Hermosa Creek Wilderness, Protected wilderness zone in San Juan National Forest, Colorado.
The 37,236-acre natural reserve contains dense forests of Engelmann spruce, subalpine fir, and extensive stands of aspen across mountainous terrain.
Native American tribes utilized the land for hunting and gathering before the area gained federal protection through the Hermosa Creek Protection Act of 2014.
The wilderness functions as an outdoor laboratory where visitors learn about conservation, wildlife protection, and responsible land management practices.
Two main hiking trails, Salt Creek Trail and Clear Creek Trail, provide access points for foot and horseback travel through the protected landscape.
The region supports the largest Colorado River Cutthroat Trout reintroduction program in the southwestern United States.
Location: Colorado
GPS coordinates: 37.51900,-107.97300
Latest update: April 7, 2025 09:18
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