Eagles Nest Wilderness Area

Eagles Nest Wilderness Area - Vail, CO

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Wildlife Preserves & Refuges

Eagles Nest Wilderness Area

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Heavy snow accumulates on the heights of Eagles Nest Wilderness Area in the Gore Range, providing a major contribution to the waters of the Colorado River. Melting snow in spring plunges from the heights to create marshy meadows and sloughs, as well as turbulent thundering creeks when temperatures soar abruptly.

This is an area more vertical than horizontal, with sheer rock faces, keen-edged ridges, deep valleys, jagged peaks, and dense forests lower down, and foot travel can be strenuous. Rock climbers have been increasingly drawn to some portions of this wilderness, especially the southern region around Red Buffalo Pass and Uneva Pass.

Approximately 180 miles of trails provide access to Eagles Nest, most of them dead-ending at a radiant gem of an alpine lake. Two trails, at the northern and southern extremes, cross entirely from one side of the wilderness to the other side.

Facilities: There are no facilities provided at Eagles Nest Wilderness Area. Facilities can be found in Silverthorne before departure.

Best Time To Visit: Eagles Nest Wilderness Area is typically accessible year-round.

Fees: There are no fees charged to gain entrance to Eagles Nest Wilderness Area.

Accessibility: Eagles Nest Wilderness Area is not handicap accessible.

Rules: Pets must be restrained or on a leash at all times while in developed recreation areas.

Directions: To get to Eagles Nest Wilderness Area from Vail, take I-70 east out of Vail. There are trailheads in Frisco, Silverthorne and Vail.

Map: Click here for a map to Eagles Nest Wilderness Area

Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted at Eagles Nest Wilderness Area.

Attractions Near
Eagles Nest Wilderness Area

Blue River
Blue River Campground
White River National Forest

Address

Boulder Ranger District

2995 Baseline Rd., Rm 110

Boulder, Colorado 80303

Phone
General: (303) 444-6600