Wilderness Regulations

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The following regulations apply to all Wildernesses:

Motorized equipment and equipment used for mechanical transport is prohibited. This includes the use of motor vehicles, motorboats, motorized equipment, bicycles, hang gliders, wagons, carts, portage wheels, and the landing of aircraft including helicopters. Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), or drones, may not take off, land, be operated or possessed within designated Wilderness. Wheelchairs suitable for indoor use are exempt. Region 2 Wilderness Use Restriction, Special Order (PDF)

Remember: Weed Free Feed is required on all national forest lands in the Rocky Mountain Region.

Wilderness specific regulations:

• Collegiate Peaks Wilderness
• Fossil Ridge Wilderness
• La Garita Wilderness
• Lizard Head Wilderness
• Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness
• Mt. Sneffels Wilderness
• Powderhorn Wilderness
• Raggeds Wilderness
• Uncompahgre Wilderness
• West Elk Wilderness