Mount Zirkel Wilderness, Wilderness area in northwestern Colorado, United States.
Mount Zirkel Wilderness extends over 160,648 acres within Routt National Forest, featuring alpine lakes, dense forests, and mountain peaks exceeding 12,000 feet in elevation.
Established in 1964 as part of the National Wilderness Preservation System, Mount Zirkel Wilderness expanded twice through subsequent Colorado Wilderness Acts in 1980 and 1993.
The area received its name in 1874 to honor Ferdinand Zirkel, a geologist who made substantial contributions to the scientific understanding of rock formations.
The wilderness contains more than 150 miles of hiking trails, 70 alpine lakes, and numerous camping spots, with access to activities like fishing, backpacking, and cross-country skiing.
In 1997, the Routt Divide Blowdown event toppled millions of trees across 150 square miles, leading to subsequent natural changes through beetle infestations and forest fires.
Location: Colorado
Inception: 1980
GPS coordinates: 40.74810,-106.69500
Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:38
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