Cannibal Plateau

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Cannibal Plateau

A vast, remote, and historic plateau in the San Juan Mountains, infamous for the Alferd Packer incident and offering rugged exploration.

Venture into a place of legend and lore on the Cannibal Plateau. This immense, high-altitude plateau offers a truly wild and remote experience for the most adventurous souls. Known as the site of the infamous 19th-century survival story, it now provides a stunning landscape for off-trail hiking and backpacking. The wide-open tundra and sweeping views offer an unparalleled sense of solitude and adventure.

https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/gmug/recarea/?recid=33045

Q8Q5+4H Powderhorn, Colorado