Golden Bair Ranch - Eagle Valley Land Trust

Golden Bair Ranch offered a unique opportunity to protect the western gateway to Eagle County and the critical viewshed of the Glenwood Canyon along the Colorado River. In a single day, more than 15,000 travelers along I-70 and enjoy the commanding views of the ranch’s mountain meadows, sweeping stands of aspen and oak, and evergreen slopes that extend up to the canyon rim and into the backcountry. Those who take time to pull off at the Bair Ranch rest-stop find a beautiful setting with picnic tables, overlooks for visitors to enjoy the sights and sounds of the Colorado River, and accessibility to the Glenwood Canyon bike path. Interpretive signage highlights the cultural and historic significance of Bair Ranch. These views, coupled with diverse ecosystems on the ranch, and its importance to the Colorado River watershed lead Colorado Attorney General Ken Salazar to name it as one of the ten “crown jewels” of remaining open space in the State.

The easement is the Land Trust’s largest conservation easement to date consisting of 2,794 acres. The Golden Bair Ranch conservation project would not have been possible without EVLT’s major funding partner, Eagle County Open Space, and numerous private donors.