle ranching. The easement allows for a total of 4000 square feet in buildings (there is currently no structure on the parcel) and presents the owner with the choice of numerous attractive building zones. The remote nature of the ranch means that there is no place on the ranch where any other homes or ranches can be seen. Mountain views are abundant. The parcel is served by a BLM/USFS maintained improved gravel road that travels some 8 miles through scenic open BLM country to the ranch from the Salmon River. With only part-time residence landowners several miles further up the road, and miles of virtual wilderness beyond them, solitude and quiet is a given on this lovely private inholding in the heart of Idaho.
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