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La-Garita
Eden Index
Climate
6.5
•
Recreation
2.7
•
Community
•
Safeguard
3.5/10
La Garita, a small town in Colorado, is nestled in the beautiful San Juan Mountains. Known for its stunning natural beauty, La Garita experiences a high-altitude climate with relatively mild summers and cold winters. The average temperature ranges from the high 70s°F (around 26°C) in summer to the low 20s°F (around -6°C) in winter, providing a comfortable environment for outdoor activities year-round.
La Garita is surrounded by numerous rivers, lakes, and streams, making it a paradise for hydrology enthusiasts. The Rio Grande River flows nearby, offering opportunities for fishing, boating, and rafting. The area is also home to several high-altitude lakes, such as Clear Creek Reservoir, which provide excellent fishing and boating experiences.
In terms of outdoor recreation, La Garita boasts an abundance of activities. Hiking and backpacking are popular, with trails like the La Garita Wilderness and the Continental Divide Trail offering breathtaking views and encounters with local wildlife. Hunting is also a favored pastime, with the rich forests and meadows providing ample game. Additionally, camping, horseback riding, and mountain biking opportunities are available, ensuring there is something for everyone to enjoy in La Garita's natural playground.
What is the Eden Index?
The Snoflo Eden Index serves as a comprehensive rating system for regions, evaluating their desirability through a holistic assessment of climate health, outdoor recreation opportunities, and natural disaster risk, acknowledging the profound impact of these factors on livability and well-being.
Climate Health Indicator (CHI): 6.5
La-Garita receives approximately
310mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 69%
and air temperatures averaging around
5°C.
La-Garita has a plant hardyness factor of
5, meaning
plants and agriculture in this region thrive during a short period during spring and early summer. Most
plants will die off during the colder winter months.
By considering the ideal temperature range, reliable water supplies, clean air, and stable seasonal rain or snowpacks, the Climate Health Indicator (CHI) underscores the significance of a healthy climate as the foundation for quality living.
A healthy climate is paramount for ensuring a high quality of life and livability in a region, fostering both physical well-being and environmental harmony. This can be characterized by ideal temperatures, reliable access to water supplies, clean air, and consistent seasonal rain or snowpacks.
Weather Forecast
Streamflow Conditions
Rio Grande Headwaters
Area Rivers
Rio Grande Headwaters
Snowpack Depths
Rio Grande Headwaters
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Rio Grande Headwaters
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 2.7
The Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI) recognizes the value of outdoor recreational options, such as parks, hiking trails, camping sites, and fishing spots, while acknowledging that climate plays a pivotal role in ensuring the comfort and consistency of these experiences.
Access to outdoor recreational opportunities, encompassing activities such as parks, hiking, camping, and fishing, is crucial for overall well-being, and the climate plays a pivotal role in enabling and enhancing these experiences, ensuring that individuals can engage in nature-based activities comfortably and consistently.
Camping Areas
| Campground | Campsites | Reservations | Toilets | Showers | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storm King | 11 | 9,352 ft | |||
| Buffalo Pass | 24 | 9,125 ft | |||
| Mogote | 59 | 8,426 ft | |||
| Poso | 11 | 8,871 ft | |||
| Luders Creek | 6 | 10,043 ft | |||
| Aspen Glade | 32 | 8,516 ft | |||
| Elk Creek | 31 | 8,675 ft | |||
| Penitente Canyon | None | 7,929 ft | |||
| Needle Creek Reservoir | None | 8,889 ft | |||
| Trujillo Meadows | 50 | 10,146 ft |
Nearby Ski Areas
Catastrophe Safeguard Index (CSI):
The Catastrophe Safeguard Index (CSI) recognizes that natural disaster risk, encompassing floods, fires, hurricanes, and tornadoes, can drastically affect safety and the overall appeal of an area.
The level of natural disaster risk in a region significantly affects safety and the overall livability, with climate change amplifying these risks by potentially increasing the frequency and intensity of events like floods, fires, hurricanes, and tornadoes, thereby posing substantial challenges to community resilience and well-being.
Community Resilience Indicator (CRI):
The Community Resilience Indicator (CRI) recognizes that education, healthcare, and socioeconomics are crucial to the well-being of a region. The CRI acknowledges the profound impact of these elements on residents' overall quality of life. By evaluating educational resources, healthcare accessibility, and economic inclusivity, the index captures the essential aspects that contribute to a thriving community, fostering resident satisfaction, equity, and social cohesion.