Rio Grande National Forest has the following new fall color reports and photos for 9/14/18
Estimated Percentage of Current Fall Foliage:
Conejos Peak District – % 2018 photos 2017 photos
Alamosa Canyon – 15%
Conejos Canyon – 30 – 40%
Cumbres Pass – %
Divide District – % 2018 photos 2017 photos
Creede to Spring Creek Pass – color change is 50 – 70% peak colors most likely this coming weekend
Wolf Creek Pass – %
Saguache District – % 2017 photos 2016 photos
Cochetopa Pass – %
Poncha Pass – 30 – 40%
Sangre de Cristos – 10%
Areas with Greatest Amount of Color / Recommended Viewing Areas:
Hwy 149 Creede to Spring Creek Pass, Poncha Pass and Sangre de Cristo Mountains
Estimated Peak Viewing Period:
The third week of September is usually the best time for the higher elevations, above Creede and up river, and the fourth week for the rest of the forest.
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