Natural History Wanderings

Coconino National Forest reports

Red Rock Ranger District Fall Color Update: November 6, 2015 Colors in Oak Creek Canyon and into Sedona and the Verde Valley are beginning to turn. Observations along Oak Creek Canyon yesterday are that trees have turned in the upper canyon, are just starting to turn in the lower canyon, with a lot of color at Slide Rock State Park. Snow fell earlier in the week in the upper reaches of the canyon, and may remain visible for another day or two before it melts off. Trees are just beginning to get a touch of color around the city of Sedona. Recommendations for enjoying fall color in the Oak Creek Canyon, Red Rock country, and the Verde Valley include:

Oak Creek Canyon and West Fork Oak Creek are popular locations near Sedona to see fall colors, they’re not the only places to visit and parking is very limited! Huckaby Trail: cottonwoods and other bushes and trees at the creek should peak in the next week or so.

Flagstaff Ranger District Fall Color Update: November 6, 2015. The fall color season for the Flagstaff has passed, particularly at the higher elevations around the San Francisco Peaks, Mt. Elden, and surround hills. Many of the landscape trees around the city of Flagstaff are still showing lots of color, but that may pass quickly with the colder weather. Snow that fell down to around 6500′ should continue to be visible on the Peaks through the weekend, particularly in the Inner Basin and the north side of the Peaks.

Mogollon Rim Ranger District Fall Color Update: November 6, 2015 Like the Flagstaff area, color is done for the season.