2016 Map of Wetterhorn Peak

About this map

Wetterhorn Peak and the high ridges of the Uncompahgre National Forest dominate this 2016 survey of the San Juan Mountains boundary between Ouray and Hinsdale counties. The landscape is defined by its drainages and trekking routes rather than roads, as the W Fork Cimarron River, Henson Cr, and Cow Cr carve deep paths through the alpine terrain. Hikers and researchers can trace the high-altitude American Flats near Wildhorse Peak and the complex network of pack trails, including the Horsethief Trail and Difficulty Creek Trail, which navigate the steep elevations near Sunshine Mtn and Blackwall Mtn. This map captures a specific moment in the management of these public lands, showing the detailed intersection of natural landmarks like Pinnacle Ridge and Porphyry Basin with the established trail systems used by modern wilderness travelers.