Ryan Ranch - Lake Fork of the Gunnison River

Ryan Ranch Preserve

Ryan Ranch - Lake Fork of the Gunnison River is a cooperative effort with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to acquire and protect this 829-acre site near Lake City. The site harbors an excellent example of the globally rare narrowleaf cottonwood-Colorado blue spruce/thinleaf alder plant community. The land also provides important public access to the BLM's Powderhorn Wilderness Study Area.

Ryan Ranch is located 2 miles south of the Gunnison and Hinsdale County lines. From Lake City, drive north on State Highway 149 for 6.75 miles. Turn right (east) on a gravel road at a BLM sign. Drive 200 yards to the river and park on the left (west) side of the road. The property extends downstream for about one mile on the east bank of the river.

For more information, call (303) 444-2950.

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