| Neota Wilderness | |
|---|---|
IUCN category Ib (
wilderness area) | |
  | |
| Location | Larimer County, Colorado, USA |
| Nearest city | Fort Collins, CO |
| Coordinates | 40°31′22″N 105°49′57″W / 40.52278°N 105.83250°W [1] |
| Area | 9,924 acres (40.16 km2) |
| Established | 1980 |
| Governing body | U.S. Forest Service |
The Neota Wilderness is administered by the USDA Forest Service. It is located on the Canyon Lakes Ranger District of the Roosevelt National Forest in Colorado. This wilderness area encompasses 9,924 acres (40 km2) and is bordered on the south by Rocky Mountain National Park. Elevation ranges from 10,000 ft (3,000 m) to 11,896 ft (3,626 m) in the Rocky Mountains. There are only 1.5 miles (2.4 km) of trail in this area. [2] [3] [4]
References
- ^ "Neota Wilderness". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved August 12, 2012.
- ^ "Neota Wilderness". Wilderness.net. Retrieved August 12, 2012.
- ^ "Neota Wilderness Area". Colorado Wilderness. Retrieved August 12, 2012.
- ^ "Neota Wilderness, Colorado". Public Lands Information Center. Retrieved August 12, 2012.
