West Elk Wilderness
Volcanic hoodoo country west of Crested Butte — the 'Castles' formations and rolling aspen basins.
Where on earth
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- Region
- Colorado, USA
- Country
- United States
- Biome
- Volcanic subalpine (2,700–3,900 m)
- Best season
- July – September
- Difficulty
- moderate
Known for
- Backpacking
- Hiking
Key takeaways
- Biome: Volcanic subalpine (2,700–3,900 m)
- Best season: July – September
- Difficulty: moderate
- Top activity: backpacking
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Topic summary
Volcanic hoodoo country west of Crested Butte — the 'Castles' formations and rolling aspen basins.
Key takeaways
- Difficulty: moderate
- Best season: July – September
Intended uses
backpacking
Climate suitability
Volcanic subalpine (2,700–3,900 m)
Verification notes
Last verified January 1, 1970.
Region
United States
Biome
Volcanic subalpine (2,700–3,900 m)
Difficulty
moderate
