Established in 1988, Delagua Canyon Ranches is a 2800-acre ranch located in the foothills of beautiful Southern Colorado between Fisher's Peak to the southeast and the Spanish Peaks to the northwest. Only 20 miles northwest of the town of Trinidad, this mountainous community provides its residents a peaceful, secluded environment in which to live or visit while offering close proximity for access to amenities.
Delagua Canyon Ranches sits in Las Animas County. The biggest county in Colorado, Las Animas County boasts a size of 4,749 square miles - a size almost equivalent to the state of Connecticut - while having a meager population of only about 15,000, equating to roughly 2.8 people per square mile. The county is very much rural, with much of its economy relying on ranching and farming. The large agricultural industry combined with the sparse population gives the area a real "hometown" feel.
The closest city to Delagua Canyon Ranches that offers all of the amenities, and the county seat of Las Animas County, is Trinidad, which is located just 20 miles southeast of the Ranch. Brimming with history, Trinidad, which was one of the main stops along the Santa Fe Trail, has a diverse group of peoples, including multiple-generation locals, ranchers, farmers, urbanites, and travelers from all over the world. Even though the area is mostly rural, cultural activities abound year-round and include: a repertory theatre, historical museums, an arts council, art museums, an archaeology museum, two libraries, a heritage festival, a blues festival, a community college, a minor league baseball team, a farmer's market, an award-winning golf course, an annual rodeo, and one of the best skate parks in the country.
Within the Ranch, community members enjoy hiking, biking, horse-riding, sledding, snowshoeing, and ATVing on our more than 24 miles of private road. In addition, many community members enjoy animal watching, photography, gardening, raising livestock, and hunting. Most of the ranch properties have breathtaking views of either Fisher's Peak, Spanish Peaks, the Sangro de Cristo mountains, the Eastern Plains, the foothills, or all of these. Delagua Canyon Ranches provides solitude in a peaceful and pristine setting while offering good access for enjoying all the amenities from the surrounding communities.
Delagua Canyon Ranches sits in Las Animas County. The biggest county in Colorado, Las Animas County boasts a size of 4,749 square miles - a size almost equivalent to the state of Connecticut - while having a meager population of only about 15,000, equating to roughly 2.8 people per square mile. The county is very much rural, with much of its economy relying on ranching and farming. The large agricultural industry combined with the sparse population gives the area a real "hometown" feel.
The closest city to Delagua Canyon Ranches that offers all of the amenities, and the county seat of Las Animas County, is Trinidad, which is located just 20 miles southeast of the Ranch. Brimming with history, Trinidad, which was one of the main stops along the Santa Fe Trail, has a diverse group of peoples, including multiple-generation locals, ranchers, farmers, urbanites, and travelers from all over the world. Even though the area is mostly rural, cultural activities abound year-round and include: a repertory theatre, historical museums, an arts council, art museums, an archaeology museum, two libraries, a heritage festival, a blues festival, a community college, a minor league baseball team, a farmer's market, an award-winning golf course, an annual rodeo, and one of the best skate parks in the country.
Within the Ranch, community members enjoy hiking, biking, horse-riding, sledding, snowshoeing, and ATVing on our more than 24 miles of private road. In addition, many community members enjoy animal watching, photography, gardening, raising livestock, and hunting. Most of the ranch properties have breathtaking views of either Fisher's Peak, Spanish Peaks, the Sangro de Cristo mountains, the Eastern Plains, the foothills, or all of these. Delagua Canyon Ranches provides solitude in a peaceful and pristine setting while offering good access for enjoying all the amenities from the surrounding communities.