Uinta Shale Creek
Status
Established
Year Established
1996
Location
Station
State
Utah
National Forest Regions
Intermountain Region (R4)
40.766667, -110.166667
Uinta Shale Creek Research Natural Area
Ecological and Physical Description
Size
3,010ac (1,218ha)
Elevation Range
10,000' (3,048m) - 12,514' (3,814m)
Primary Features
Extensive subalpine plant communities characterized by willow, sedge, and grass species. Forest communities mainly subalpine fir/grouse whortleberry habitat type, willow-dominated riparian vegetation is present at lower elevations, limited stands of lodgepole pine/common juniper at lower-most elevations.
Last updated February 2, 2023