Mosquito Peaks
Phone: 719-269-8500
This beautiful high-alpine tundra and Area of Critical Environmental Concern contains significant biodiversity. There are several small parcels of BLM land here, with unique geological formations and 18 rare plant species. There are also views of historic mining buildings in the town of Leadville, 8 miles away.
Directions
From Fairplay, go west on Mosquito Pass Road for about 10 miles.
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