Cross Mountain Wilderness Study Area

Cross Mountain Wilderness Study Area


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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.

Facilities: There are no facilities provided at Cross Mountain Wilderness Study Area.

Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted at Cross Mountain Wilderness Study Area.

Best Time To Visit: Cross Mountain Wilderness Study Area is typically accessible year-round.

Fees: There are no fees charged to gain entrance to Cross Mountain Wilderness Study Area.

Accessibility: This area has limited handicap accessibility.

Rules: There are a variety of rules to consider when visiting Cross Mountain Wilderness Study Area, such as hunting regulations, fishing regulations, etc. Please contact the Bureau of Land Management for further information.

Directions: To get to Cross Mountain Wilderness Study Area from Steamboat Springs, travel west on US-40. Cross Mountain Wilderness Study Area is easily accessible from US Highway 40 west of Maybell, Colorado. Turn onto the Deerlodge Park Road (provides access to the east end of Dinosaur National Monument) to the parking area at the mouth of Cross Mountain Canyon on the Yampa River. Additional access routes include Moffat County Road #25 along the west side of Cross Mountain and Moffat County Road 10 along the north and east sides of Cross Mountain.

Address

Bureau of Land Management

2850 Youngfield Street

Lakewood, Colorado 80215

Phone
General: (303) 239-3600

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