San Juan Mountains - Land Surrounded By Government Wilderness Lands (inholding)

Totally Surround by Handies Peak Wilderness Study AreaLocated in the San Juan Mountains of SW ColoradoSTATE: ColoradoCOUNTY: HinsdaleSIZE:  10.33 +/- acresLEGAL DESCRIPTION:  I.X.L. Lode Claim, USMS No. 1289,10.33 Acres, Sherman Mining District, Sec. T42N R5W.Hinsdale County, Colorado GENERAL LOCATION: South of CR 35. West of Sherman Townsite. East-NE of Cuba Gulch. West of Cataract Gulch. Between Silverton and Lake City just off the Scenic Alpine LoopGPS (approx):  NW: 37.891323 , -107.452551 ; SW: 37.890624 , -107.453020 ; SE: 37.888750 , -107.448387 ; NE: 37.889446 , -107.447913GENERAL ELEVATION: 12.,290-12,945GENERAL INFORMATION: Possibly hike in Yurt location. 3 14ers nearby Redcloud ; Sunshine, and HandiesMountain Climbing. Rugged Mountain land. Must Hike or Pack in (or helicopter). Possible trade with US Gov't, as this is an inholding.TYPE OF TERRAIN: MountainousZONING: miningPOWER: NoPHONE: noWATER: no. must install well or holding tank.SEWER: No. Only needed when/if you build.ROADS: nonePROPERTY TAX: $55  a year  CLOSING/DOC. FEES: $125TIME LIMIT TO BUILD: noneASSOCIATION DUES: none Owner financing available.No Qualifying. No Credit Checks. Go to 1881.com area land pageNearby Wilderness Areas Link One of the main attributes of Hinsdale County is that it is 96 percent public land, which includes four wilderness areas and two wilderness study areas, allowing for plentiful outdoor recreation opportunities in the area. Hinsdale County offers hundreds of miles of hiking trails, five fourteeners, over 20 thirteeners, the Alpine Loop National Backcountry BywayThe Handies Peak Wilderness Study Area (WSA) is a area located in the southwestern part of the  state of Colorado. The wilderness study area is administered by the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM)  Redcloud Peak Wilderness Study Area. The tallest and most prominent peak in the wilderness study area is Handies Peak at 14,055 feet (4,284 m) in elevation and with 1,909 feet (582 m) of prominence. The Handies Peak Wilderness Study Area (WSA) is situated in the Southern Rocky Mountains of southwestern Colorado. The wilderness study area’s rugged alpine landscape is home to Handies Peak, which is the tallest peak on land that’s managed by the Bureau of Land Management in the continental US.Overall, the wilderness study area covers 16,301 acres (6,597 ha) of terrain. It is also administratively combined with the nearby Redcloud Peak WSA. Elevations in the wilderness study area range from lows of around 9,400 feet (2,865 m) up to the summit of Handies Peak.Lower elevations in the wilderness study area are marked by steep forested hillsides and river canyons. As elevations increase in the area, the tree coverage quickly thins, and it eventually gives way to a vast alpine tundra. Here, the landscape is marked by glacial cirques, a diverse array of vegetation, rugged rock formations, and sweeping vistas.The Lake Fork Creek headwaters are located in the wilderness study area, too. In fact, Lake Fork Creek travels through the region before joining the Lake Fork Gunnison River. Meanwhile, the western boundary of the wilderness study area is marked by the Animas River. Other notable creeks in the wilderness study area include Snare Creek, Cinnamon Creek, Mill Gulch, and Cottonwood Creek.The wilderness study area is known for its breathtaking alpine terrain, lakes, and canyons. There are twelve peaks in the wilderness study area that tower above 13,000 feet (3,962 m) in elevation, too. Click here for more info and pics (courtesy of peakvisor.com)Handies Peak WSA (BLM)ValuesThe Handies Peak WSA includes multi-colored rock strata, numerous drainages, glacial cirques, diverse vegetation, and vast, open vistas. The namesake of the WSA, Handies Peak, rises to 14,048 feet elevation and is the highest point of land managed by the Bureau of Land Management outside of Alaska. The WSA includes 12 peaks over 13,000 feet, three alpine lakes, and three major canyons with streams. The geomorphology shows a variety of volcanic, glacial and Precambrian formations. Scenic quality is outstanding due to the high alpine mountainous landform. Vegetation consists mainly of mixed spruce, fir, aspen, alpine grasses, sedges, and forbs. Fauna includes elk, deer, black bear, various small mammals, bighorn sheep, and mountain goats. Activities include hiking, backpacking, camping, mountain climbing, and photography.Visitation InformationThe Handies Peak WSA is located in Hinsdale County, 10 miles southwest of Lake City.>