Ranches & Mesas
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Telluride is a region in Colorado that is known for its stunning landscapes and unique geological formations. Within this region, visitors can explore both the ranches and mesas that make up the area. Ranches in Telluride offer vast open fields and grazing lands, providing a glimpse into the area's agricultural history.
Meanwhile, the mesas offer flat-topped hills that are perfect for hiking and provide unparalleled panoramic views of the mountains and the town below.
Together, these features make for an unforgettable Colorado experience, with opportunities to explore the natural beauty of the region and learn about its history and culture.
Deep Creek Mesa
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Deep Creek Mesa lies north of the Telluride Valley with the Telluride Regional Airport as its anchor and is a prime location for buyers looking for luxury homes for sale in Telluride, Colorado. The mesa faces directly south therefore has sun that lasts longer than anywhere in the region. The views from here of Wilson Peak and Sunshine Mountain are just one focal point of the 360-degree panorama.
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Turkey Creek Mesa
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Turkey Creek Mesa sits to the south of the Telluride Valley and just over the hill from the ski slopes. Here you’ll find beautiful Telluride luxury homes for sale in rolling ranch land that is ideal for the aesthetically pleasing and private housing that occupies the area. Telluride Ski Ranches, the original development done by Joe Zoline and the Telluride Ski Company, has large lots and great western exposure. The Ski Ranches has equestrian and trail easements on all lots and is a phenomenal value in the Telluride region.
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HorseFly Mesa & Iron Springs
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Horsefly and Iron Springs Mesas lie northwest of the intersection of Highways 145 and 62 at Placerville. To access, turn right/northwest and drive 4.5 miles on Highway 62 to County Road X48 4.5 miles on the left. The two mesas are separated by X48 Road (often referred to as Brown Ranch Road).
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Specie Mesa
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Specie Mesa is the Telluride region’s western-most mesa, and is accessed at the intersection of Highway 145 and County Road M44 between Telluride and Norwood. This area has been known for cattle ranching since the late 1800s, and with its open ranges and large parcels it exemplifies the old west. Specie Mesa offers views of the Telluride ski resort, offers wide-open spaces.
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Wilson & Sunshine Mesa
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This is often Telluride’s most recognized mesa located at the base of the well-photographed Mount Wilson. To access, drive 14 miles west of Telluride on Highway 145, turning left on Fall Creek Road. The Hughes family, who once owned 10,000 acres from Wilson Mesa west to Norwood originally homesteaded the mesa in 1882. The mesa has spectacular views of not only Mount Wilson to the south, but of Telluride in the east.
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Hastings Mesa
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Like most in the area, Hastings Mesa was homesteaded in the late 1800s. It lies to the west of Last Dollar pass between Sawpit and Ski Dallas Divide and offers spectacular views of the Wilson range to the south, pastoral landscapes and views of the Sneffels mountains to the northeast. To access, drive to the intersection of Highway 145 and County Road 58P in Sawpit 12 miles down valley from Telluride.