ponderosa trl, Canon City, CO 81212

Tucked away in the cooler mountain country of Southern Colorado, this property offers the kind of peace and freedom that's getting harder to find. You're only about 40 minutes from both Canon City and Westcliffe, making it easy to run to town for supplies, a good meal, or local events while still enjoying the privacy of your own mountain retreat. Colorado Springs Airport is roughly two hours away, and Denver can be reached in about three hours, making this an easy weekend getaway from the Front Range. It is a forested 35.18-acre mountain retreat. Nestled between beautiful rocky hills and with BLM and National Forest land in close reach. The area is a hunter's paradise (with the proper license) on your property or the 480 acres of state land Griffin Ranch Road Users Group leases with endless opportunities for hiking, horseback riding, wildlife viewing, and outdoor adventure. Enjoy views of the Sangre d Christo Vistas and the rocky Wet Mountains. They provide a picturesque backdrop for your camping or a future home. The land includes beautiful ponderosa and pinion trees, adding to its natural charm. Whether you are coming to camp during the summer or build your dream home the property features a blend of level building areas, gentle slopes, rock outcroppings, and native trees, creating multiple options for siting a custom residence with privacy and commanding views. Griffin Ranch is a gated community with fully maintained roads. It has walk-in access to 480 acres of Colorado State Trust Land with private ranch access only. Great place to recreate, hike and hunt. No covenants,. There is a Griffin Ranch Road Users Group to maintain the common area roads and gates. There is also private hiking access to Grape Creek. Trash is by subscription. There is a cattle lease on all 81 properties within the GRRUG. Don't miss the opportunity to own a piece of paradise in this rural location.