Natural History Wanderings

San Juan National Forest has a new fall foliage upddate for 10/14/14

Estimated Percentage of Current Fall Foliage: Durango to Purgatory – 90% aspens peaking Molas Pass – past peak Silverton/Red Mountain Pass – past peak Pagosa –70% aspens high, 90% cottonwoods along river  Dolores to Rico – 85% peaking Mancos – 90% peaking Areas with Greatest Amount of Color / Recommended Viewing Areas: Purgatory to Durango.  Williams Creek Reservoir. North of Mancos.  West Dolores Durango-Silverton Train still has some great leaf viewing. Estimated Peak Viewing Period: High elevation above 9,000 feet is mostly past peak. The slightly lower areas below 8,000 ft look good.  Pagosa, Dolores, Mancos changing fast. Viewing Suggestions / Tips: Many areas still holding good color and great weather this week. Trees That Are Currently Turning Color: Aspens, oakbrush.  Willows and cottonwoods along the rivers. For More Information on Fall Colors Please Contact: San Juan Public Lands Center, Durango (970) 247-4874