Miner’s Crossing Getaway

Executive Summary

Tucked along a scenic bend of the Colorado River, the Miner’s Crossing Getaway is a 48.3-acre retreat that delivers a feeling of seclusion rarely available just five minutes from downtown Glenwood Springs. The landscape is a mix of river frontage, elevated benches and classic mountainous terrain that catch the morning light. The property’s unique access—via a historic cable cart easement or by floating across the river—creates an unmistakable sense of adventure and privacy. It’s an untouched escape where the sounds of moving water, canyon breezes, and passing wildlife replace the rush of town life just minutes away.

For the analytical buyer, the tract offers meaningful fundamentals often impossible to replicate: 0.6 miles of Colorado River frontage for fishing, 0.7 miles of border shared with BLM land located in GMU 444 for hunting, and both flat and steeper terrain. Its proximity to I-70 and Glenwood Springs enhances year-round usability, while the lack of road access ensures privacy. This property is well suited for someone with a sense of adventure and a budget.

Property Highlights

• Acreage: 48.3 acres of varied terrain (flat benches + mountain slopes)

• River Frontage & Fishing: Approximately 0.6 miles on the Colorado River

• Public Land Border: 0.7 miles of border shared with BLM land

• Location: 5 minutes from Glenwood Springs

• Access: Easement for aerial cable cart crossing; river access via raft or small craft

• Hunting: Located in GMU 444

• Topography: Mix of usable flats, and mountainous terrain

• Views: Expansive canyon and river corridor views

• Proximity to Travel Corridor: Close to I-70 for convenience, without the feel of it

Property Access

Reaching this property feels like stepping into a different era—crossing the river by cable cart or drifting in by raft brings an undeniable sense of adventure and arrival. The limited access creates a level of privacy that simply cannot be duplicated this close to town.

• Access via easement for aerial cable cart crossing over the Colorado River

• Secondary access by raft or small river craft

• No road access ensures unmatched privacy and low traffic

• Minutes from Glenwood Springs despite its secluded feel

• Practical for seasonal gear transport and recreation

Ideal Uses

The property is a blank canvas for those who value privacy, recreation, hunting, fishing, and connection to the outdoors. It’s equally fitting for someone seeking a personal retreat, a small-scale recreational setup, or a long-term land investment in a high-demand corridor.

• Private riverfront retreat

• Hunting base in GMU 444

• River access for fishing and rafting

• Conservation

On-Ranch Recreation & Hunting

Here, recreating begins the moment you arrive—float to your doorstep, hike the canyon walls, glass for wildlife on the benches, or hunt the ridgelines that border public lands. With BLM access and GMU 444 at your doorstep, the opportunity for outdoor pursuit is literally seamless.

• Located in GMU 444

• Direct adjacency to BLM land expands your usable terrain dramatically

• Hiking, camping, and glassing points overlooking the canyon

• Fishing and boating directly from the property

• Excellent habitat along the river corridor for multiple species

• Rugged terrain ideal for challenging backcountry-style recreation

Nearby Recreation & Local Life

Despite its adventurous access, the property sits just minutes from one of Colorado’s most iconic mountain towns. Whether it’s dining, skiing, soaking, or trail exploration, Glenwood Springs anchors your lifestyle with year-round amenities.

• 5 minutes to Glenwood Springs shops, dining, and services

• Close to Glenwood Hot Springs and Iron Mountain Hot Springs

• Quick access to Sunlight Mountain Resort

• Immediate access to I-70 for travel toward Aspen/Vail

• Endless trail systems, biking, climbing, and river recreation nearby

Price

$250,000