Posted by: Sandy Steinman | September 19, 2013

San Juan National Forest Fall Color 9/19/13

San Juan National Forest has a new fall foliage update for 9/19/13:

Estimated Percentage of Current Fall Foliage:

  • Durango – 0%
  • Silverton – 10% aspens
  • Pagosa – 0%
  • Dolores/Rico – 5%
  • Mancos – 0%

Areas with Greatest Amount of Color / Recommended Viewing Areas: Silverton/Lake City area and above. 10,000 to 12,000 feet

Estimated Peak Viewing Period: Highest country, next weekend (Sept 21-22).
Other passes/ high elevation aspen groves.

Viewing Suggestions / Tips: Colors starting to change in Silverton but not much elsewhere.

Trees That Are Currently Turning Color: Aspens, grasses and low scrub oak.

For More Information on Fall Colors Please Contact:
San Juan Public Lands Center, Durango (970) 247-4874

 


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