TH Little Cimarron TH Big WARNING: Do not use this map for wilderness Blue navigation. It is intended for general reference 864 UNCOMPAHGRE 229 only. Detailed maps are available at the locations 863 East shown on the back panel. Fork 867 TH Fall WILDERNESS 858 861 TH Creek 868 149 Little Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, 232 Elk Fall Creek TH 868
Little Cimarron River & Gunnison National Forests East Fork Cimarron River A 254
231 Straley 03/14/11 12 219 Middle Fork Cimarron River
West Fork Cimarron River Owl Creek 233 Pass Sheep Mountain 253 Stealey 219 228 Mountain
Big Blue Creek Middle TH Fork 244 860
218 Slide Courthouse Pinnacle 229 Lake Mountain 218 Ridge Dunsinane Elk Creek 144 Mountain 218
857 Precipice 211 Peak
243 Dixie 550 258 Ridge Porphory 227 Basin Silver Jack 232 Mine Ruins 235 212 Silver Mountain 216 216 234 TH Independence 138 226 231 228 233
137 Cutler Redcliff 244 Peak TH 236 235 216 Coxcomb Peak 227 232 872
220 236.3A 217 132 142 Uncompahgre Peak Larson 14,309 Ft Lakes Matterhorn 135 228 239 Lake Fork Gunnison River Peak 871 Cow Creek Uncompahgre 236 B Wetterhorn Wetterhorn 239 TH 149 Peak Basin Peak 233 14 14,015 Ft 205 233 233 226 Crystal Peak 256 235 136 Crystal Uncompahgre River 214 Bighorn Larson 241 Ridge 245 Crystal Broken 238 TH North Hill Lake Bridge of 236 215 Heaven 877
226 TH Matterhorn USFS 140 Lake City 1 Mile Blackwall BLM Mountain Ouray 870 215 20 Alpine Loop USFS Capitol City Scenic Byway Primary Highway Summit Over 13,000 Feet Wildhorse BLM (Site) Peak Improved Road Stock May Be Restricted Hensen Creek A1 Dallas A2 Courthouse Mountain A3 Sheep Mountain Primitive Road TH Trailhead TH Bear 241 A4 Alpine Plateau
Creek B1 Ouray National Forest Trail 235 National Forest Trail Sunshine B2 Wetterhorn Peak American Darley Varden Flats Mountain B3 Uncompahgre Peak NOTICE: Sheep grazing is permitted in the Uncompahgre Wilderness, Mountain B4 Lake City and livestock protection dogs may be encountered near bands of Forest Boundary 118 National Forest Road sheep. To minimize potential conflicts, please keep your distance. Darley C1 Ironton
C 242 LEGEND MAP Mountain C2 Handies Peak Wilderness Boundary Butterfly Collection Closure Do not approach, harass, or in any way threaten the sheep or dogs. C3 Recloud Peak Keep pets under physical restraint. 550 C4 Lake San Cristobal 20 INDEX MAP TOPO 1 2 3 4 Welcome To The Wild Wilderness Wise RECREATION OPPORTUNITY GUIDE natures, andourplace innature.” understanding ofourselves,ourculture,own of wilderness--aneedthatisessentialto our “We haveaprofound,fundamental needforareas UNCOMPAHGRE WILDERNESS Uncompahgre Wilderness Know Before You Go
Location This area was designated as Southwestern Colorado “wilderness” by Congress to provide Ouray, Gunnison, & Hinsdale Counties you and future generations with the Access benefits of an enduring primitive 10 Trailheads resource that is unimpaired by 110 Miles of Designated Trail human civilization. Season Expect to encounter the challenges Late June to Mid September and inherent risks of mountain Passes May Remain Snowbound weather, wild and rugged terrain, Weather wildife, and other natural hazards. 30-80 Degrees (F) Your safety is your responsibility. Frequent Rain, Occasional Snow Be prepared! Howard Zahniser Use Please help protect this special area Moderate to High by practicing Leave No Trace High on Weekends & Holidays outdoor ethics and respecting all Difficulty Restrictions. Thank you for your Moderate to Severe cooperation, and have a safe and Rugged Terrain, High Altitude enjoyable visit! Restrictions Special Restrictions Apply See Below for More Information What Is Wilderness? The Uncompahgre Wilderness is located in the Many Lasting Things spectacular San Juan Mountains of southwestern Colorado. It boasts two of Colorado’s famed “fourteeners” and many other peaks over 13,000 feet. Wilderness areas are designated by Congress to This is a landscape defined by towering rock, protect places with rare primeval character from an expansive alpine tundra, and forested canyons. expanding human civilization. They are managed to Originally known as the Big Blue Wilderness, it was preserve their “wildness” and to provide opportunities added to the National Wilderness Preservation System for primitive recreation and solitude. Wilderness is by Congress in 1980 and expanded in 1993 to include an Amercian legacy. adjacent land administered by the Bureau of Land Management. The Uncompahgre Wilderness now totals 102,721 acres. F The San Juan Mountains were born of fire and shaped by ice. The origins of the San Juans lie in an immense dome formed by tectonic activity during the Laramide Orogeny about 65 million years ago. About 35 million years ago, the dome cracked and bulged as it yielded to tremendous pressure from the magma below. After Wilderness offers sanctuary for wildlife, protects millions of years of volcanic fury, the San Juans were watersheds, and is a living link to our natural heritage. covered in massive glaciers that carved the rugged It preserves a piece of a lost landscape and possesses landscape seen today. ecological, cultural, scientific, educational, recreational, The San Juans are highly mineralized and were at and/or spiritual values. the heart of Colorado’s silver and gold mining history. Many relics of the past can still be seen in these Wilderness Is mountains, adding a unique human dimension to the wilderness experience. America’s Enduring Resource Visit us on thewebat:www.fs.fed.us/r2/gmug. Ouray RangerDistrict Learn moreabout wildernessorfindmore informationonthiswilderness at:www.wilderness.net. (970) 641-0471 Gunnison, CO81230 216 N.ColoradoStreet Gunnsion RangerDistrict (970) 240-5300 Montrose, CO81401 2505 S. Townsend Avenue
RESTRICTIONSLEAVE NO TRACE
Uncompahgre WildernessOutdoor Ethics
To protect wildness and the experiences of others, PLAN AHEAD & PREPARE the following acts are PROHIBITED within the Uncompahgre Wilderness: “Know before you go!” Learn everything you can about the area you plan to visit and the Camping within 100 feet of a water source or regulations for its use. designated trail. Over 200 feet is preferred. TRAVEL & CAMP ON DURABLE SURFACES Forest Supervisor’s Office (970) 641-0471 Gunnison, CO81230 216 N.ColoradoStreet BLM GunnisonFieldOffice (970) 874-6600 Delta, CO81416 2250 Highway50 Building a campfire within 100 feet of a water Use established campsites and source or designated trail or above treeline. trails, where available. Avoid sites just beginning to show impacts. Restraining a saddle or pack animal within 100 Keep campsites small and at least feet of a water source or designated trail or 200 feet from water, designated in violation of posted instructions. Animals must not be permitted to damage trees, soil, trails, and occupied campsites. or vegetation. DISPOSE OF WASTE PROPERLY Groups exceeding 15 persons and/or 25 “Pack it in, pack it out!” Bury human waste heartbeats, including pack and saddle stock. in a cathole 6-8 inches deep and at least Larger groups must separate into smaller groups 200 feet from water. Wash yourself and and remain at least one mile apart at all times. your dishes at least 200 feet from water. Failing to properly dispose of all garbage (pack it out) and leaving human waste in an exposed LEAVE WHAT YOU FIND Ouray ChamberVisitor Center [email protected] (800) 228-1876 (970) 325-4746 Ouray, CO81427 1230 MainStreet PO Box145 or unsanitary manner. Do not damage, deface, or remove natural objects or cultural artifacts. Leave them Shortcutting a switchback in a trail. for others to enjoy. Don’t build structures, dig trenches, or alter natural features. Collecting or harming butterflies in any stage
US Department of Agriculture of their life cycle from June 1 to August 30. & GunnisonNationalForests MINIMIZE USE & IMPACTS OF FIRE Grand Mesa,Uncompahgre, Damaging any natural feature. This includes, Use a lightweight stove, instead but is not limited to: falling or damaging trees, of a fire. If you build a fire, use trenching, and vandalism. only small dead wood found on the ground and use existing fire rings. Building any structure or improvement. This includes, but is not limited to: hitchrails, camp RESPECT WILDLIFE furniture, and shelters. Watch wildlife from a distance and never Mechanized transportation or motorized approach, feed, or follow it. Seal food tightly equipment. This includes, but is not limited to: and store it out of reach. Control pets at
motor vehicles, bicycles, carts, and chainsaws. all times or consider leaving them at home. AMERICA’S BE CONSIDERATE OF OTHER VISITORS
WILDERNESS Don’t let your fun disturb others. ENDURING NOTICE Preserve the natural quiet. When Violations are punishable by a maximum fine of $5,000 and/or six months imprisionment (Title 16 USC 551).you meet horses on the trail, step Other restrictions may apply. off the downhill side and speak For more information, contact the Ouray Ranger District: 970-240-5300. softly until they pass.
Please Keep It Wild Please Keep It Wild RESOURCE RESPECT RESTRICTIONSPRACTICE LEAVE NO TRACE