Eagles Nest Wilderness, Vail

Name: Eagles Nest Wilderness
Address: Vail, United States

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The Eagles Nest Wilderness is a U.S. Wilderness Area located in the Gore Range near Vail, Copper Mountain, Frisco, Silverthorne, and Heeney, in Summit and Eagle Counties, Colorado. Eagles Nest Wilderness falls within the jurisdiction of Dillon Ranger District and Holy Cross Ranger District, White River National Forest. The 135,114-acre wilderness with 180 miles of trails was established in 1976. In 2010, additional lands were proposed for wilderness protection under the Hidden Gems proposal, affecting Elliot Ridge, Tenmile, and Lower Piney areas of Summit and Eagle Counties. ()

Established: 1978 (46 years ago)Elevation: 8442 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 39°39'0"N, 106°19'12"W

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Eagles Nest Wilderness – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Betty Ford Alpine Gardens, Eagles Nest Wilderness, Eagles Nest Wilderness, Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater 30th Anniversary Concerts.

2.5 miW
Garden, Park, Botanical garden
Betty Ford Alpine Gardens, Vail
65 min walk • The Betty Ford Alpine Gardens are the world's highest botanical garden, located at 183 Gore Creek Drive, Vail, Colorado, United States, at an 8,200 feet altitude in the Rocky Mountains. The Gardens are open to the public year-round.
6.6 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Ranches
Eagles Nest Wilderness, Vail
170 min walk • The Eagles Nest Wilderness is a U.S. Wilderness Area located in the Gore Range near Vail, Copper Mountain, Frisco, Silverthorne, and Heeney, in Summit and Eagle Counties, Colorado.
2.8 miSE
Lake, Hiking, Trail
Eagles Nest Wilderness, Vail
73 min walk • The Eagles Nest Wilderness is a U.S. Wilderness Area located in the Gore Range near Vail, Copper Mountain, Frisco, Silverthorne, and Heeney, in Summit and Eagle Counties, Colorado.
2.4 miW
39°38'24"N • 106°21'50"W
Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater 30th Anniversary Concerts, Vail
63 min walk • Concerts and shows, Concert hall, Performing arts
3.4 miW
39°38'37"N • 106°23'2"W
Vail Public Library, Vail
88 min walk • Library
3.4 miW
39°38'38"N • 106°23'2"W
John A. Dobson Arena, Vail
88 min walk • Ice skating, Ice rink