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Cougar Mesa & Hidden Valley Ranch Neighborhood, Durango CO – Homes & Land

Cougar Mesa & Hidden Valley Ranch is a gated residential community located off Cougar Way in Hesperus, Colorado. Properties are situated at 8,011 feet in elevation and are developed on parcels ranging from 35.01 to 70.02 acres. As of May 2026, home sizes range from 1,780 to 3,798 square feet. The landscape includes grassy meadows, rolling hills, and vegetation consisting of aspen, spruce, gambel oak, and ponderosa pine. Lightner Creek runs through portions of the community, contributing to the area's rural mountain setting.

What to Expect

Cougar Mesa & Hidden Valley Ranch properties are accessed by gated gravel roads that are maintained by the Association. HOA dues are determined annually and include snow removal services. Properties utilize private wells for water service and individual septic systems. Natural gas service is not available, and alternative fuel sources such as propane are typically used. Horses are allowed within the community. Fencing on some properties may include chain-link and partial fencing. The large acreage parcels and gated setting contribute to the area's private rural mountain character.

Lifestyle

Cougar Mesa & Hidden Valley Ranch offers a private mountain setting with access to nearby services and recreation. Downtown Durango is approximately 24 minutes away, City Market is about 24 minutes away, Durango High School is roughly a 27-minute drive, and La Plata County Airport is approximately 41 minutes away. Dining options are available within driving distance, with the closest restaurant approximately 46 minutes away. The community's large acreage parcels, gated setting, and surrounding mountain landscape provide a secluded rural lifestyle with convenient access to Durango and year-round outdoor recreation.

You'll Love

  • Gated community with gravel roads
  • Lot sizes from approximately 35.01 to 70.02 acres
  • Home sizes from approximately 1,780 to 3,798 square feet
  • Elevation of approximately 8,011 feet
  • Horses allowed
  • Mountain views noted in MLS

Location

  • Downtown Durango (DoubleTree Hotel): 24 minutes
  • La Plata County Airport: 41 minutes
  • Durango High School: 27 minutes
  • City Market: 24 minutes
  • Purgatory Ski Resort: 42 minutes

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Homes and Land

Cougar Mesa & Hidden Valley Ranch features single-family homes with recorded sizes ranging from 1,780 to 3,798 square feet. As of May 2026, lot sizes range from 35.01 to 70.02 acres. Development consists of large estate parcels within a gated community, with high-end homes constructed throughout the subdivision. Some properties include conservation easements on portions of the land, supporting long-term preservation of the natural landscape.

    Utilities

    • Water: Well
    • Sewer: Septic
    • Gas: None
    • Electric: La Plata Electric Association

      HOA

      • HOA dues: Determined annually

      • HOA inclusions: Snow Removal
      • There is no formal HOA structure. All owners contribute to road maintenance and snow removal, with costs determined annually and billed accordingly.

      Recreation

      • Overend Mountain Park Trailhead

      • ABC Trail

      • Animas River Trail & Greenway

      • Horse Gulch Trail Head

      • Big Canyon Trailhead

      Closest fishing access:

      • Animas River: 19 minutes

      • Lake Nighthorse: 26 minutes (via private roads)

      The La Plata County Assessor provides access to property tax history, a tax estimator for future taxes, and parcel details such as lot size, boundaries, and adjoining properties.

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      Disclaimer:
      All neighborhood information, including HOA details, fees, and community guidelines, is subject to change. HOA dues may increase over time, and other property-specific details may vary. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, please contact our team directly.

      Schools In The Area

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      Animas Valley Elementary School 970-247-0124 public PK-5
      Mountain Middle School 970-828-5600 public 4-8
      Riverview Elementary School 970-247-3862 public PK-5
      Miller Middle School 970-247-1418 public 6-8
      Needham Elementary School 970-247-4791 public PK-5
      Park Elementary School 970-247-3718 public PK-5
      Durango High School 970-259-1630 public 9-12
      Animas High School 970-247-2474 public 9-12
      Southwest Colorado Eschool 970-403-0946 public 6-12
      Durango Big Picture High School 970-259-0203 public 9-12
      The Liberty School 970-385-4834 private 3-9 Website
      St Columba School 970-247-5527 private PK-8 Website
      Children's House of Durango 970-259-1089 private PK-KG Website
      Durango Montessori School 970-769-3590 private PK-5 Website
      Colorado Timberline Academy 970-247-5898 private 9-12 Website
      Animas Valley Elementary School 970-247-0124 public PK-5
      Riverview Elementary School 970-247-3862 public PK-5
      Needham Elementary School 970-247-4791 public PK-5
      Park Elementary School 970-247-3718 public PK-5
      St Columba School 970-247-5527 private PK-8 Website
      Children's House of Durango 970-259-1089 private PK-KG Website
      Durango Montessori School 970-769-3590 private PK-5 Website
      Animas Valley Elementary School 970-247-0124 public PK-5
      Mountain Middle School 970-828-5600 public 4-8
      Riverview Elementary School 970-247-3862 public PK-5
      Needham Elementary School 970-247-4791 public PK-5
      Park Elementary School 970-247-3718 public PK-5
      The Liberty School 970-385-4834 private 3-9 Website
      St Columba School 970-247-5527 private PK-8 Website
      Children's House of Durango 970-259-1089 private PK-KG Website
      Durango Montessori School 970-769-3590 private PK-5 Website
      Mountain Middle School 970-828-5600 public 4-8
      Miller Middle School 970-247-1418 public 6-8
      Southwest Colorado Eschool 970-403-0946 public 6-12
      The Liberty School 970-385-4834 private 3-9 Website
      St Columba School 970-247-5527 private PK-8 Website
      Durango High School 970-259-1630 public 9-12
      Animas High School 970-247-2474 public 9-12
      Southwest Colorado Eschool 970-403-0946 public 6-12
      Durango Big Picture High School 970-259-0203 public 9-12
      Colorado Timberline Academy 970-247-5898 private 9-12 Website

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