Byers Peak Wilderness, National wilderness area in Grand County, Colorado
The 8,913-acre protected area contains two glacial lakes and multiple peaks, including the 12,804-foot Byers Peak within Arapaho National Forest.
The United States Congress designated this section of Arapaho National Forest as Byers Peak Wilderness in 1993 to preserve its natural characteristics.
The wilderness bears the name of William N. Byers, founder of the Rocky Mountain News and first mayor of Hot Sulphur Springs.
The terrain features 23 miles of marked trails, with fishing opportunities in Lake Evelyn and St. Louis Lake requiring a Colorado Parks license.
Three major creek drainages flow through different elevation zones, supporting populations of mule deer, elk, ptarmigan, and marmots throughout the wilderness.
Location: Colorado
Inception: 1993
GPS coordinates: 39.86390,-105.94700
Latest update: March 8, 2025 18:14
Rollins Pass
23.9 km
Grays Peak
27.9 km
Saint Mary's Glacier
25.8 km
Torreys Peak
26.9 km
Middle Park
27.6 km
Mount Sniktau
22 km
Parry Peak
20.2 km
James Peak Wilderness
22 km
Arapaho Glacier
31.1 km
Grays Peak Trail
27.4 km
Byers Canyon
27.8 km
Grizzly Peak
25.9 km
Williams Fork Reservoir
28.1 km
Bard Peak
20.1 km
Ptarmigan Peak (Colorado)
20.4 km
Georgetown-Silver Plume Historic District
27.2 km
Williams Peak (Colorado)
22.2 km
Mount Edwards
28.5 km
Engelmann Peak
18.2 km
Mount Neva
27.2 km
Windy Gap Reservoir
27 km
Grace Episcopal Church
27.8 km
Cozens Ranch House
15.4 km
Slate Creek Bridge
20.4 km
Cooper Mountain
29.8 km
Toll House
27.4 km
Silver Lake
26.5 km
Devil's Gate High Bridge
27.5 kmReviews
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