Spanish Peaks Wilderness, Protected wilderness area in southern Colorado, United States.
The Spanish Peaks Wilderness extends across 19,000 acres of mountainous terrain, featuring two distinct peaks that rise above 13,000 feet in elevation.
The United States Congress designated this area as protected wilderness in 2000, adding it to the National Wilderness Preservation System of Colorado.
Native American tribes utilized this land for generations, considering the twin mountain formations as significant landmarks for navigation and ceremonial purposes.
Visitors need to bring sufficient water, navigation tools, and emergency supplies as the wilderness area lacks developed facilities and cellular phone coverage.
The geological formations include numerous radiating dikes extending from the peaks, creating natural wall-like structures across the surrounding landscape.
Location: Colorado
Inception: 2000
GPS coordinates: 37.38250,-104.97900
Latest update: May 17, 2025 04:52
Spanish Peaks
747 m
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