At a Glance
West of Buena Vista is Collegiate Peaks Wilderness Area featuring the 14,000 foot peaks of Mount Yale, Harvard and Columbia. A population estimated at 80 mountain goats can be found here.
A 9” billy was harvested here in 2011, with many other mountain goats ranging between 7” and 8” taken each year. Hunters can expect to use horses to gain altitude or prepare for a long uphill backpack trip.
Quick Tips
- Be bear aware around campsite
- Filter drinking water
- Use quality optics
- Fly Fish Texas Creek

