Colonel Bob Wilderness, Nature reserve in Jefferson County, US.
The Colonel Bob Wilderness spans 11,855 acres of protected terrain, featuring steep mountain slopes, dense forests, and numerous hiking trails within Olympic National Forest.
The United States Congress designated this area as a wilderness zone in 1984, establishing it as one of five protected zones within Olympic National Forest.
Native American tribes utilized the lands of Colonel Bob Wilderness for generations before European settlement, maintaining deep connections with the forest environment.
Visitors can access the wilderness through South Shore Quinault Lake Road or Forest Service Road 2204, with three main trails spanning over 12 miles.
The wilderness receives more than 150 inches of annual rainfall, supporting a temperate rainforest ecosystem with elevations ranging from 300 to 4,509 feet.
Location: Jefferson County
Operator: US Forest Service
GPS coordinates: 47.48966,-123.73235
Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:12
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