Powderhorn Wilderness Area
How to follow the seven standard Leave No Trace principles differs in different parts of the country (desert vs. Rocky Mountains). Click on any of the principles listed below to learn more about how they apply.
Leave No Trace principles:
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
- Dispose of Waste Properly
- Leave What You Find
- Minimize Campfire Impacts
- Respect Wildlife
- Be Considerate of Other Visitors
Regulations:
Motorized equipment and equipment used for mechanical transport are generally prohibited on all federal lands designated as wilderness. This includes the use of motor vehicles (including OHVs), motorboats, motorized equipment, bicycles, hang gliders, wagons, carts, portage wheels, and the landing of aircraft including helicopters, unless provided for in specific legislation. In a few areas some exceptions allowing the use of motorized equipment or mechanical transport are described in the special regulations in effect for a specific area. Click here for additional regulations or contact the agency.
Contact Information:
GUNNISON RANGER DISTRICT
216 N Colorado Street
Gunnison, CO 81230
Phone: 970-641-0471
BLM GUNNISON FIELD OFFICE
650 S. 11th Street.
Gunnison, CO 81230
Phone:970-642-4940
Office hours: 8 AM to 4 PM M-F
Phone
Geographic Coordinates
Directions
1).Turn right onto US-50 W/?W Rainbow Blvd. Continue to follow US-50 W 3.9 miles
2). Turn right onto US-285 N/?US-50 W (signs for Gunnison/Buena Vista/Leadville) Continue to follow US-50 W. 60.4 miles
3). Turn left onto 11th St. Destination will be on the left 0.4 miles