Hunter–Fryingpan Wilderness, Protected wilderness area near Aspen, Colorado, US.
The Hunter-Fryingpan Wilderness spans 82,026 acres of mountains, alpine lakes, and dense forests between Holy Cross and Collegiate Peaks wilderness regions.
The United States Congress established the Hunter-Fryingpan Wilderness in 1978, with an additional 8,300 acres of forest land incorporated in 1993.
The wilderness maintains strict regulations prohibiting motorized vehicles and limiting group sizes to preserve natural conditions for future generations.
Visitors can access the wilderness through Lost Man Campgrounds, located 14 miles east of Aspen via Highway 82, offering camping facilities and trail access.
The area contains Gold Medal waters in Hunter Creek and Fryingpan River, supporting populations of cutthroat, brown, and rainbow trout.
Location: Colorado
Inception: 1978
GPS coordinates: 39.20000,-106.61700
Latest update: March 8, 2025 13:20
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