Burns Canyon
Status
Established
Year Established
1997
Location
Station
State
Idaho
National Forest Regions
Intermountain Region (R4)
43.629444, -111.413611
Burns Canyon Research Natural Area
Ecological and Physical Description
Size
490ac (198ha)
Elevation Range
5,810' (1,771m) - 7,652' (2,332m)
Primary Features
Burns Canyon Research Natural Area (RNA) is a steep, mountainous tract of complex sedimentary rock in the Overthrust Belt of Idaho. In addition to interesting geology, which includes a landslide that probably resulted from an earthquake, the RNA includes forests climax to coniferous and broadleaf-deciduous species, scrublands climax to several species, and an excellent stream segment bordered by good riparian vegetation. Representative of subalpine fir/ninebark habitat type.
Last updated January 31, 2023