Natural History Wanderings

 San Juan National Forest  has the following fall color update for 9/23/14

Estimated Percentage of Current Fall Foliage:
Durango/Purgatory – 10% aspens, 50% oakbrush on Missionary
Molas Pass – 40%
Silverton/Red Mountain Pass – 75% aspens
Pagosa –10% aspens high, 30% cottonwoods along river 
Dolores/Rico – 30% 
Mancos – 20%

Areas with Greatest Amount of Color / Recommended Viewing Areas:
          Silverton area early this week before it’s done.
Estimated Peak Viewing Period:

• High country this week should be getting good.
• The slightly lower areas should be the week after.

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

Trees That Are Currently Turning Color:
     Aspens

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