Bison Peak, Lost Creek Wilderness Posted by Senad Rizvanovic on 09:17 4 comments

Bison Peak
• Peak Elevation: 12,392 feet (3,777.08 m)
Date Climbed: Dec 12, 2010
Lost Creek Wilderness

Bison Mountain is a mountain summit in Park County in the state of Colorado (CO). Bison Mountain climbs to 12,392 feet (3,777.08 meters) above sea level. Bison Mountain is located at latitude - longitude coordinates (also called lat - long coordinates or GPS coordinates) of N 39.238046 and W -105.498057.
• Peak Elevation: 12,392 feet (3,777.08 m)
Magical rock formations atop the peak are incredible to behold. The hike in is long but peaceful; anyone in decent shape will be able to handle the class 1 trail. Beside the impressive rock gardens, Bison’s place as the highpoint of the Tarryall Mountains offers beautiful panoramas of Pike National Forest and several Mosquito Range peaks. The isolation and grandeur of this peak bring to mind images of the fabled Elysian Fields of Greek mythology. Blur your vision, and watch the monoliths turn into a herd of giant bison!
Description - The 105,000-acre Lost Creek Wilderness is less than 40 miles southwest of Denver, with several access points. The Wilderness has a wide variety of terrain and vegetation types, from steep, rocky slopes to high mountain meadows and deep canyons. Elevations range from 8,000 feet to 12,431 feet (Bison Peak). Several pack trails exist within the wilderness including a segment of the Colorado Trail.

Recreation - No mechanized or motorized vehicles are permitted within any wilderness boundaries. Recreationists may enjoy backpacking, hiking, horseback riding, ski touring, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.

Climate - Controlled mainly by the Rocky Mountains, weather in the Lost Creek Wilderness Area varies extremely on a yearly, daily and hourly basis. Colorado's high elevation makes the air thinner and harder to breathe. The elevation also makes it easier to get a sunburn, because there is less air between you and the sun to filter ultraviolet light. Temperatures are affected by elevation, cooling four degrees for every 1,000 feet gained.

Location - Lost Creek Wilderness is located 40 miles southwest of Denver. Most of the wilderness area is located in Park County, with the eastern segment in Jefferson County. The terrain encompasses the Kenosha and Tarryall Mountains. The town of Bailey lies to the north of Lost Creek Wilderness. Buffalo Creek Mountain Bike Area lies to the east as does the South Platte River and Cheesman Lake. Highway 24 from Colorado Springs leads travelers within eight miles of the southern wilderness boundary. Tarryall Creek and Kenosha Pass are two landmarks on the western side of the wilderness area.