Wild Horse Ranch Lot 38, Apt Lot 38, Laramie, WY 82070

Discover an exciting opportunity to own 40 acres atop Wild Horse Ranch, boasting breathtaking views of Sheep Mountain and the Snowy Range. Perched at the highest elevation in Wild Horse Ranch, Gelding Plateau offers uninterrupted vistas of the surrounding landscape, with unobstructed sunrises to the east and sunsets to the west. This prime location is perfect for building your dream home under Wyoming's vast sky. Situated at the northeast corner of Gelding and Pronghorn Roads, on the northern edge of Wild Horse Ranch, this site features native prairie grasses and groundcover, presenting a canvas of level building sites ready for your vision. Just 3.4 miles from the secured gate on Highway 130, the property is within easy reach of Laramie and nearby recreational amenities. Nestled at the base of Sheep Mountain and mere minutes from thousands of acres within the Medicine Bow National Forest, Wild Horse Ranch is an outdoor enthusiast's paradise. The community provides private recreational access to Lake Hattie, complete with a boat ramp just minutes from your doorstep. Here, you can fish for Browns, Cutthroats, Rainbow Trout, Kokanee Salmon, and Yellow Perch. Only 11 miles from Centennial, WY, the gateway to the Snowy Mountain Range, this property offers access to world-class snowmobiling, family-friendly downhill and cross-country skiing in winter, and a wealth of summer activities like ATV riding, rock climbing, hiking, camping, kayaking, trout fishing, and mountain biking. For hunters, the area teems with whitetail deer, elk, moose, and antelope, while bald eagles and hawks are often spotted hunting small game. The region also offers hunting for prairie dogs and coyotes without the need for tags, and elk tags are available over the counter. The area is designated as Area 9 for elk, 45 for antelope, and 76 for deer. At an elevation ranging from 7,200 to 8,000 feet, Wild Horse Ranch experiences the full beauty of southern Wyoming's four distinct seasons. Spring rains bring lush greenery and abundant wildlife, while summer days are warm and evenings are filled with starry skies. Fall offers crisp mornings and long days ideal for fly fishing, and winter invites snowshoeing or curling up with a favorite book. The ranch is also conveniently located for enjoying Wyoming Cowboy football, the Laramie Jubilee Days rodeo, or a quick trip to the Snowy Range Ski area. Wild Horse Ranch is just 16 miles west of Laramie, home to the University of Wyoming, and is within an hour and a half of Cheyenne or Fort Collins, Colorado. The Medicine Bow Mountains and Snowy Range Ski area are less than 30 minutes to the west, and Denver International Airport (DEN) is a two-hour drive south. To reach the property from Laramie, take Highway 130 west to Wild Horse Ranch Road, head south on Bronco Road to Barb Wire Way, and continue south on Gelding Road for 1.1 miles.