Wheeler Geologic Area is part of the La Garita Wilderness, within this area you will find many trails, some nearby peaks over 13,000 ft and expansive views. Located near the old mining town of Creede, CO, Wheeler is accessible by a 7-mile hike or a rough 14-mile four-wheel drive road. Your efforts are rewarded by views of a remarkable geologic formation of moderately coarse volcanic tuff eroded into many different shapes.

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  - Wheeler Geologic Area
    - Unnamed Gold Occurrence (MRDS - 10014053)

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References

[1]https://www.fs.usda.gov/r02/riogrande/recreation/wheeler-geologic-area

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