Hurricane Canyon
Status
Established
Year Established
1931
Location
Station
State
Colorado
National Forest Regions
Rocky Mountain Region (R2)
38.875, -104.971111
Hurricane Canyon Research Natural Area
Ecological and Physical Description
Size
520ac (210ha)
Elevation Range
7,400' (2,256m) - 9,200' (2,804m)
Primary Features
The Hurricane Canyon RNA is a remnant example of the original montane forests on the east slope of the Front Range. Douglas-fir is the dominant overstory tree, but ponderosa pine is also abundant. Oakbrush transition communities occur in the northern part of the RNA, and Englemann and blue spruce along stream banks.
Last updated January 31, 2023