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Wilderness

The White River National Forest has eight wilderness areas

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Congress designated the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness in 1980.

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The United States Congress designated the Eagles Nest Wilderness in 1976 and it now has a total of 133,496 acres.

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The United States Congress designated the Flat Tops Wilderness in 1975 and it now has a total of 235,214 acres.

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The United States Congress designated the Holy Cross Wilderness in 1980 and it now has a total of 123,409 acres.

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The United States Congress designated the Hunter-Fryingpan Wilderness in 1978 and it now has a total of 82,026 acres.

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The United States Congress designated the Ptarmigan Peak Wilderness in 1993 and it now has a total of 12,760 acres.

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Raggeds Wilderness covers 65,443 acres spanning Gunnison and White River National Forests. Elevations range from 7,000 to about 13,000 feet.

Last updated March 28th, 2025