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The Black Ridge Wilderness Study Area encompasess a total of 75, 439 acres across both the state of Colorado and the state of Utah. Vegetation throughout the wilderness area is fairly sparse with pinyon-juniper woodland here and there. The east-west Black Ridge area is separated by seven different red-rock canyons that vary in length. The canyons includes various geological characteristics, including desert patina, giant alcoves, windows, and spires. The Black Ridge Wilderness Study Area is also home to bald and golden eagles, desert bighorn sheeps, mountain lion, and deer. Hiking, backpacking, primitive camping, rafting, and horseback riding are all possible here.
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