Powderhorn Wilderness Area

The Powderhorn Wilderness is located 10 miles northeast of the town of Lake City and occupies 60,100 acres. The wilderness is approximately 23% National Forest and 77% Bureau of Land Management. Elevations range from 8699 feet in the north to 12,600 feet in the south.

Trails include the Powderhorn Lakes, East Fork, Powderhorn Park, North Calf Creek, Canyon Inferno and Devil's Creek trails. Points of interest include the Powderhorn Lakes , Canibal Plateau, and Calf Creek Plateau. The Cannibal and Calf Creek Plateaus contain one of the largest, least disturbed, and relatively flat alpine tundra areas in the contiguous United States.

For outdoor activities, including horseback riding, whitewater rafting, and many others, contact an America Outdoors outfitter for the ultimate Powderhorn Adventure Vacation!