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North and west of South Park in the western part of the Forest are the high elevations of the Mosquito Range from Guanella Pass southward to the Buffalo Peaks country. Except for Geneva and Jefferson Creeks, the recreation resource in this large expanse of Park County remains primarily primitive and undeveloped, accessible mainly by four- wheel drive, horse or foot. Remains of early day mining railroads and stage routes are still easily discernible, further adding to the attraction of the area. More"fourteeners" are found west of Fairplay: Mount Lincoln 14,286, Mount Bross 14,172 ft., and Mount Democrat 14,l48 ft.

Also located in this portion of the Forest is the Windy-Ridge Bristlecone Pine Scenic Area. This scenic area, located about four miles northwest of Alma was established in July 1967 to protect a unique grove of beautifully grotesque and deformed bristlecone pine trees.


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