Narraguinnep
Status
Established
Year Established
1931
Location
Station
State
Colorado
National Forest Regions
Rocky Mountain Region (R2)
37.6875, -108.665556
Narraguinnep Research Natural Area
Ecological and Physical Description
Size
1,928ac (780ha)
Elevation Range
6,700' (2,042m) - 8,000' (2,438m)
Primary Features
Characteristic of the canyon type found in southwestern Colorado, the Narraguinnep RNA occupies the deep canyon of Narraguinnep Creek in the western San Juan Mountains. The canyon slopes are covered by a mosaic of Gambel oak, pinyon pine, Utah juniper; and ponderosa pine. Old growth ponderosa pine stands survived an intense fire in 2009.
Last updated January 31, 2023