 Colorado
National Forests - White River National Forest
The two and one-quarter million acre White River
National Forest is located in the heart of the Colorado Rocky
Mountains, approximately two to four hours west of Denver on
Interstate 70. The scenic beauty of the area, along with ample
developed and undeveloped recreation opportunities on the Forest,
accounts for the fact that the White River consistently ranks
as one of the top five Forests nationwide for total recreation
use.
The Forest provides an excellent variety of recreation opportunities in all seasons with eleven ski areas, eight designated wildernesses, several National Trails, approximately 70 Forest Service administered developed sites (e.g. campgrounds, picnicgrounds), and over one and one-half million acres for general motorized and non-motorized backcountry enjoyment. Popular recreation activities on the Forest include downhill and cross-country skiing, developed and dispersed camping, four-wheel driving, sightseeing, photography, hunting, fishing, hiking, boating (including sailing and whitewater rafting), snowmobiling, picnicking, bicycling, horseback riding and backpacking.
The elevation of the Forest ranges from 5,000 to 14,000 feet. Most of the campgrounds are between 5,400 and 10,000 feet. Persons coming from lower elevations should be aware that time is needed to adjust to the higher elevations.
Warm days and cool to freezing nights can be expected in the mountains during the summer. July and August are usually the warmest months, and afternoon thunderstorms are common. Be prepared for both warm and chilly weather, as well as for rain showers.
Fall on the Forest is brief but spectacular, as changing aspens cloak the mountains in gold. Peak color time is normally the last part of September. Crisp, sunny days mingle with early snowstorms in what many consider the premier seasons of the year.
Winter brings the abundant powder snowfall that Colorado is famous for. Most winter recreation, including skiing and snowmobiling, occurs between Thanksgiving and Easter, but high-elevation sites offer good snow much later into the spring. Safe winter travel in the backcountry demands respect, knowledge and preparedness to deal with changing weather conditions and avalanche hazards. |
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