Maroon Bells–Snowmass Wilderness

Maroon Bells–Snowmass Wilderness
IUCN category Ib (wilderness area)

Map showing the location of Maroon Bells–Snowmass Wilderness
Location Pitkin and Gunnison counties, Colorado, USA
Nearest city Aspen, CO
Coordinates 39°05′N 107°00′W / 39.083°N 107.000°W / 39.083; -107.000Coordinates: 39°05′N 107°00′W / 39.083°N 107.000°W / 39.083; -107.000[1]
Area 181,535 acres (734.65 km2)
Established 1980
Governing body U.S. Forest Service

The Maroon Bells–Snowmass Wilderness is a U.S. Wilderness Area located in the Elk Mountains of central Colorado. The 181,535-acre (734.65 km2) wilderness was established in 1980 in the Gunnison and White River national forests. Within its boundaries are 100 miles (160 km) of trails, 6 of Colorado's fourteeners and 9 passes over 12,000 feet (3,700 m). The wilderness is named after the two peaks known as the Maroon Bells as well as Snowmass Mountain.[2][3]

References

  1. "Maroon-Bells Snowmass Wilderness". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved August 11, 2012.
  2. "Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness". Wilderness.net. Retrieved August 11, 2012.
  3. "Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness Area". Colorado Wilderness. Retrieved August 11, 2012.


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