Cliff Dwellers Pasture

Status
Established
Year Established
1991

Location

State
Utah
National Forest Regions
Intermountain Region (R4)

37.8, -109.6

Cliff Dwellers Pasture Research Natural Area

Ecological and Physical Description

Size
264ac (107ha)
Elevation Range
6,960' (2,121m) - 7,760' (2,365m)
Primary Features

The area is characterized by sandstone cliffs surrounding a subirrigated box canyon.  The valley bottom is dominated by oak-maple and water birch communities somewhat unique to this area, while the drier sites support pinyon-juniper and big sagebrush communities.  

Last updated January 31, 2023