Mount Massive Wilderness, Protected wilderness area in Lake County, Colorado
Mount Massive Wilderness spans 30,540 acres of land, featuring the second-highest peak in Colorado at an elevation of 14,428 feet.
The United States Congress designated this area as a federal wilderness in 1980, placing it under the management of both Forest Service and Fish and Wildlife Service.
The wilderness preserves natural habitats where visitors observe elk, deer, and various bird species while exploring the extensive network of mountain trails.
Access to the wilderness is available through multiple trailheads, including Hagerman Pass Road and Halfmoon Creek, with Leadville providing nearby lodging and supplies.
This wilderness stands as the only federally designated wilderness area within the National Fish Hatchery System, containing elevations from 9,700 to 14,421 feet.
Location: Lake County
Inception: 1980
GPS coordinates: 39.19080,-106.46600
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:33
Independence Pass
12.5 km
Mount Massive
906 m
Mineral Belt National Recreation Trail
15.4 km
Tennessee Pass
19.7 km
La Plata Peak
18 km
Leadville Historic District
16.3 km
National Mining Hall of Fame
16.3 km
Tabor Opera House
16.4 km
Healy House Museum
16.8 km
Champion Mill
6.8 km
Mount Oklahoma
3.7 km
French Mountain
7.1 km
Dexter Cabin
16.8 km
Hunter–Fryingpan Wilderness
13.1 km
Derry Mining Site Camp
13 km
Twin Lakes District
14.1 km
Mount Hope (Colorado)
19.3 km
Tennessee Creek
17.4 km
Hayden Ranch Headquarters
15 km
Mount Elbert
8.3 km
Twin Lakes Inn
14.1 km
Tabor Grand Hotel
16.3 km
Lake County Courthouse
16.3 km
Leadville City Hall
16.4 km
Twin Lakes Visitor Center
14.1 km
Independence Pass Overlook
12.6 km
Masonic Temple
16.3 km
Twin Lakes Reservoir
16.2 kmReviews
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