4.9 Acres in Melrose, MT - $59,750

The property is down on the flat part of the basin where you can camp and enjoy the mountain views and the fresh high mountain air. Theres already great level spots that are ready to camp on and enjoy. However, it wouldnt be recommended to build a cabin on the property as the area is prone to avalanches coming off the nearby mountains. The existing old miners cabin that sits on the property has withstood the avalanches to this point, but its leaning some from the stresses of time and snow. For some it might be a great renovation project. Just imagine the stories this old cabin could tell with all the old timers that used to live here. In fact, the entire drainage is rich in mining history. Some of the remains of the old towns of Hecla, Lion City, and Trapper City can still be found where the miners worked and lived in hopes of striking it rich on the silver, copper, and other metals these mountains hold. Its hard to imagine all the miners and the activity the property and the Trapper Creek drainage used to have. You can still see some of the old mining apparatus in the basin and up on the headwall the miners used to scale and tunnel in to. Some of the old cables can still be seen as well. Its an amazing setting and an amazing opportunity to purchase a one of kind property. Its a must see to believe and experience. And what a place to be able to call your own and get away and enjoy.

There are jeep and ATV trails that will take you right on to the National Forest and up near the tops of some of these mountains in the area where youll have a chance of seeing more mountain goats and bighorn sheep as well as the elk, deer and moose. Its high country at its finest and its all close by where you can access it right from the property. The possibilities are only limited by your imagination and ambition. You can also hunt your property for deer and elk or step right out on to the National Forest and take off from there. Theres thousands and thousands of acres and youre right out in the middle of it all. You can hunt both elk and deer with a general tag and theres extra cow tags you can draw for a second elk as well since the elk are so plentiful in Hunting District 331. There are vast amounts of country to find them in, so you cant go wrong.

Trapper Lake is a high mountain Lake thats only about 1 1/2 miles from the property too. Its teaming with high mountain cutthroat trout in it for all kinds of fun. Trapper Creek and Sappington Creek both have cutthroat trout as well. And the Pioneer Mountains here have lots of high mountain lakes and streams to hike, explore, and fish. If thats not enough the Big Hole River is back down Trapper Creek Road at Melrose, Montana and the Beaverhead River is nearby too. Its a fishermans paradise.

This is high elevation snowy country at 8600 feet, so dont ask about living here year-round. Its recreational property at its finest during the summer and fall, but not a place to live in the winter. The road is rough in places too. From Melrose, Montana theres about 8 miles of relatively good gravel road. From there its another approximately 7 miles of rough unmaintained county road to the property. You might consider bringing in a pickup box camper or pulling a small camper or just pitch a tent or put up a wall tent., but youd have to take it slow, and it would be rough. Melrose which is about 15 miles away has fuel and a place to eat. Its about 46 miles to Dillon and about 50 miles to Butte for more of the amenities and an airport there in Butte.

This is an extremely rare find up in the alpine country with the miners cabin and so far out in the National Forest along with all the hunting, fishing, and recreating opportunities at your fingertips along with the history and wildlife in the area. Its that great piece of Montana mountain heaven that could be all yours to own. All your friends will be jealous for sure. Dont let this one slip away at such an affordable price. And for more elbow room, theres another 4.9 acres right next to it that borders the National Forest directly that Id also sell along with it or by itself.