The West Elk Wilderness is a
U.S. Wilderness Area located northwest of
Gunnison,
Colorado
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in the
West Elk Mountains
The West Elk Mountains are a high mountain range in the west-central part of the U.S. state of Colorado. They lie primarily within the Gunnison National Forest, and part of the range is protected as the West Elk Wilderness. The range is primarily l ...
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History
The wilderness was established in 1964 and now protects within the
Gunnison National Forest.
Geography
Elevations in the wilderness range from along Coal Creek to at the summit of
West Elk Peak. The area supports large
elk and deer populations and is busiest during the fall hunting season.
References
West Elk Mountains
Protected areas of Gunnison County, Colorado
Gunnison National Forest
1964 establishments in Colorado
Wilderness areas of Colorado
Protected areas established in 1964
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