West Elk Wilderness
Introduction The '''West Elk Wilderness''' is a U.S. Wilderness Area located northwest of Gunnison, Colorado in the West Elk Mountains.
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.
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