Natural History Wanderings

San Juan National Forest  reports on September 16, 2019

Estimated Percentage of Current Fall Foliage:

• Durango to Purgatory:  < 1%:
• Missionary Ridge:  < 1%
• Purgatory to Coal Bank:  < 1%
• Coal Bank to Molas Pass to Silverton: < 5%
• Silverton/Red Mtn Pass:  <5%
• Ouray to Telluride: <5%
• Pagosa:  <1%
• Dolores to Lizard Head Pass:  <1%
• Mancos/La Platas: <1%

Areas with Greatest Amount of Color / Recommended Viewing Areas: Currently, too early

Estimated Peak Viewing Period: Last week of September through second weekend of Oct

Trees That Are Currently Turning Color:

• Oak Brush
• Aspens

For More Information on Fall Colors Please Contact:

• San Juan Public Lands Center, Durango (970) 247-4874
• Why Do Leaves Change Color?
• Rocky Mountain Region Fall Color page link