315 Frst Service Rd Crystal, CO 81623

Located in the vicinity of Crystal Townsite, this 10.3-acre patented mining claim, known as Buckeye Boy No. 1, is an in-holding completely surrounded by the Maroon Bells/Snowmass Wilderness. Being 'patented' means the land is privately owned, free from requirements to assay or conduct mining activities for maintaining ownership. The property features mostly level ground and sits feet from the southwest edge of Mineral Point, offering views of Crystal City with its historic powerhouse (mill) circa 1872, flume, waterfall, and wooden turbine enclosure. The mill and adjacent town of 150-year-old buildings are subject to a plan by a descendant of the original settlers to create a high-end backcountry destination resort and backcountry ski area. The old stagecoach trail runs through the Buckeye Boy No. 1 claim. Currently, the property is accessible via a single-wide wilderness trail, passing waterfalls and mine tunnel portals. The property includes the remains of the original log miners' cabin and a 30 ft tunnel into the quartz cliff on the claim. Wrapping over the west edge of Mineral Point above Crystal City, the Buckeye Boy claim is strategically situated to support a possible cable-car gondola from Crystal City to the top of Mineral Point. The current owner has retained the property for its views and solitude, as well as its value for trekking, llama trekking guests, or private horseback riding for hunters into the wilderness without needing a backcountry outfitter's permit. There is a pit-well with water a few feet down atop Mineral Point near the cabin remains.