Natural History Wanderings

 San Juan National Forest  has the following fall color update for 9/19/14

Estimated Percentage of Current Fall Foliage:
Durango – 5% 
Molas Pass – 10%
Silverton/Red Mountain Pass – 35% aspens
Pagosa – 5% 
Dolores/Rico – 10% 
Mancos – 10%

Areas with Greatest Amount of Color / Recommended Viewing Areas:
Color reported from the north aspects around Silverton and around Ouray.

Estimated Peak Viewing Period:
High country maybe the weekend of the 20th getting well started. The majority of areas should be the week after.

Viewing Suggestions / Tips:
4WD in Silverton and the alpine loop. Lake City to Creede. Ouray.

Trees That Are Currently Turning Color:
Aspens

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