The Flying J Ranch is located in one of Steamboats most coveted areas, as indicated by a consistent history of trend-setting prices. The area is known for its scenic beauty and rich variety of outdoor recreation in all four seasons. The property sits below the year-round maintained county road and is at 6,940 feet in elevation. The west end of the property is a spectacular park-like setting with the main stem of the Elk River plus two smaller braids and an irrigation ditch weaving through the cottonwood trees, tall grasses and small open meadows. The property has a good balance of irrigated hay meadows that surround the home and forested land along the river corridor. Completely rebuilt in 2018, the home has 5 bedrooms and 9 bathrooms, an impressive chefs kitchen, a dedicated yoga studio and a sophisticated western saloon. The same special attention was paid to the outdoor space with a massive stone fireplace under a covered deck, large flagstone patios, a screened-in porch and attractive high mountain landscaping. The house is oriented to take full advantage of painted western skies as the sun sets between the iconic Sleeping Giant and Sand Mountain. With such a diverse and healthy ecosystem on the ranch itself, it naturally attracts and supports the big game, small game and avian species found in northwestern Colorado.