Storm Peak

The 23,902-acre Storm Peak Roadless Area straddles the watersheds of the East and West Dolores Rivers. Storm Peak contains a rare forest type, old-growth spruce-fir forest on gentle slopes, that is absent elsewhere in the San Juan's wilderness areas. Storm Peak comprises the roadless bridge between the Hermosa Roadless Area, the largest unprotected roadless area in Colorado, and the existing Lizard Head Wilderness.

Storm Peak's ancient spruce-fir forests would provide prime habitat for reintroduced lynx.