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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