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Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Western US ranch four times bigger than New York City goes on sale for $79.5M
Here's a home where the Buffalo roam — but you're going to need about $80 million of you want to join them. A giant Western ranch four times bigger than New York City and twice the size of London has hit the market. Central Wyoming 's sprawling Pathfinder Ranches totals over 916,000 acres and includes fully working cattle ranches, a main lodge, and a church. The main home has original hardwood floors, stone and wood walls, and beamed ceilings, and is for sale with local luxury realtor Michael Swan from Swan Land Company. The price tag is a cool $79.5 million. 'The sale of Pathfinder Ranches represents an unprecedented opportunity to own and operate one of few remaining large cattle operations in the American West,' Ryan Lance, President of Pathfinder Ranches, told the Daily Mail. 'Pathfinder represents a piece of our country's pioneering spirit and a chance to make a real contribution to both modern ranching practices and conservation.' The ranches span four counties and cover around 1 percent of Wyoming. The land is nestled between the Ferris, Pedro and Green mountain ranges, and it counts the Pathfinder Reservoir and a section of the Sweetwater River as part of its property. The property is one of the largest working ranches in the Rocky Mountains. The ranch is also home to the nation's first habitat conservation bank for sage-grouse — the largest ever approved by the US Department of the Interior's Fish and Wildlife Service. The nine-bedroom, 7.5-bath lodge was designed with an open layout, a full bar, a game room, gourmet kitchen, and floor-to-ceiling windows that frame the Ferris and Pedro Mountains. The land hosts 12 ranches in total, hosting approximately 3,400 cows, 180 bulls and 130 saddle horses. The listing reads: 'Pathfinder Ranches is a testament to stewardship. 'Past stewards have worked this ground, building healthy soil, nurturing wildlife habitats, and protecting fragile species such as the greater sage-grouse through thoughtful grazing practices and regenerative efforts. 'This property is a true king maker.' The listing continues: 'The next owner will inherit a legacy, with the chance to make a lasting impact on the land, the industry, the culture, and the state of Wyoming; to experience the simple wealth of clean air and wide-open spaces; and to immediately take their place among the major players in the cattle world.' The ranch's broker, Scott Williams, said a ranch like this is not built overnight, but 'takes generations of grit, vision, and dedication.' 'This legacy property is about impact on the land, the industry, the culture, and the state of Wyoming,' he said. Pathfinder is larger even than the fictional 'Yellowstone' Dutton Ranch from Taylor Sheridan's famous television series, which is somewhere between 775,000 to 825,000 acres. Meanwhile, another Wyoming ranch with ties to Ernest Hemingway listed in early June. Set against the stunning Bighorn Mountains, the ranch Hemingway used as a writer's retreat was listed for $29 million. The historic Spear Ranch, which dates back to the 1800s, is celebrated for its tranquil seclusion, breathtaking vistas and deep ties to both literary and Western heritage. It spans over 300 acres of pristine landscape and includes a 7,500-square-foot New England–style main residence, multiple guest cabins and a collection of rustic outbuildings. A nearby guest retreat is where Hemingway sought solitude and completed the first draft of A Farewell to Arms in 1928. Ranches are all the rage in recent months. In New Mexico, a ranch more than half the size of the state of Rhode Island recently sold after being listed for a nine-figure sum. The 540,000-acre Great Western Ranch was put on the market for $142 million in 2024 by the Horton family, the development dynasty that spent the last decade building the mammoth property. In July, the asking price had dropped to $115 million, but the actual selling price remains unclear.
New York Post
08-08-2025
- Business
- New York Post
This $79.5M Wyoming ranch is 4 times the size of New York City — and larger than Rhode Island
Watch out, city slickers — you could fit more than four New York Cities inside this ranch. A 916,076-acre grazing empire in Wyoming listed this week for a grand total of $79.5 million, the New York Times reported. Pathfinder Ranches, which encompasses four separate properties, is one of the largest working ranches in the Rocky Mountains, and occupies more than 1% of its home state given its massive size. The gargantuan listing nestled between mountain ranges offers potential buyers a money-making empire, a resource-rich landscape and a significant slice of American history. 10 Pathfinder Ranches occupy more than 1% of Wyoming's total acreage. Swan Land Company 10 The extensive land is home to approximately 3,400 cows, 180 bulls and 130 saddle horses. Nicole Terrill 10 A map of Pathfinder Ranches in Wyoming, compared to New York City and Rhode Island. Merrill Sherman / NY Post Design The 1,431-square-mile assemblage, listed by Swan Land Company broker Scott Williams, is every cowboy's dream. Its rolling foothills, high plains and broad river valleys cross four counties, according to listing materials. Altogether, this mega-ranch is collectively larger than the states of Delaware or Rhode Island. 'A ranch like this is not built overnight, but takes generations of grit, vision and dedication to become something like Pathfinder,' Williams said in a statement shared with The Post. 10 Names carved into Independence Rock. Tom Hager The land is steeped in early American history. It dates back to the 1870s, the Times reported. Within Pathfinder's confines sits Independence Rock, where westward pioneers carved their names throughout the 19th century, and the famous Oregon Trail and Pony Express paths crossed through. The property hosts 12 ranches total, according to listing materials, hosting approximately 3,400 cows, 180 bulls and 130 saddle horses. 10 The Great Pathfinder Lodge and several outbuildings. Swan Land Company 10 The ranch's main residence spans more than 6,500 square feet. Swan Land Company 10 Large windows look out over rolling hills and Pathfinder Reservoir. Nathan Han 10 A small church. Swan Land Company Ranch houses, outbuildings, barns, a church and even a riding area are dispersed across the four swaths of land. Pathfinder's residential center can be found on the 25,000-acre Two Crosses property, according to the Times. The Great Pathfinder Lodge spans 6,579 square feet, with a total of nine bedrooms and eight bathrooms. Most of the Pathfinder acreage was assembled between 2005 and 2018 in a partnership that has since narrowed down to just Sammons Enterprises, Pathfinder's parent company, the Times reported. Ryan Lance, president of Pathfinder Ranches, told the outlet that the property no longer fits in the company's portfolio. 'Pathfinder represents a piece of our country's pioneering spirit, productive and thoughtfully managed land, and a chance to make a real contribution to both modern ranching practices and conservation,' Lance said in a statement. 10 Reservoirs and rivers are scattered throughout the 916,076-acre grazing empire. 10 The sage-grouse, a ground-dwelling bird, is protected by a large conservation bank. Noppadol Paothong Natural resources are abundant here, including two reservoirs and 20 miles of the Sweetwater River. The land boasts the country's first and largest habitat conservation bank for sage-grouse, a large and distinctive ground-dwelling bird in the American West. The strange-looking sage-grouse isn't the only animal that enjoys Pathfinder's stewardship. The bank also protects habitat of elk, bald and golden eagles, raptors and other classic wildlife of the American West.
New York Times
06-08-2025
- Business
- New York Times
A Ranch Four Times the Size of New York City for $79.5 Million
Home, home on the million-acre range. Close to it, anyway. A sprawling 916,076-acre ranch in central Wyoming hit the market on Wednesday. It's a prize for any baron with enough hat and cattle to afford its $79.5 million price tag. The listing includes four distinct properties, known collectively as Pathfinder Ranches, that span four counties and cover more than 1 percent of Wyoming. The ranch is larger than Rhode Island and more than four times the size of New York City. Nestled between the Ferris, Pedro and Green mountain ranges, the property also includes the Pathfinder Reservoir and 20 miles of the Sweetwater River. All four properties are currently leased to commercial cattle operations, making Pathfinder one of the largest working ranches in the Rocky Mountains. 'You could describe Pathfinder Ranch as a grazing empire,' said Scott Williams, associate broker with Swan Land Company, which represents the listing. 'It's a vast expanse of grasslands, sagebrush, river corridors, wildlife, and, simply, freedom.' Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
This $72.5 Million Utah Ranch's 7,000+ Rugged Acres Include a Backcountry Camp
An absolutely massive ranch just an hour from Salt Lake City could become one of the most expensive properties ever sold in Utah. Sheep Creek Canyon Ranch in Morgan County, all 7,000-plus acres of it, has just hit the market for an incredible $72.5 million. Along with vast open spaces, the property includes a French-inspired main home, a speakeasy/guest house, and equestrian facilities. There's even a backcountry tented camp. Sam R. Sanders and Tim Anderson at Swan Land Company hold the listing. More from Robb Report Jeff Bezos Has Changed the Location of His Extravagant Venice Wedding Following Protests Wealthy Europeans Moving to Tax Havens Are Getting Hit With Exit Charges From Their Home Countries A Napa Valley Estate With 13 Acres of Grape Vines Just Hit the Market for $21 Million 'Water resources are what separate ranches in Utah, and there is categorically nothing like this for sale right now,' Sanders said in a statement. 'The thoughtfully designed, luxurious main home in combination with the speakeasy and equestrian facilities are stunning, but over four miles of live water are really the icing on the cake. With unmatched privacy yet incredible accessibility, water resources, and limitless recreational opportunities, this is one of the finest properties one can buy in the West at this time.' RELATED: A $65 Million Coastal Ranch Near Santa Barbara Comes With an Abalone Farm Situated a couple miles downstream of the East Fork Reservoir, the ranch includes more than a mile of the East Fork River and more than three miles of Sheep Creek. The former offers avenues for trout fishing, while on the land you're likely to spot bull elk and mule deer. Recreationally, trails are available for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. And nearby is some of Utah's best skiing and golfing. When it comes to livability, the 6,500-square-foot main residence offers five bedrooms, all with ensuite baths. Offered fully furnished, the home sports a modern French farmhouse aesthetic, with mint green cabinetry in several rooms, a stately home office, and an old-school safe, which is the centerpiece of the mudroom. The speakeasy, meanwhile, is situated above the garage and designed for casual entertaining. The wood-and-brick structure is meant to harken back to 1920s New York City, with lush velvet seating in the living area and a billiards table accompanied by a bar for slinging drinks. There are also two bedrooms for guests who might pop in from time to time. Classic ranch-faring activities include a barn equipped with four horse stalls, a tack room, feed storage, and a wash stall. The animals can graze outside in fenced corrals and paddocks. And, for those who like to get out into the wilderness without all the conveniences of a home, the southern portion of the property has a backcountry campsite with a rustic wall tent, wood stove, camp shower, outhouse, and—its own version of luxury—a wood-fired hot tub for extra of Robb Report The 10 Priciest Neighborhoods in America (And How They Got to Be That Way) In Pictures: Most Expensive Properties Click here to read the full article.
