San Isabel National Forest: Leadville Ranger Station - Leadville, CO
N 39° 14.432 W 106° 18.131
13S E 387621 N 4344277
The Leadville Ranger District of the San Isabel National Forest is located in Leadville, Colorado at 10,152 ft.
Waymark Code: WMG5NK
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 01/16/2013
Views: 2
The Ski Cooper Ski Area at Tennessee Pass (Hwy 24) at 10,425 ft is located in the northern part of the district; Fremont Pass (Hwy 91) at 11,300 ft. is the northeastern portion of the district and Headwaters of the Arkansas River; Mosquito Pass (the highest 4WD pass in the U.S.) at 13,186 ft. can be accessed from the eastern portion of the district; and Independence Pass (the highest paved pass in the U.S.) at 12,100 ft. can be accessed from the western part of the district via Hwy 82. The district encompasses 286,000 acres and includes the Mt. Massive Wilderness (27,980 acres), the Holy Cross Wilderness (122,797 acres), the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness (166,938 acres), and the Buffalo Peaks Wilderness (43,410 acres). Wilderness single unit management comprises an additional 42,400 acres. The district is host to Mt. Elbert, the highest peak in Colorado at 14,433 ft.
Ranger Mailing Address:
810 Front Street
Leadville, CO 80461
Ranger Station Phone:
719-486-0749
Permits: no
Maps: yes
Public Restrooms: yes
Trail Conditions: yes
Website if it is available: [Web Link]
Hours of Operation: M-F 8:00 am - 4:00pm
Off Road Directions: Not listed
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