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About the Flying X Ranch
Background
Guide Rock, Ltd. is a Wyoming limited partnership formed in 1985 for the purpose of owning, utilizing, and further developing a private recreation ranch (The Flying X). Located in the Laramie Mountains of southeastern Wyoming. The existing structure allows about 300 partners a superb private recreation opportunity.
Location and Contact Information
The ranch is located approximately 30 miles southwest of Wheatland, Wyoming, via Highway 34. Highway 34 is a scenic drive through the irrigated farm and ranch lands of the Sybille Creek Valley. Halleck Canyon Road, leading to the ranch house, is 84 miles from Cheyenne and only 184 miles (3 hours) from Denver. The ranch is accessible year round via well maintained roads and has excellent on-site roads and trails. Wheatland and Laramie are the closest towns providing medical, shopping, and ether needs. Denver, Cheyenne, and Casper offer commercial air service.
799 Halleck Canyon Rd
Wheatland, WY 82201
307-322-9626 (p) 307-322-1914 (f)
fxr@myfxr.com
History of the Flying X Ranch
The Flying X Ranch was originally part of the McGill Ranch, homesteaded in the 19th century. Several old homestead sites and the ruins of a one room school are still visible, and a number of Indian teepee rings mark the campsites of earlier inhabitants. The US Cavalry frequently crossed the original ranch, using historic Guide Rock as a landmark. The Flying X was purchased from the McGill family in the 1970's by developers who established a membership ranch and private wilderness preserve. When the development fell on hard times, membership dwindled (at one point the ranch supported over 900 member families) and progress was halted. A group of forward-thinking individuals pooled their resources, bought the facility and restructured it to its current status. Proper management, conservative financial controls and long range planning have allowed the partnership to grow and ensure long term stability.
