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7,000–9,500 ft · CO🚗 Directions
Pike NF eastern flank between Denver and Colorado Springs. Ponderosa pine belt with scattered spruce. Accessible foothills foraging. Best after late summer monsoon rains.
Updated Apr 19, 6:09 PM MT
Precip 7d
0.75"
Precip 14d
0.90"
Soil Temp
34°F
SWE
Snow Water Equivalent — how much water is in the snowpack vs. normal. Declining SWE means snowmelt is adding moisture to the soil.Log your find on iNaturalist to help the community and get expert ID assistance. Photos, location, and habitat notes all help with identification.
Pike-San Isabel National Forests
Pike-San Isabel National Forests
Pike-San Isabel National Forests
Pike-San Isabel National Forests
Pike-San Isabel National Forests
Pike-San Isabel National Forests
Pike-San Isabel National Forests
⚠ Road Access Notice
Always verify road access is public before following GPS directions to mountain areas. Many forest roads are seasonal, gated, or require 4WD. Dispersed camping follows USFS/BLM rules (typically 14-day limit). Check ranger district offices for current road and campground conditions.
4%
Drought
None
Snowmelt
steady
soil too cold (34°F), insufficient moisture
soil too cold (34°F), insufficient moisture
soil too cold (34°F), insufficient moisture