I have bow hunted this unit twice. We packed in from both CO Rds 723 and 724. At the end of these roads which is 15 to 17 miles from highway 50 you will be about 1 mile from the West Elk Wilderness....

I have hunted the hunted in West Elk wilderness around Rainbow Lake. Seen elk both times that we hunted. Got a cow on first trip. Like everyone said get into shape. It is very steep and rugged. I...