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SWITCHBACK RANCH – MINERAL COUNTY, MT
Switchback Ranch encompasses +/- 840 acres just outside Alberton, Montana. The property combines scale, timber, and direct access to public land in one of Western Montana’s most scenic corridors.
An unimproved easement road provides access, and upkeep is the responsibility of the owner. The land itself is a mix of steep timbered slopes and usable benches, many offering elevated views of the Clark Fork River. Power is nearby, giving the new owner the flexibility to extend utilities or build off-grid.
Locals recognize this historic timberland for its strong wildlife habitat, with elk, mule deer, black bear, mountain lions, and upland birds regularly moving through. Two year-round creeks—Adams Creek and a small section of West Mountain Creek—flow through portions of the ranch.
The property borders Lolo National Forest to both the north and south, providing direct access to thousands of acres of public land for extended hunting, hiking, and recreation. Beyond the property line, the Clark Fork River offers world-class trout fishing, floating, and whitewater rafting through the Alberton Gorge.
Switchback Ranch is just minutes from the town of Alberton and approximately 30 minutes from Missoula and Missoula International Airport, making it a rare combination of accessibility, scale, and wilderness appeal.
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