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West Elk Wilderness Recreation Description.
The West Elk Wilderness encompasses more than 176,000 acres on the Gunnison National Forest. Over 200 miles of constructed trails lie within the region. This rugged and remote terrain is great for hiking, backpacking, horseback riding and fishing. Motorized and mechanized vehicles are not permitted within wilderness boundaries.
Please Select from any of the Recreation Activities listed below.
Access - 20
Backpacking - 39
Boating - 2
Camping - 62
Cross-country Skiing - 16
Driving - 6
Educational Activities - 3
Fishing - 47
Four-Wheel Driving - 47
Hiking & Walking - 68
Horseback Riding - 78
Identification & Gathering - 68
Interpretive Sites - 2
Lakes & Reservoirs - 26
Mountain Biking - 27
Off-Highway Vehicles - 47
Paddling Sports - 4
Picnicking - 3
Recreation Areas - 3
Rivers & Streams - 29
Road Biking - 1
Scenic Driving - 6
Skiing - 15
Snowmobiling - 14
Snowshoeing - 3
Viewing Scenery - 87
Viewing Wildlife - 30


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