Lizard Head Wilderness

Infobox_protected_area | name = Lizard Head Wilderness
iucn_category = Ib

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locator_x = 82
locator_y = 92
location = Colorado, USA
nearest_city = Telluride, CO
lat_degrees = 37
lat_minutes = 50
lat_seconds = 1
lat_direction = N
long_degrees = 108
long_minutes = 0
long_seconds = 49
long_direction = W
area = 41,309 acres (167 km²)
established = January 1, 1980
visitation_num =
visitation_year =
governing_body = U.S. Forest ServiceThe Lizard Head Wilderness is a wilderness area in southwest Colorado. It contains 41,309 acres (167 km²) and is jointly managed by the Uncompahgre and San Juan National Forests. It is 10 miles (16 km) southwest of the town of Telluride and is named for a prominent rock formation that is said to look like a lizard's head. Lizard Head itself is 13,113 feet (3,997 m) and is a volcanic spire of crumbling rock. Due to the steepness of the cliffs and the poor quality of the rock for fixing ropes, only experienced mountaineers should attempt to summit the spire. Another 37 miles (59 km) of trails in this infrequently visited wilderness, are also strenuous and should be attempted by more advanced backpackers. .

External links

* [http://www.wilderness.net/index.cfm?fuse=NWPS&sec=wildView&wname=Lizard%20Head Wilderness.net wilderness information]