La Garita Wilderness Map

The map of the wilderness: One of colorado's lesser known wilderness areas, the la garita wilderness is, in fact, one of the state's original five. This lesser known wilderness area in colorado is actually one colorado's original five wilderness designations.

The nearest weather station for both precipitation and temperature measurements is hermit 7 which is approximately 20 miles away and has an elevation of 9,010 feet (3,644 feet lower than la garita wilderness). La garita is a spanish name meaning the the overlook. from the summit of this wilderness's single fourteener peak (14,014ft san luis peak), climbers can observe the upper rio grande valley and down the long stretch of the san luis valley. Please note that hikers suggest driving up to this trail head from pool table rd.

The 129,626 acre wilderness established in 1964 in gunnison and rio grande national forests includes segments of the colorado trail and the continental divide trail.

La garita wilderness spans 129,626 acres within gunnison and rio grande national forests in colorado. La garita wilderness spans 129,626 acres within gunnison and rio grande national forests in colorado. This map is free, but first, be advised that it is a 19 mb file, so you will need a fast connection and some patience. This route as mapped here covers segment 21 of the much longer colorado trail.