Wykagyl Ridge

Your Own Slice of Colorado Country — Set on six scenic acres near Westcliffe with big mountain views and open space to roam. Updated home features new stainless appliances, butcher block counters, fresh paint, new siding, shutters, and a firepit under starry skies. Includes a man cave, 450-sq-ft workshop, and easy year-round access. True Colorado country living at its best.

Land Set in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, this Westcliffe homestead captures what folks love most about Colorado—room to breathe, mountain views that stop you in your tracks, and a sense of quiet you just can’t find in town.

Spread over six acres, the ground here rolls easy with open meadow and a few scattered pines. The county-maintained road makes getting in and out simple year-round. The land’s natural and easy to care for—just how it ought to be.

There’s space for horses, a garden, or to park the RV and toys. Out back, a new firepit is ready for nights under the stars, and you’ll see deer and elk wander through from time to time. It’s country living—plain and honest.

Improvements The home offers 3,450 square feet of solid comfort with four bedrooms, three full baths, and two half baths. The main-level master keeps life simple, and the open floor plan ties the living room, dining, and kitchen together.

The kitchen’s been updated with new stainless appliances and butcher block countertops, keeping it practical but sharp. Other updates include:

New siding and insulation

Fresh interior paint

New shutters

A new outdoor firepit

A Man Cave ready for your gear, tools, or poker nights

A two-car attached garage connects directly to a 450 sq. ft. basement workshop, perfect for projects or extra storage. Every corner’s been looked after.

Recreation Westcliffe’s the kind of place where the outdoors calls every day. You’re close to national forest hunting units, fishing on the Arkansas River, and skiing at Monarch when the snow hits. The Rainbow Trail offers miles for riding or ATVs, and spots like Bishop’s Castle and Royal Gorge make for an easy day trip.

There are 52 mountain lakes tucked into the Sangre de Cristos waiting for anyone willing to hike in. Around here, weekends aren’t for staying inside.

Agriculture Plenty of usable ground for a few horses, or just space to spread out. The property lays out nicely if you want to build a barn or run a small hobby setup.

Region & Climate Climate in Westcliffe/Silver Cliff, Colorado

Westcliffe/Silver Cliff, Colorado gets 14 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Westcliffe/Silver Cliff averages 86 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 260 sunny days per year in Westcliffe/Silver Cliff. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Westcliffe/Silver Cliff gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 83 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted, you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.

Weather Highlights

Summer High: the July high is around 81 degrees

Winter Low: the January low is 8

Rain: averages 14 inches of rain a year

Snow: averages 70 inches of snow a year

History History of Cuerno Verde Pines

Cuerno Verde Pines is a residential community located in the Wet Mountain Valley of Custer County, Colorado, southeast of the towns of Westcliffe and Silver Cliff. It spans approximately 3,667 acres on the western slope of the Wet Mountains, overlooking the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The community consists of 537 tracts (lots), each typically 5-6 acres in size, with over 225 acres dedicated to parks, open spaces, and common areas for hiking, wildlife viewing, and recreation. County-maintained roads provide access, and the area is known for its natural beauty, including streams, canyons, and elevations ranging from about 8,227 to 8,897 feet.

Origins of the Name

The name “Cuerno Verde” (Spanish for “green horn”) derives from a prominent 18th-century Comanche chief known as Cuerno Verde, who led raids against Spanish settlements in the region during the 1700s. In September 1779, Spanish forces under Governor Juan Bautista de Anza defeated Cuerno Verde and about 50 warriors in a battle at the base of what is now Greenhorn Mountain, approximately 20 miles southeast of the subdivision in the San Isabel National Forest.  The mountain and nearby features were later named “Greenhorn” in reference to the chief, whose nickname came from the “green” (young and bold) antlers of bull elk or deer used in Comanche headdresses. The community borrows this name, tying it to the broader Native American and colonial history of southern Colorado.

Location Just a short drive to downtown Westcliffe, where the coffee’s hot, folks wave when they pass, and the pace feels just right. This is real Colorado—uncomplicated, open, and alive with possibility.

If you’re ready to trade noise for nature and traffic for trails, this property’s waiting.