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Wilkerson Pass Visitor Information Center

Elevation: 9,400 Feet (2930.2 Meters)
Handicapped Accessible: Yes
Number of Sites: 6 family picnic units
Other Maps: Trails Illustrated 137 Pikes Peak, Canyon City
Recommended Season: Summer
Vehicle Accessibility: Passenger Vehicle




General Description

The view west from Wilkerson Pass shows the expansiveness of South Park
Copyright: Amy Pyle-Interactive Outdoors, Inc.
The view west from Wilkerson Pass shows the expansiveness of South Park
Wilkerson Pass Interpretive Center and Picnic Ground is located approximately 8 miles northwest of the small town of Lake George, Colorado. Visitors may reach this site by taking Highway 24 northwest out of Lake George for 8 miles to Wilkerson Pass Scenic Overlook.

The picnic ground consists of 6 individual picnic sites with pedestal grill and table. Garbage collection and vault toilets are provided on site. A phone is available in the Visitor Center. The nearest fire and emergency services are located in Lake George.

Located at the scenic overlook, is a 1.1 mile interpretive trail and
opportunities for fishing in nearby Reservoirs. Other recreation opportunities include bicycle, equestrian, and motorcycle trails, and four-wheel driving. This center attracts over 150,000 visitors in the 4 months it is open from all 50 states and over 40 foreign countries.

Directions from Lake George: Wilkerson Pass Interpretive Center and Picnic Ground is located approximately 8 miles northwest of the small town of Lake George, Colorado. Visitors may reach this site by taking Highway 24 northwest out of Lake George for 8 miles to Wilkerson Pass Scenic Overlook

Seasonal Information:
Normally Open: Memorial Day Weekend through September .



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Recreation Opportunities
Activity Remarks On Site
ICON Hiking & Walking Wilkerson Pass Visitor Center - interpretive trail
Yes
ICON Plant Identification Wilkerson Pass Visitor Center - interpretive trail
Yes
ICON General Information Wilkerson Pass Visitor Center
Yes
ICON Picnicking Wilkerson Pass Visitor Center - picnic area
Yes
ICON Scenic Driving Wilkerson Pass Visitor Center - Highway 24
Yes
ICON Viewing Scenery Wilkerson Pass Visitor Center
Yes
ICON Viewing Interpretive Sites Wilkerson Pass Visitor Information Center
Yes
ICON Viewing Interpretive Signs Wilkerson Pass Visitor Center
Yes



Nearby Services

fire and emergency services: (non-profit) Directions: Lake George - Drive 8 miles west on Highway 24 to Lake George.



More Information

Visitor Information:

South Park Ranger District, U.S. Forest Service, P.O. Box 219 , Fairplay, CO, 80440, Phone: 719-836-2031






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