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- The 75,000-acre Mt. Evans Wilderness was established in 1980. Part of this Wilderness lies on the Arapaho National Forest. Two of Colorado's fourteeners, Mt. Evans at 14,264 feet, and Mt. Bierstadt at 14,060 feet are within the Wilderness. Seventy-eight miles of trails provide both easy and difficult hiking experiences. Wildlife to be spotted include bighorn sheep, mountain goats, elk, ptarmigan and other.
Wilderness Areas are set aside by Congress in order to protect their natural beauty, allow natural processes to continue and provide areas of solitude. Mechanized and motorized vehicles are not permitted within wilderness boundaries. Wilderness areas provide excellent opportunities for backpacking, hiking and horseback riding.
Mt. Evans Wilderness is located southwest of Denver and northwest of Colorado Springs. The region can be accessed from Highways 62 and 285 within the Pike National Forest.
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