Buffalo Peaks Wilderness, Protected wilderness area in central Colorado, US.
The Buffalo Peaks Wilderness spans 43,410 acres of natural landscape, featuring twin peaks rising above 12,000 feet in the Pike National Forest.
The United States Congress established Buffalo Peaks Wilderness through the Colorado Wilderness Act in 1993 to protect its natural resources and wildlife habitats.
The land management emphasizes environmental conservation through specific guidelines, fostering an understanding of wilderness preservation among visitors.
Visitors access the wilderness through designated trailheads near Highways 24 and 285, with parking areas located between Buena Vista and Fairplay.
The area contains one of Colorado's largest bighorn sheep populations and extensive beaver pond systems created by complex dam networks.
Location: Colorado
Inception: 1993
GPS coordinates: 39.05000,-106.15000
Latest update: March 3, 2025 22:58
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