2013 Map of Wolf Creek Pass

About this map

Wolf Creek Pass serves as a critical point on the Continental Divide, where the waters split between the Atlantic and Pacific watersheds. This 2013 survey documents the high-elevation boundary between the San Juan National Forest and the Rio Grande National Forest, centered on the rugged spine of the San Juan Mountains. The landscape is dominated by steep summits like Treasure Mountain and Alberta Peak, while human activity is concentrated along the corridor of Us HWY 160. A network of backcountry routes, including the Treasure Mountain Trail 565 and Lobo Trail 878, provides access to the headwaters of the E Fork San Juan River and the high-altitude Alberta Park Reservoir. These trails and the Tucker Ponds Recreation Area illustrate the area's role in modern forestry and mountain recreation.