Pinon Hills Ranch offers larger acreage parcels in the high desert
It’s a fascinating drive down Trujillo Road out of Pagosa Springs, watching the terrain change from sub-alpine to desert in just a few miles. Leave behind the Ponderosa Pines and Gamble Oak of Pagosa to enter a world of Junipers and sagebrush.
Pinion Hills Ranch is a distinctive large-acreage community located approximately 13 miles south of Pagosa Springs along Trujillo Road. Situated on the San Juan River, this private, gated ranch community encompasses approximately 3,500 acres and is designed around spacious 35-acre homesteads, outdoor recreation, and a private rural lifestyle.
Key Features of Pinion Hills Ranch
- Large 35-Acre Homesteads: Spacious parcels provide exceptional privacy and room for homes, outbuildings, horses, livestock, and recreational activities.
- Private Gated Community: Access to the ranch is controlled by a private electronic gate, creating a secluded setting for residents and property owners.
- San Juan River Access: The ranch’s location along the San Juan River provides opportunities for fishing and riverside recreation, with some properties offering particularly convenient access.
- Private National Forest Access: Dedicated foot and horse easements provide access into adjacent San Juan National Forest lands that are otherwise difficult for the general public to reach.
- Equestrian-Friendly: Pinion Hills Ranch is specifically designed to accommodate an outdoor and equestrian lifestyle, with large parcels and horse-access easements.
- Outdoor Recreation: The surrounding lands provide opportunities for hiking, horseback riding, hunting, fishing, wildlife viewing, and off-road recreation.
- Private Infrastructure: Underground utilities, domestic water provided through the community system, and maintained private roads—including snow removal—provide infrastructure while retaining the ranch’s rural character.
- Open and Varied Terrain: Properties range from open, wide-ranging landscapes to more secluded areas with vegetation and elevated views, allowing buyers to choose from a variety of potential building sites.
Whether the goal is a custom mountain home, equestrian property, hunting retreat, or private recreational ranch, Pinion Hills Ranch offers a rare combination of acreage, privacy, infrastructure, and access to surrounding public lands.
Directions: Travel south from Pagosa Springs down Trujillo Road about 12 miles. Soon as you cross the San Juan River the Pinon Hills gate is an the left.
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