Northeast of Gunnison and south of the Taylor River is home to a small herd of mountain goats. Expect a challenging hunt to locate and take a trophy. Several trails allow good access to known areas for goats.

Rugged mountains and Cumberland and Gunsight Passes make for a challenging hunt. Several deep canyons, narrow gulches and creeks help define the character of the land.

Basins above timberline are covered in wildflowers, short grasses, lichens and moss. Below timberline, stands of spruce and fir cover the slopes. Aspens, lodgepole pine, ponderosa pine along with willows, oak brush and mountain mahogany are found at lower elevations.

Gunnison National Forest provides thousands of acres of public lands. Fossil Ridge Wilderness is located approximately 16 miles northeast of the town of Gunnison, Colorado covers 32,179 acres. The 26 miles of trail within the wilderness are open to foot and horse travel only. U.S. Highway 50, Colorado Route 135, County Road 742, 76 and Forest Service 752 and 765 all connect with county and Forest Service roads that lead into the backcountry. Heavy rains or early snows can make some roads difficult to travel.

Gunnison National Forest provides several improved campsites. The mountain communities of Pitkin, Ohio and Tin Cup have some cabins, small cafes and limited fuel. Gunnison and Crested Butte provide a wide variety of motels and hotels, restaurants, medical facilities, a regional airport, shopping and gas or diesel.