Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests
Pawnee National Grassland

Mount Evans Wilderness

Wilderness -- "an area where the earth and its community of life are untrammeled by man, where man himself is a visitor who does not remain ... an area protected and managed so as to preserve its natural conditions."

-- The Wilderness Act of 1964

General Information

Mount Evans Wilderness was designated by Congress in 1980 and now has a total of 74,400 acres. The wilderness area includes two 14,000' peaks, and contains alpine tundra, bristlecone pines, bighorn sheep and mountain goats. Approximately 70 miles of trail provide access to the wilderness. We encourage the Leave No Trace principles when in wilderness areas. The Mount Evans Wilderness is found west of Denver, Colorado, south of I-70 and north of Highway 285. The highest paved road in North America, Mount Evans Scenic Byway (a fee area), is the only road that can access the heart of this wilderness area.

Regulations

For regulations and safety tips for the Mount Evans Wilderness, check the rules and regulation page.

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Last modified May 26, 2006