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wheeler geologic area

3 Porch Notes tagged “wheeler geologic area,” from counties across Colorado.

Outdoors and wildfire - Mineral County

The Wheeler Geologic Area is a maze of volcanic rock that takes real effort to reach

Wheeler Geologic Area near Creede is a striking field of eroded volcanic ash spires reached only by a long hike or a rough four-wheel-drive road, with seasonal access and wilderness camping rules.

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History and culture - Mineral County

Wheeler Geologic Area was once Colorado's first national monument

The Wheeler Geologic Area near Creede is a maze of eroded volcanic ash that was protected as Colorado's first national monument before its remoteness led to a different status.

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Outdoors and wildfire - Saguache County

La Garita Wilderness and the Wheeler Geologic Area are hard to reach on purpose

The La Garita Wilderness in the Rio Grande National Forest holds the volcanic spires of the Wheeler Geologic Area, which you reach only by a long hike or a rough four-wheel-drive road.

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