Peaceful Valley Ranch Reserve

Acreage: 7,300
Location: Morgan County
Date Completed: 2000

Description: In a unique partnership with the Trust for Public Lands and the State of Utah's Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands, UOL secured a 7,300 historic mountain ranch in June of 2000. Located in East Canyon, the property contains a large portion of the watershed for East Canyon Reservoir. The Peaceful Valley Ranch represents a classic western landscape-rolling hills covered in scrub oak, rich riparian areas with large cottonwood stands, and an historic homestead complete with farmhouse, barn, and a restored Pony Express station. The ranch is home to eight stream crossings on the historic Mormon Pioneer Trail. In addition to its historic values, Peaceful Valley Ranch contains significant wildlife habitat for elk, mule deer, moose, mountain lion, bobcat, red fox, bald eagle, golden eagle, and American kestrel. The Peaceful Valley Ranch project demonstrated enormous success from a diverse group of supporters. The Utah State Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands will hold the conservation easement, with co-enforcement and monitoring powers held by Utah Open Lands.