Borders Lewis & Clark National Forest on the Rocky Mountain Front.Great recreational property. Historical Old North Trail passes through. Wildlife habitat. Green Lake, plus many other small lakes. Gorgeous scenery, including many Aspens. Power on property. Within 150 miles to Kalispell & Great Falls. One mile off of pavement. Sub Alpine property.You can see Glacier National Park Mountains from this property.
Location
The Heart Butte Ranch is located at the base of the Rocky Mountain front, 30 +/- miles northwest of Valier, MT. This area is the heart of the grizzly bear habitat. This property is 117 +/- miles from the Great Falls airport and 126 miles from the Kalispell airport. This land is part of the Blackfoot Indian Reservation.
Acreage
6,500 +/- pastured acres.
Recreational Opportunities
Backcountry trail rides. Wildlife observations.
Fishing:
Brook trout in Whitetail and Blacktail Creeks. 5 +/- miles to Swift Dam.
Hunting:
Hunting is not allowed on this property, but it is only two +/- miles from the Bob Marshall Wilderness Area, where one can hunt for elk, deer and black bears.
Forest Service Access:
The Heart Butte Ranch borders the Lewis and Clark National Forest. Two Forest Service trails start on property.
Access
Two +/- miles off Heart Butte Road.
Description of the land
Topography:
This property features a variety of terrain, from a lake covered basin, to rolling hills and mountain tops. Approximately 30% of the land is covered with aspen trees.
Livestock Consideration:
Currently this land is used as summer pasture for 600 +/- head of cattle.
Elevation, Precipitation, and Climate
22 to 34 inch precipitation zone. 4,800 to 5,800 ft elevation.
Natural Water Resources
Green lake plus numerous other lakes. Two year-round creeks, Whitetail and Blacktail Creeks. Several springs.
Improvements
Wells
Developed spring.
Roads
Primitive ranch access roads. County/Forest Service access roads through property.
Wildlife
Home to elk, mule deer, whitetail deer, moose, grizzly bear, black bear, mountain lion, small game ruffed grouse and waterfowl.
Timber
Mostly aspen trees no commercial timber.
Water Rights
Two water rights on the creeks. Statement of Claim 498040-00.
Mineral Rights
Any appurtenant to the property transfer upon sale.
Easements
No existing however it is exceptional property for a wildlife easement
Leases and Permits
Forest Service Permit for 200 AUM's
Showings
Contact listing agent.
Price
$4,800,000
Brokers Comments
This property with it's aspens, lakes and two year-round creeks is more likely to be found in Alaska than the lower 48 states. This is one of the prime habitats of the Grizzly Bear. Known as "Grizzly Alley" to the locals, this much used travel route of the grizzly bear on the Rocky Front passes through this property. The "Old North Trail" a prehistoric migration route also passes through this property.
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