| Cross Mountain Wilderness Study Area is an oblong, flat topped land mass rising over 2200 feet above the flood plain of the Yampa and Little Snake rivers. The mountain is approximately 9 miles long by 4 miles wide and reaches 7804 feet in elevation.The Yampa River has cut a spectacular 800 to 1200 feet deep gorge through the mountain. Erosion has worked on the mountains east and west flanks, exposing colorful rocky rims, side canyons, and rock outcrops. Pinon-juniper woodlands dominate the area with sagebrush communities scattered throughout.Pockets of aspen and mountain brush are found along the east flank of the mountain and a relic stand of ponderosa pine set in red sandstone slick rock adds interest.The area offers opportunities for moderate to difficult hiking, backpacking, horseback riding, fishing, hunting, high risk rafting and kayaking. |
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