Build your mountain dream home on this spacious 5 acre flat lot near the Arkansas River. Be within walking distance to the nearest public land, with thousands of acres of more public lands nearby. Sandwiched in between two water conservation areas, (that cannot be built on), this parcel has unobstructed views of The Sangre de Cristo mountains. Hike the famous Rainbow Trail, explore Jeep Trails, catch Rainbow Trout in Gold Medal waters, take a refreshing rafting trip on the Arkansas River, pan for gold! Beautiful green grassy meadows with wildflowers. Ask me for aerial & topo maps. From Salida, head east to Howard on Hwy 50, approximately 14 miles, from the Howard General Store go 4.7 mi to county Road 45. Turn right. (It's directly across from the valley bridge recreational site bridge). Take county Road 45 for one mile. The lot will be located to the left, it is caddy-corner from High Peaks Ranch Road. Look for sign. Coaldale is a quiet & peaceful community midway between Salida & Canon City. This neighborhood has no HOA & 1 dead-end road through it, with BLM at the edge of this subdivision. There's an emergency fire cistern in this subdivision, right across the street from this lot. Mild winters here at about 6500 feet elevation. Yes, there's cell service here.