80 Acres in Fairview, UT - $700,000

The Gooseberry Creek 80 Acres is being offered as a smaller portion of the larger Skyline Ranch, and a high alpine forest inholding with Gooseberry Creek running through it. Gooseberry Creek is an excellent high mountain trout fishing stream. The larger Skyline Ranch, which is also for sale, has the following characteristics: The Skyline Ranch ranges in elevation from 8,000 to 9,500 feet, and is high alpine land with a mix of pine, aspen, and lush meadows. Located approximately 9 miles east of Fairview near Skyline Drive in the Manti-LaSal National Forest, the topography ranges from steep wooded canyons to large flat benches and plateau-like ridgelines. Roughly 2 miles of Gooseberry Creek runs through the ranch, providing premium fly fishing for trout, and Gooseberry Reservoir is within walking distance (1,000 feet), with premium lake fishing for larger trout. Dozens of springs and small creeks are scattered across the ranch, which includes over 30 separate Water Rights. Up to 7 shares of PRWUA may be included with entire ranch, which can be used to drill numerous culinary wells. Good access from the Junction of UT-31, UT-264, and Skyline Drive, only a few miles from ranch. Gentle alpine terrain allows for good access to all parts of the ranch from its interior private roads, and the ranch has over 16 miles of direct border with the 1.4 million acre Manti-LaSal National Forest complex. This area is revered by many as the states single best summer 4-wheeling and winter snowmobiling. Historically grazed by sheep to maintain favorable greenbelt tax status, 2021 taxes were only $556.49. Zoned SL (Sensitive Lands Zone, 1 residential unit per 40 acres). Excellent habitat and premium hunting for elk, located in the Central Mtns Manti Unit - a Limited Entry tag for trophy bulls. A General Season tag can be purchased over the counter for spike elk. Excellent habitat and premium hunting for mule deer, located in the Central Mtns Manti/San Rafael Unit - General Season tag for buck deer.