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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
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5265 North Academy Blvd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
Office: 719.548.0400
Cheri:
719.930.7294
Cheri@cheriwill.com
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