Highway 85 , Lead, SD 57754(Lawrence County)

This secluded legacy ranch encompasses 454.56 acres of aspen lined meadows and pine-forested terrain. It is uniquely situated with direct access from Highway 85, yet 95% of the border adjoins the Black Hills National Forest. It is located just 20 miles west of historic Deadwood, 9 miles from the mouth of Spearfish Canyon and just 4 miles from Trails Head Lodge. A new solar powered well was drilled 7 years ago providing water for livestock and wildlife with adequate flow to also supply a new home. For those wanting to continue the current ag operations, the herd of approximately 82 cow/calf pairs could be purchased separately along with a Term Grazing Land Permit with the forest service. It is highly regarded for its privacy, extensive grazing resources, and diverse wildlife populations, which include elk, deer, and turkey. The property ranges in elevation from 6,300 feet at the lower end to 6,500 feet.

The HS Bar Ranch offers enticing possibilities for the discerning buyer seeking a wise investment or a beautiful place to call home with stunning views and a rich history. It offers the best of South Dakota recreation as well as an opportune investment including development potential

Wildlife viewing and hunting both on and around the property serve as another primary attraction of The HS Bar Ranch. The area is home to elk and white-tailed deer, turkey as well as mountain lion and a variety of common birds and smaller animals. White-tailed deer are plentiful on the property throughout the year and elk typically move onto the ranch in the fall and winter. There is a good possibility that a new owner would qualify for a landowner elk tag. Fifty percent of the licenses in each hunting unit are available to persons who qualify for landowner-operator preference. A minimum of 240 acres of land within an elk unit which has had at least 500 days of elk use since the last day of the previous application period is required to qualify. An elk use day is any day an elk feeds or waters on private land.

Recreation

From hiking, biking, climbing, skiing, snowmobiling and snowshoeing, the Black Hills National Forest offers recreation activities for all ages, stages and interests. Adjoining the property are The Eagle Cliff Trails, a non-motorized recreational experience resource that maintains trails for winter cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. One of the trails actually traverses a portion of the ranch. The Trails Head Lodge, the central hub of the snowmobile system, is located 4 miles west.It provides lodging, snowmobile rental and UTV rentals. The attractive features of the Black Hills National Forest, Custer State Park, and area National Parks, Memorials, and Monuments are the foundation for the local recreation economies. Amid the splendid scenery of the Black Hills National Forest are 11 reservoirs, 30 campgrounds, 26 picnic areas, 2 scenic byways, 1,300 miles of streams, 13,000 acres of wilderness, 353 miles of trails, and much more.

TheBlack Hills National Forestcovers more than 1.2 million acres in western South Dakota and northeastern Wyoming, with activities for just about anyone who likes to spend time outdoors. Known as an Island in the Plains, the hills rise out of the prairie creating a variety of terrain for activities ranging from mountain biking to rock climbing to hiking. Off-road enthusiasts will love exploring more than 600 miles of ATV trails throughout the forest that weave through canyons and gulches, across plains, and past amazing rock formations.

Snowmobiling has really come of age in the Black Hills with the development of a 350-mile network of marked, mapped and groomed snowmobile trails. The trails lead up through deep canyons, weave through the pine forests and ascend to summit lookouts. The trails also open onto huge, untracked meadows and play areas where the powder-floating is superb! Full-time staff grooms the trails every night. The good word about quality riding spreads quickly among snowmobilers. The Black Hills Snowmobile Trail system ranks in the top ten places to ride in North America, according to editions of SnoWest magazine and SuperTrax International. The system gained special recognition for grooming, signage, maps and services.

Water/Mineral Rights & Natural Resources

The property is serviced by a private solar well drilled less than 7 years ago that is approximately 340 feet deep. The well log shows that it is in the Madison formation and produces 15 gallon per minute. There are also several springs providing additional water

Any mineral rights appurtenant to the property owned by the sellers will transfer with the real estate. Seller makes no representations or warranty with regard to the actual mineral interests held by the seller. All prospective Buyers will be responsible to have an independent mineral right search performed to determine the extent of mineral ownership

The perimeter of the property is not fenced except along the highway. Seller is selling the property in an as is condition which includes the location of the fences as they exist. Boundaries shown on accompanying maps are approximate based on the legal description and may not indicate a survey. Maps are not to scale and are for visual aid only. Their accuracy is not guaranteed.

History

Life is what happens when you stop counting time and begin searching for your place in the sun. This is a place of inspiration andsolitude. The possibilities and opportunities are as endless as the Western Sky. Steeping ourselves in beauty is one of the most practical investments one can make. By sharing this beauty with other loved ones, you will be developing memories and building eternal legacies.The HS Bar Ranch is where you and your family can make memories that will last a lifetime, a place where your dreams can become reality. This property offers many possibilities such as premier ranch estate, development, and multiple steams of income from grazing, timber and hunting.