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West Elk

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🏞️ Attractions

Pearson Point (2,838 m)Summits & peaks5.2 km · ~15 min driveDirections ↗
McIntyre GulchAttractions8.9 km · ~31 min driveDirections ↗
Sapinero Point (2,907 m)Summits & peaks11.5 km · ~47 min driveDirections ↗
Curecanti National Recreation Area
Curecanti National Recreation AreaParks & play

Curecanti National Recreation Area (Pronounced (locally) or .) is a National Park Service unit located on the Gunnison River in western Colorado. Established in 1965, Curecanti National Recreation Area is responsible for developing and managing recreational facilities on three reservoirs, Blue Mesa Reservoir, Morrow Point Reservoir and Crystal Reservoir, constructed on the upper Gunnison River

15.5 km · ~52 min driveDirections ↗
West Elk WildernessParks & play17.3 km · ~172 min driveDirections ↗
Dillon PinnaclesAttractions22.2 km · ~59 min driveDirections ↗
Dillon Pinnacles TrailheadTrails & trailheads24.2 km · ~58 min driveDirections ↗
Tenderfoot Hill (2,819 m)Summits & peaks31.5 km · ~75 min driveDirections ↗
Sapinero State Wildlife AreaParks & play36.9 km · ~95 min driveDirections ↗

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