Comanche Peak Wilderness

Comanche Peak Wilderness
Comanche Peak Wilderness
IUCN Category Ib (Wilderness Area)
Map showing the location of Comanche Peak Wilderness
Map showing the location of Comanche Peak Wilderness
Location Larimer County, Colorado, USA
Nearest city Fort Collins, Colorado
Coordinates 40°34′58″N 105°40′07″W / 40.58278°N 105.66861°W / 40.58278; -105.66861Coordinates: 40°34′58″N 105°40′07″W / 40.58278°N 105.66861°W / 40.58278; -105.66861
Area 66,791 acres (270.29 km2)
Established 1980
Governing body U.S. Forest Service

The Comanche Peak Wilderness is a U.S. Wilderness Area located in the Roosevelt National Forest on the Canyon Lakes Ranger District in Colorado along the northern boundary of Rocky Mountain National Park. The 66,791-acre (270 km2) wilderness named for its most prominent peak was established in 1980. There are 121 miles (195 km) of hiking trials inside the wilderness. Roosevelt National Forest and Rocky Mountain National Park officially maintain 19 trails within the Wilderness, 5 of which pass into Rocky Mountain National Park. There are also 7 named peaks, 6 named lakes and 16 named rivers and creeks within the wilderness boundaries

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