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American wilderness area

Gunnison Gorge Wilderness
IUCN category Ib (wilderness area)
Map showing the location of Gunnison Gorge WildernessMap showing the location of Gunnison Gorge Wilderness
LocationMontrose / Delta counties, Colorado, USA
Nearest cityMontrose, CO
Coordinates38°40′00″N 107°50′00″W / 38.66667°N 107.83333°W / 38.66667; -107.83333
Area17,784 acres (71.97 km)
Established1999
Governing bodyBureau of Land Management

The Gunnison Gorge Wilderness is a U.S. Wilderness Area located immediately northwest of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, in Colorado. The 17,784-acre (71.97 km) wilderness area established in 1999 includes 14 miles (23 km) of the Gunnison River inside the Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area.

References

  1. "Gunnison Gorge Wilderness". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved August 10, 2012.
  2. "Gunnison Gorge Wilderness". Bureau of Land Management. Retrieved August 10, 2012.
  3. "Gunnison Gorge Wilderness". Wilderness.net. Retrieved August 10, 2012.
Protected areas of Colorado
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4 National Parks
9 National Monuments
3 National Historic Sites
2 National Recreation Areas
1 Wild and Scenic River
4 National Historic Trails
1 National Scenic Trail
11 National Forests
2 National Grasslands
44 National Wildernesses
3 National Conservation Areas
8 National Wildlife Refuges
3 National Heritage Areas
28 National Historic Landmarks
16 National Natural Landmarks
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State
43 State Parks
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26 Scenic and Historic Byways
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