Mount Massive Wilderness

The Mount Massive Wilderness is a federally protected section of Colorado’s Sawatch Range located in both the San Isabel National Forest and the Leadville National Fish Hatchery. It encompasses 30,540-acres and is managed by both the United States Forest Service (USFS) and the Fish and Wildlife Service.

The area is named after Mount Massive (14,421’), the second highest peak in Colorado. Lodgepole pine forests dominate the lower elevations of this area, followed by spruce, fir, and alpine tundra environments higher up. 

ELEVATION RANGE: 9,700’ - 14,421’

THINGS TO DO
This area is a popular location for trail running, hiking, backpacking, camping,and mountain climbing. It features 10 miles of the Colorado Trail which traverses north-to-south across the eastern edge of the Wilderness.

ACCESS POINTS

The Wilderness can be explore via numerous trails which extend off of roads surrounding the area. 

• Hagerman Pass Road - Provides access to the Colorado Trail, Native Lake, and Windsor Lake.  

• Elbert Creek Campground

• Windsor Lake Trailhead 

• Halfmoon Creek Trailhead - Provides access to trails leading to Mount Elbert and Mount Massive. 

REGULATIONS

Wilderness regulations apply within the area. For more information, please visit the following link: Wilderness Regulations.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

USFS - Mount Massive