 | | Located in the Roosevelt and Routt National Forests, the Rawah Wilderness Area is a stunning area with sculpted u-shaped valleys, impressive cirque lakes and peaks reaching 12,951 feet. The area has 25 named lakes, ranging in size from 5 to 39 acres and the headwaters of McIntyre, Rawah, Fall Creeks, and the Laramie River.The Rawah preserves a 76,394-acre area located on the east side of the Medicine Bow Mountains in north central Colorado. It is part of a larger roadless are that includes portions of the Colorado State Forest. Elevations range from 8,400 to 12,951-feet atop Clark Peak. The lower elevations areas dominated by dense stands of lodgepole pine, while progressively higher elevations are covered by spruce/fir forests, alpine tundra, and barren rock formations.Wildlife includes elk, mule deer, black bear, bighorn sheep, moose, bobcat, and beaver. Many species of birds make the Rawah their home, including the red-tailed hawk, white-tailed ptarmigan, and golden eagle. Lakes and streams are inhabited by native cutthroat trout and introduced rainbow, brook, and brown trout.There are about 75 miles of trails within the Wilderness Area. Most of the trails are snow free by the end of June. In winter the Cameron Pass area is a favorite of Cross-Country Skiers and Snowshoers alike. |
| |  | | | Facilities: There are no facilities available at Rawah Wilderness Area. Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted to visit Rawah Wilderness Area. Best Time To Visit: Rawah Wilderness Area best times are Summer and Fall. Fees: Unknown Accessibility: Unknown Rules: Dogs must be on a hand-held leash in the Rawah Wilderness area. There is a fine for not doing so. Unleashed dogs can harass wildlife, create conflicts between visitors, and can become lost or injured. Directions: To get to Rawah Wilderness Area from Loveland drive north on US 287 to Fort Collins. From Fort Collins, take State Route 14 west about 60 miles to Chambers Lake. Turn north onto County Road 103 and go 15 miles. Turn west onto County Road 80C, drive two miles to the Link Creek Trailhead. | | |
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| | | | Address | | Canyon Lakes Ranger District | | 1311 South College | | Fort Collins, Colorado 80524 |
| | | Phone | | General: (970) 498-2770 | | TTY: (970) 498-2707 | |
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