Natural History Wanderings

San Juan National Forest  reports

Estimated Percentage of Current Fall Foliage:
Durango to Purgatory – 20%
Molas Pass – 25%
Silverton/Red Mtn Pass – 45%
Pagosa – 20% up high
Dolores to Lizard Head Pass – 30% oak good, aspen starting to show
Mancos/La Platas – 35% starting to show up high
San Jun Skyway- 35% good oakbrush around Ouray

Areas with Greatest Amount of Color / Recommended Viewing Areas: aspens at treeline oakbrush on the hillsides

Estimated Peak Viewing Period: This coming weekend into next week…

Viewing Suggestions / Tips: Oakbrush on the hill sides at lower elevation is turning fast. Plan on higher elevations still this week for aspen.

Trees That Are Currently Turning Color:
Oak Brush, then Aspen, then Cottonwoods.

For More Information on Fall Colors Please Contact:

San Juan Public Lands Center, Durango (970) 247-4874