Encompassing well over 100,000 acres and located entirely within the White River National Forest, the Eagles Nest Wilderness contains some of the most rugged mountain landscapes in Colorado. Roughly 180 miles of wilderness hiking trails connect the towns of Silverthorne, Frisco, and Vail.

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1. Gore Creek Trail & Gore Lake Trail — Eagles Nest Wilderness

18.8km

06:00

800m

Wilderness trail through aspen groves to alpine Gore Lake where mountain goats roam.

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2. Gore Creek Trail to Red Buffalo Pass — Eagles Nest Wilderness

20.9km

06:44

910m

Wilderness trek through aspen groves to Red Buffalo Pass with 360-degree Gore Range views.

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Elevation 2,740 m

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Location: Eagle County, Colorado, United States

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Eagles Nest Wilderness Area

1. Gore Creek Trail & Gore Lake Trail — Eagles Nest Wilderness

2. Gore Creek Trail to Red Buffalo Pass — Eagles Nest Wilderness

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