PROPERTY INFORMATION
A unique opportunity to enjoy an ultimate sense of privacy in one of Jackson Hole’s most beautiful natural settings, and be just ten minutes from all the amenities of Jackson’s charming western community. Offered in two non-contiguous parcels sold separately (100 acres and 172 acres).
The historic Jenkins Ranch, perfect as a gentleman’s ranch, retreat or family compound, is located in the heart of Jackson Hole offering complete and absolute privacy that feels light years from civilization. Yet it is only about ten minutes from restaurants, galleries, shops and theaters surrounding the picturesque Jackson Hole Town Square. Both Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks are just minutes away. The stun ning natural beauty, diverse ecosystems and abundant wildlife are so unique that the Jackson Hole surrounding area has been designated as a World Heritage Site signifying its value and importance to the planet.
It is rare in Jackson Hole to find 272 acres of stunning ranch land so close to all the amenities of a renowned mountain resort community. This pristine property, part of the original Jenkins Ranch, has been in family ownership for nearly a century. Offered in two non-contiguous parcels sold separately (100 acres and 172 acres), the Jenkins Ranch affords magnificent views of the Teton Mountain Range, full flowing fishable streams and large wildflower laden meadows framed by old growth forests of evergreens and cottonwoods. The Jenkins Ranch has long been agricultural, supporting a working cattle operation and gorgeous habitat for elk, moose, deer and waterfowl.
Activities
Surrounded by open meadows laced with creeks, Teton views, cottonwoods, willows and evergreen forests where elk and deer are frequent visitors….the Jenkins Ranch offers a quiet natural get-away.
For the more active tastes, whether you enjoy horseback riding, hiking, climbing or mountain biking …hunting, fishing or boat ing, golfing, skiing or tennis….art, music or shopping…all are within minutes of the ranch.
For the fly-fisherman, the ranch is criss-crossed by Cody Creek and Blue Crane Creek which are free flowing trout streams, home to native cutthroat and brook trout. Nourished by consistent water flows and spawning beds, Cody Creek is considered to be a blue-ribbon cutthroat stream. The near-by Snake River, long renowned as one of the West’s great rivers, is known for its excellent fly-fishing, rafting and whitewater.
The Jenkins Ranch has a long history in agriculture, supporting working cattle and horse operations over the years. Today, the Ranch leases the land to a local cattle rancher from June to September who pastures about a 100 head of steers. Each of the two available ranch parcels has live water and acres of irrigated and fenced pastures.
The outside world seems to disappear, yet this 100 acre property is tucked away on the edge of town.
This 100 acre parcel is beautiful pastoral land, perfect as a gentleman’s ranch, retreat or family compound, is completely private, virtually surrounded by protected conservation property and buffered to the east by a prominent butte. This stunning property features sweeping mountain views, large open meadows framed by old growth forests of evergreens and cottonwoods, and two full flowing fishable streams, Blue Crane and Cody Creeks. Cody Creek, with consistent water flows and spawning beds, is considered to be a blue ribbon cutthroat stream. Blue Crane, currently fishable, can become a much improved cutthroat and brook trout stream with some habitat rehabilitation. This gorgeous and functional agricultural property supports livestock, a lush habitat for elk, moose, deer and waterfowl and features a lovely building area for a residence, guest house and outbuildings.
Terrain: sweeping mountain views; open meadows perfect for livestock; old growth forest of conifers and cottonwoods; half mile of Cody Creek (a full flowing trout stream), Blue Crane Creek meander along the western boundary and buffered on the east by a prominent butte. Working cattle ranch.
You won’t believe there’s a sanctuary like this just 10 minutes of town.