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REPORT DATE: October 26, 2006

Rocky Mountain Region Fall Color Report 2006

Black Hills National Forest

http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/blackhills/

Fallen leaves cover the ground at the Dumont Trailhead in the
Northern Hills Ranger District of the Black Hills National Forest.
Photo taken by Bonnie Jones on October 08, 2006.

Estimated Percentage of Current Fall Foliage:

Fall color viewing has ended on the Black Hills National Forest due to recent high winds and heavy snowfall.

Areas with Greatest Amount of Color / Recommended Viewing Areas:

Fall color viewing has ended due to recent high winds and heavy snowfall.

Fall color trying to hang on at the Dumont Trailhead in the
Northern Hills Ranger District of the Black Hills National Forest.
Photo taken by Bonnie Jones on October 01, 2006.

Estimated Peak Viewing Period:

Fall color viewing has ended due to recent high winds and heavy snowfall.

Viewing Suggestions:

Fall color viewing has ended due to recent high winds and heavy snowfall.

Fall color at Spearfish Canyon Falls in the Northern Hills Ranger
District of the Black Hills National Forest. Photo taken by
Bonnie Jones on October 01, 2006.

Types of Trees Currently Changing Color:

Fall color viewing has ended due to recent high winds and heavy snowfall.

For more information on Fall Colors Please Contact:

Northern Hills Ranger District Front Desk personnel: 605-642-4622, Mystic Ranger District Front Desk personnel: 605-343-1567 or the Bearlodge Ranger District Front Desk personnel at 307-283-1361.

Report submitted by Bonnie Jones, Recreation Specialist at the Northern Hills Ranger District.