| West Elk Wilderness | |
| Iucn Category: | Ib |
| Map: | USA |
| Relief: | 1 |
| Location: | Gunnison County, Colorado, USA |
| Nearest City: | Gunnison, CO |
| Coordinates: | 38.7215°N -107.2653°W |
| Area: | 176412acres |
| Established: | 1964 |
| Governing Body: | U.S. Forest Service |
The West Elk Wilderness is a U.S. Wilderness Area located northwest of Gunnison, Colorado in the West Elk Mountains.
The wilderness was established in 1964 and now protects 176412acres within the Gunnison National Forest.
Elevations in the wilderness range from 6800feet along Coal Creek to 13042feet at the summit of West Elk Peak. The area supports large elk and deer populations and is busiest during the fall hunting season.[1] [2] [3]