| Hermosa Creek Wilderness | |
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 Indian Trail Ridge is the western border of the Hermosa Creek Wilderness | |
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| Location | La Plata County, Colorado, USA |
| Nearest city | Durango, CO |
| Coordinates | 37°31′08″N 107°58′23″W / 37.519°N 107.973°W |
| Area | 37,236 acres (15,069 ha) |
| Established | 2014 |
| Governing body | U.S. Forest Service |
The Hermosa Creek Wilderness is a 37,236-acre (15,069 ha) U.S. Wilderness Area in La Plata County, Colorado. It s located in the San Juan National Forest 12 miles (19 km) north of Durango. It was established by the Hermosa Creek Protection Act of 2014, which also created the adjacent Hermosa Creek Special Management Area, which shares its eastern border, Hermosa Creek. Elevation in the wilderness ranges from 7,500 feet (2,300 m) along Hermosa Creek to 12,338 feet (3,761 m) at the high point of Indian Trail Ridge.[1][2][3]
- ^ "Hermosa Wilderness". San Juan National Forest. U.S. Forest Service.
- ^ "Hermosa Creek Wilderness". Wilderness.net. Wilderness Connect.
- ^ "Indian Trail Ridge". listsofjohn.com. Retrieved 19 February 2021.