American Basin Area of Critical Environmental Concern

Area of Critical Environmental ConcernColorado

About American Basin Area of Critical Environmental Concern

American Basin Area of Critical Environmental Concern is a protected area that protects sensitive public land in Colorado. Notable high points include Handies Peak.

Boundary data: USGS PAD-US 4.1

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Manager: Bureau of Land Management

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Handies Peak in American Basin Area of Critical Environmental Concern — Photo: Mitchtobin / CC BY-SA 4.0

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01Handies Peak1,890 ft prominence · 14,049 ft · Summit

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Routes through here

Handies Peak via Southwest SlopesModerate · 5.3 mi round trip · 2,540 ft gain · Est. 3.25–4.5 hr

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