Williams Creek
Status
Established
Year Established
1987
Location
Station
State
Colorado
National Forest Regions
Rocky Mountain Region (R2)
37.520556, -107.195278
Williams Creek Research Natural Area
Ecological and Physical Description
Size
545ac (221ha)
Elevation Range
8,350' (2,545m) - 9,650' (2,941m)
Primary Features
The Williams Creek RNA is characterized by large stands of white fir occurring on a bench of glacial origin above the valley of Williams Creek. The white fir forest is mixed with smaller amounts of Douglas-fir and aspen. A small stand of Engelmann spruce is also found in the RNA.
Last updated January 31, 2023