Information About Wilderness Areas In Steamboat Springs, Colorado
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Wilderness Areas

Encampment River Wilderness Area
Here in the northernmost extension of the Southern Rocky Mountains, the Encampment River flows north out of Colorado. Fishing, hiking, and backcountry camping are popular recreational activities here.

Huston Park Wilderness Area
With approximately 48 square miles of high forested land, Huston Park Wilderness rises beyond 10,500 feet. The Baby Lake, Verde Mine, and Roaring Fork Trails offer side trips.

Mt. Zirkel Wilderness Area
Just south of the Wyoming border in the Routt National Forest, the wilderness occupies 140,000 acres of unspoiled alpine terrain. Backcountry camping and wildlife viewing are popular recreational activities here.

Routt-Medicine Bow National Forest
The Routt-Medicine Bow National Forest has diverse topography consisting of high plateaus, rolling foothills and mountains. Elevations exceed 13,000 feet in some locations. The Routt National Forest manages four congressionally designated Wilderness areas, which offer a wide variety of recreational opportunities for visitors.

Sarvis Creek Wilderness Area
The Sarvis Creek Wilderness offers a variety of backcountry recreation opportunities. Some of these include hiking, backpacking, horseback riding, backcountry camping, and fishing.
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