Leffingwell Ranch Offering Brochure
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INTRODUCTION<br />
Owned by the <strong>Leffingwell</strong> Family since 1901, this offering is truly historic and may be one of the longest-held family ranch properties in Park County<br />
and Southwest Montana. The next owner of this iconic ranch will be only the third owner since Montana was granted statehood in 1889.<br />
Consisting of approximately 970 deeded acres, <strong>Leffingwell</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> is currently being operated as a “working dude ranch” along the trout-rich waters<br />
of Brackett Creek west of Clyde Park. The setting of the <strong>Ranch</strong> headquarters along Brackett Creek provides dramatic views of the Bridger Mountain<br />
Range to the west and the Crazy Mountain Range to the east. Mid-sized properties, as well as sizable ranches, control much of the private land in the<br />
Brackett Creek Valley. Combined with the vast acreage of U.S. Forest Service land, the possibility of future high-density development in this area is<br />
unlikely. The limited number of homes makes this area of Gallatin and Park Counties one of the most highly sought-after parts of Southwest Montana.<br />
Bracket Creek provides an intimate small stream fishing experience as it serpentines through the <strong>Ranch</strong> for about one and a half miles. This mountain<br />
stream is primarily spring fed and maintains a steady flow even during the fall season when many mountain streams experience decreased flows.<br />
Miles Creek flows from the southern reaches of the <strong>Ranch</strong> and feeds Brackett Creek near the headquarters. Serving as a prolific spawning stream<br />
flowing into Brackett Creek, the owners have never allowed fishing on this stream to protect this critical spawning habitat. This mountain stream has a<br />
steady flow year round. Several springs have created natural ponds along the riparian bottoms providing additional water-development opportunities.<br />
The bountiful elk herds in the area often find protection on the <strong>Ranch</strong> and frequent the hay meadows and the Brackett Creek bottom. Located in<br />
Hunting District 393, according to the Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks, the <strong>Ranch</strong> is in a general tag area providing an easier opportunity to access<br />
both bull elk and buck deer tags.<br />
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