La Garita Wilderness, National Wilderness Area in Hinsdale, Mineral, and Saguache Counties, Colorado, United States.
La Garita Wilderness extends across 129,626 acres of land, featuring high mountain peaks, deep canyons, and alpine meadows in southern Colorado.
The United States Congress designated La Garita as a protected wilderness area in 1964, establishing it as part of the National Wilderness Preservation System.
The name derives from Spanish language, reflecting the historical presence of Spanish explorers who used the elevated terrain as observation points.
Visitors access the wilderness through Forest Road 787 from Saguache Park, with designated parking areas available at the southern terminus of the road.
The Wheeler Geologic Area within the wilderness contains formations of volcanic ash that have eroded into spires, domes, and intricate natural structures.
Location: Hinsdale County
Location: Mineral County
Location: Saguache County
Inception: 1964
Operator: United States Forest Service
GPS coordinates: 38.00000,-106.88300
Latest update: March 18, 2025 03:48
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