At a Glance
659Square Miles
88.9%Public Land
7,740 - 13,269Elevation Range
Quick Tips
- Filter drinking water
- 10x or greater binoculars recommended
- Afternoon thunderstorms can be dangerous
- Dress in layers
13,000 foot Antera Peak and other 12,000 foot peaks along the Continental Divide are found north of Alamosa within Rio Grande and the Gunnison National Forests.
The herd population has decreased in recent years and the herd now is estimated at less than 40 bighorns.