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REPORT DATE: October 26, 2006

Rocky Mountain Region Fall Color Report 2006

Pike-San Isabel National Forests and
Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands

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Fall color near Cuchara on the San Isabel National Forest.
Photo taken by Ed Biery on September 29, 2006.

Estimated Percentage of Current Fall Foliage:

Fall color viewing has ended on the Pike and San Isabel National Forests and the Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands 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.

Aspen gold in the Wet Mountains on the
San Isabel National Forest. Photo taken by
Ed Biery 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.

Aspen gold in the Wet Mountains on the San Isabel National Forest.
Photo taken by Ed Biery 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:

Leadville Ranger District: 719-486-0749; Pikes Peak Ranger District: 719-636-1602; Salida Ranger District: 719-539-3591; San Carlos Ranger District: 719-269-8500; South Park Ranger District: 719-836-2031 and South Platte Ranger District: 303-275-5610.

Report submitted by Lauri Trujillo.