The Castles West Elk Wilderness

The West Elk Wilderness is a U.S. Wilderness Area located northwest of Gunnison, Colorado in the West Elk Mountains. The wilderness was established in 1964 and now protects 176,412 acres within the Gunnison National Forest.
  • Location: Gunnison County, Colorado, USA
  • Established: 1964
  • Nearest city: Gunnison, CO
  • Area: 176,412 acres (713.91 km²)
  • Governing body: U.S. Forest Service
Data from: en.wikipedia.org