Bowen Gulch
Status
Established
Year Established
2000
Location
Station
State
Colorado
National Forest Regions
Rocky Mountain Region (R2)
40.3375, -105.9125
Bowen Gulch Research Natural Area
Ecological and Physical Description
Size
9,477ac (3,835ha)
Elevation Range
8,850' (2,697m) - 12,524' (3,817m)
Primary Features
The Bowen Gulch RNA includes the largest contiguous area of old-growth Engelmann spruce-subalpine fir forest in Colorado within the complete watershed of Bowen Creek. The headwaters of this drainage has a large cirque basin bounded by alpine peaks.
Last updated January 31, 2023