Eagles Nest Wilderness

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Eagles Nest Wilderness is a rugged, high-alpine protected area in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains known for its dramatic peaks, extensive trail system, and pristine backcountry landscapes.

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Eagles Nest Wilderness canonical 3

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Predicate Object
instanceOf IUCN Category Ib protected area
protected area
wilderness area
area approximately 133,000 acres
approximately 538 square kilometers
country United States of America
drainage Blue River watershed
Colorado River watershed
ecosystem alpine tundra
subalpine forest
established 1976
establishedBy United States Congress
feature alpine lakes
backcountry landscapes
dramatic peaks
extensive trail system
glacial valleys
subalpine forests
governingBody United States Forest Service
linked to: U.S. Forest Service
highestElevation approximately 13,580 feet
approximately 4,139 meters
highestPoint Mount Powell
locatedIn Colorado
Eagle County, Colorado
Rocky Mountains
Summit County, Colorado
White River National Forest
managingAgency White River National Forest
namedFor Eagles Nest (peak)
nearestCity Silverthorne, Colorado
Vail, Colorado
linked to: Vail
partOf Gore Range
National Wilderness Preservation System
plantLife Engelmann spruce
alpine wildflowers
lodgepole pine
subalpine fir
recreation backpacking
fishing
hiking
horseback riding
mountaineering
wildlife viewing
regulation group size limits apply
mechanized travel prohibited
motorized vehicles prohibited
state Colorado
terrain high-alpine
rugged mountains
wildlife bighorn sheep
black bear
elk
mountain goat
mule deer
pika
yellow-bellied marmot

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White River National Forest containsProtectedArea Eagles Nest Wilderness
Gore Range contains Eagles Nest Wilderness
Gore Range protectedAreaWithin Eagles Nest Wilderness