At a Glance
284Square Miles
66.5%Public Land
7,791 - 13,575Elevation Range
Quick Tips
- Spend time glassing high basins
- Be in good physical condition
- Excellent fly fishing in the North Fork South Platte River and Geneva Creek
Peaks and basins in the southern portion of the Mount Evans Wilderness and along the Continental Divide are within the Pike National Forest. Thousands of acres are available to hunt a herd estimated at around 90 Rocky Mountain bighorns.
The season opens before Labor Day, so tourists, hikers, mountain bikers and backpackers will be on Mount Evans. Tag holders have numerous options outside of the Mount Evans Wilderness Area to plan a hunt. Watch for afternoon thundershowers.