Located in the heart of the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, the ranch encompasses 1,285 +/- acres of irrigated & forested lands set against the backdrop of towering peaks. All of this is only  minutes from the historical mining & ranching town of Fairplay. Experience the ultimate outdoor lifestyle with unrivaled recreational opportunities right at your doorstep. Explore miles of scenic trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding, or cast a line into winding streams and private lakes for a day of fishing. During the winter, embrace the thrill of world-class skiing and snowboarding just a short drive away.

Discover the true essence of ranch life with the well-maintained facilities and infrastructure, including a stunning home and guesthouse, ample grazing pastures, and reliable water systems. The ranch also has a large shop, horse barn, equipment shed, and a stunning historic barn ready to go viral on Pinterest. Whether you’re a seasoned rancher or new to the industry, Silverheels Ranch provides the perfect setting to cultivate a thriving cattle operation, wedding venue, or a legacy property.

• 1,285 +/- Deeded Acres

• Main House

• Guest House

• 5 Total Outbuildings Including a Large Workshop, Equipment Shop, & Horse Barn

• Over a Mile of the West Boundary Backs to Over 400,000 Acres of National Forest

• Part of the East Boundary Backs to Over 2,000 Acres of BLM

• Multiple Ponds, Senior Water Rights, & Adjudicated Springs

• 9 Total Bedrooms

• 4.5 Total Bathrooms

• Crooked Creek – Entire Flow

• Berry South Water System – 4.40 CFS

• Berry Spring Ditch – 1.25 CFS

• Benefit Spring – 3.60 CFS

• Weston Spring Pipeline – 1 CFS

• Upper & Lower Weston Spring – .06 CFS

• Water Rights Provide Water for Livestock & Irrigation

• Over 200 Acres of High Producing Hay Pasture

• Produces Over 300 Tons of Hay on an Average Year With Good Water & Fertilizer

• Currently Runs 150 +/- Head of Cattle Through Summer Months

• Miles of Hiking, Biking, & Cross Country Trail Directly from Your Property

• Short Drive to the World Class Ski Resort of Breckenridge, Colorado

• Short Drive to Gold Medal Fishing Waters

• Short Drive to Any of the Best Fishing & Recreational Reservoirs in Colorado Including:

  • 11 Mile

  • Spinny Mountain Reservoir

  • Tarryall Reservoir

  • Antero Reservoir

  • Jefferson Lake

• Part of Big Game Trophy Unit 500

• As a Landowner You Have the Potential to Receive:

  • 2 Elk Tags

  • 6 Leftover Elk Tags

  • 2 Deer Tags

  • 6 Leftover Deer Tags

Silverheels Ranch has a good network of trails and roads to reach all corners of the ranch for perimeter fence maintenance and to provide access to the 2,000 +/- acres of BLM and 400,000 +/- acres of Pike National Forest that backs the ranch. With great water, healthy grasses, & thoughtful management, the property sustains large elk & deer herds year-round. Know that the ranch borders 1.3 miles of National Forest and over a half mile of BLM to ensure that the beauty of this property will remain untouched. There is also opportunity to take advantage of offsetting the cost of the ranch by putting it in a Conservation Easement and taking advantage of State Tax Credits and Federal Tax deductions to preserve the land forever.

She arrived in Buckskin Joe one day on the stagecoach, veiled and wearing slippers with sliver heels. Walking into Billy Buck’s Saloon, she got a job when she removed her veil to reveal the most beautiful face ever seen in the camps. Her fame and popularity as a dancer became unmatched. In 1861, some sheepherders arrived in camp to bring mutton to the miners, they also brought smallpox. As miner after miner was stricken, Silver Heels faithfully cared for the miners until she too contracted the disease. When the epidemic had passed, the men took up a purse to show their gratitude to her. But they found Silver Heels’ cabin deserted when they arrived with their gift.

No one knows what became of her. The legend claims she had been so disfigured by the pox that she stole away to anonymity, but that a shadowy, veiled figure – thought to be Silver Heels – was sometimes seen visiting the graves in the old Buckskin Cemetery. The miners, determined to pay some tribute to the dance hall girl, named the solitary peak above the town of Fairplay, Mount Silver Heels.