Colonel Bob Wilderness

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Colonel Bob Wilderness is a rugged, forested protected area in Washington's Olympic Peninsula known for its steep terrain, old-growth forests, and backcountry hiking opportunities.

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Colonel Bob Wilderness canonical 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf United States federal wilderness
protected area
wilderness area
accessedVia trailheads off U.S. Route 101
area approximately 11,000 acres
climate maritime
country United States
createdBy Washington Wilderness Act of 1984
ecosystemType Pacific temperate rainforest
elevationMax about 4,500 feet
established 1984
fauna Roosevelt elk
black bear
black-tailed deer
various bird species
flora Douglas-fir
linked to: Douglas fir

Sitka spruce
western hemlock
western redcedar
governingBody United States Forest Service
linked to: U.S. Forest Service
hasHighestPoint Colonel Bob
hasTrail Colonel Bob Trail
linked to: Colonel Bob Peak

Pete’s Creek Trail
IUCNCategory Ib
landCover old-growth forest
temperate rainforest
locatedIn Grays Harbor County, Washington
Olympic Peninsula
state of Washington
locatedInProtectedArea Olympic National Forest
namedAfter Colonel Bob Peak
Robert G. Ingersoll
nearbyCity Aberdeen, Washington NERFINISHED
offersActivity backcountry hiking
wilderness camping
wildlife viewing
partOf National Wilderness Preservation System
precipitation high annual rainfall
purpose preservation of old-growth forest ecosystems
protection of wildlife habitat
provision of primitive recreation opportunities
regulation group size limits for overnight use
mechanized equipment prohibited
motorized vehicles prohibited
terrain rugged
steep
waterFeature numerous small streams

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Lake Quinault nearbyFeature Colonel Bob Wilderness