The Black Ridge Canyon Wilderness is a rugged, high desert canyonland area made up of 75,000 primeval acres. Here, on this portion of the Uncompahgre Plateau there are no visitor centers, snack bars or gift shops. This Colorado canyonland is truly a wilderness area, accessed by primitive roads and trails. Rattlesnake, Devils, Mee and Horsethief Canyons may be one of the only remote wilderness areas with cell phone service as I-70 passes within a few miles. Even with phone service, this area is not for unprepared hikers. Its canyons are filled with intrigue, spectacular landscapes and dotted with splendid arch formations.
This wonderful Picture of the Day features a chilly January view of South American Arch. A closer study reveals why this is so appropriately named.