Saddle Mountian
Status
Established
Year Established
1951
Location
Station
State
Colorado
National Forest Regions
Rocky Mountain Region (R2)
38.843056, -105.473889
Saddle Mountian Research Natural Area
Ecological and Physical Description
Size
500ac (202ha)
Elevation Range
9,100' (2,774m) - 10,000' (3,048m)
Primary Features
The Saddle Mountain RNA includes a large area of high quality montane grassland that has not been grazed by domestic livestock since 1951. The grassland is surrounded by Engelmann spruce and aspen forest with some bristlecone pine. It provides a control area for heavy grazing in adjacent areas.
Last updated January 31, 2023