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Viewing Plants
The peak wildflower blooms on our forest generally occur about the middle of July each summer. The mountain pass (Ophir, Imogene, Engineer and Cinnamon) are outstanding routes to get up high and enjoy the lush and colorful landscapes. For the more ambitious and hardier visitor, there are many miles of hiking or biking trails that lead alongside some breathtaking meadows full of columbine, paintbrush, fireweed, delphiniums, mountain bluebells and more. To find out more, visit our Wildflowers on the GMUG!
The oakbrush plant communities begin turning brillant orange and red in early to mid September, followed by patches of golden aspens at higher elevations.
Viewing Plants Areas
- Grand Mesa
- Gunnison
- Gothic Campground - Gunnison RD
- McDonough Reservoir Day Use Area/Fishing Site
- Hidden Valley Tent Campground- Gunnison RD
- Spruce Campground - Gunnison RD
- Williams Creek Campground- Gunnison RD
- Windy Point Observation Site
- Potholes Fishing Site
- Cold Spring Campground - Gunnison RD
- Mosca Campground - Gunnison RD
- One Mile Campground - Gunnison RD
- Taylor Park Observation Site
- Timberline Observation Site
- North Bank Campground - Gunnison RD
- San Juan Mountains
- Sheep Corrals Fishing Site
- Uncompahgre Plateau
