Indian Caves
Status
Established
Year Established
2000
Location
Station
State
Colorado
National Forest Regions
Rocky Mountain Region (R2)
40.916667, -103.608333
Indian Caves Research Natural Area
Ecological and Physical Description
Size
417ac (169ha)
Elevation Range
4,510' (1,375m) - 4,690' (1,430m)
Primary Features
The Indian Caves RNA covers an expanse of rolling short-grass plains, including chokecherry and snowberry shrublands along a steep rock escarpment and small areas of wetland at the base of the escarpment. Ephemeral ponds are found on the rocky plain above the escarpment in the northern part of the RNA.
Last updated January 31, 2023