South San Juan Wilderness


The South San Juan Wilderness is a U.S. Wilderness Area located in the San Juan National Forest, east of Pagosa Springs, in southern Colorado.
The last known grizzly bear in Colorado was killed in the wilderness in 1979. Some believe that it is still home to a few grizzlies, but there is no sufficient evidence yet to prove this.

Recreation

The wilderness area contains: 32 lakes; many peaks above, the highest of which is Summit Peak at 13,307 feet; and of hiking trails, that includes of the Continental Divide Trail.