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National Forests - White River National Forest
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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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