Powderhorn Wilderness, Protected wilderness area in Gunnison and Hinsdale Counties, Colorado, US.
The Powderhorn Wilderness spans 62,050 acres across elevations from 8,500 to 12,661 feet, featuring alpine tundra, dense forests, and mountain lakes.
The United States Congress designated this land as a wilderness area in 1993, placing it under joint management of the Bureau of Land Management and Forest Service.
The Cannibal Plateau within the wilderness received its name from the 1874 Alferd Packer incident, marking a notable chapter in Colorado frontier history.
Six trailheads provide access to over 45 miles of interconnected paths, with Devils Creek, Powderhorn Lake, and Deer Lakes serving as primary entry points.
The wilderness contains the Calf Creek and Cannibal Plateaus, forming the largest continuous alpine tundra area in the contiguous United States.
Location: Gunnison County
Location: Hinsdale County
Inception: 1993
GPS coordinates: 38.10000,-107.18300
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:25
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