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San Isabel National Forest

New-Mexico, USA Upper Rio Grande watershed 36.995°, -105.222°
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San Isabel National Forest -- New-Mexico park
San Isabel National Forest New-Mexico · Upper Rio Grande watershed
About this park

San Isabel National Forest

San Isabel National Forest is not located in the state of New Mexico, but rather in the states of Colorado and Wyoming. If you would like information about a national forest in New Mexico, please let me know.
StateNew-Mexico
WatershedUpper Rio Grande
Latitude36.9952°
Longitude-105.2223°
In the park

Streamflow in San Isabel National Forest

Live USGS discharge at streamgauges inside the park boundary.

GaugeFlow
Grape Creek Near Westcliffe · 0.47 ft gage 3 cfs
Arkansas River At Canon City · 5.27 ft gage 180 cfs
Arkansas River At Parkdale · 2.32 ft gage 277 cfs
Arkansas River Near Wellsville · 3.21 ft gage 320 cfs
Arkansas River Near Nathrop · 3.52 ft gage 236 cfs
Arkansas River At Salida · 2.82 ft gage 252 cfs
Cotton Creek Near Mineral Hot Springs · 1.41 ft gage 4 cfs
Cucharas River At Boyd Ranch · 1.05 ft gage 1 cfs
Trinchera C Ab Turners Ranch · 3.10 ft gage 2 cfs
Ef Arkansas R At Us Hiway 24 · 2.50 ft gage 10 cfs
Arkansas River Below Empire Gulch Near Malta · 2.71 ft gage 46 cfs
Halfmoon Creek Near Malta · 1.33 ft gage 9 cfs
Lake Creek Above Twin Lakes Reservoir · 2.01 ft gage 24 cfs
Arkansas River Below Granite · 11.17 ft gage 175 cfs
Clear Creek Above Clear Creek Reservoir · 2.85 ft gage 17 cfs
Arkansas River At Granite · 1.34 ft gage 139 cfs
In the park

Snowpack in San Isabel National Forest

Current snow depth at SNOTEL stations inside the park boundary.

Snow stationSnowpack
Nohrsc Guffey 5.5 W 0 in
Hayden Pass 0 in
Nohrsc Hayden Pass 1 in
Nohrsc Salida 1.8 Ssw 0 in
Buena Vista 0 in
Nathrop 3.3 Wsw 0 in
Nathrop 1.9 Wsw 0 in
Nohrsc Ute Creek 0 in
Ute Creek 0 in
Trinchera 0 in
Nohrsc Trinchera 0 in
Rough And Tumble 0 in
Nohrsc Rough And Tumble 0 in
South Platte River 0 in
Fairplay 2.7 Wnw 0 in
Nohrsc Buckskin Joe ·
Buckskin Joe 0 in
In the park

Trails in San Isabel National Forest

Named trails whose route falls inside the park.

08055
5.5 mi · Hiking, Running
Acorn Court
0.4 mi · Hiking, Running
Arkansas Riverwalk
3.4 mi · Biking, Hiking, Running
Arroyo Road
1.9 mi · Hiking, Running
Aspen Trail Road
4.3 mi · Hiking, Running
Autumn Creek Drive
0.5 mi · Hiking, Running
Blm Trail 5827a
2.9 mi · Hiking, Running
Chinook Drive
3.0 mi · Hiking, Running
County Highway 223
1.1 mi · Hiking, Running
County Road 103 B
3.2 mi · Hiking, Running
County Road 264
0.6 mi · Hiking, Running
County Road 360.1
2.8 mi · Hiking, Running
County Road 363
3.8 mi · Hiking, Running
County Road 634.2
3.3 mi · Hiking, Running
Devils Hole Road
3.0 mi · Hiking, Running
Discovery Avenue
0.7 mi · Hiking, Running
Durfee Circle
2.0 mi · Hiking, Running
Elkhorn Road
2.0 mi · Hiking, Running
Evans Avenue
0.2 mi · Hiking, Running
Ferris Road
0.9 mi · Hiking, Running
Geronimo Road
0.5 mi · Hiking, Running
Greenhorn Access
0.2 mi · Hiking, Running
Hard Time
4.6 mi · Biking, Hiking, Running
Hemlock Drive
1.4 mi · Hiking, Running
Horse Ranch Road
0.7 mi · Biking, Hiking, Horseback, Running
Iowa Trail
0.8 mi · Hiking, Running
Kelly Avenue
0.2 mi · Hiking, Running
Made In The Shade
3.1 mi · Biking, Hiking, Running
Main Street
0.1 mi · Hiking, Running
Marcey Road
2.2 mi · Hiking, Running
Mutton Bustin'
1.1 mi · Hiking, Running
Nature Trail
0.3 mi · Biking, Hiking, Running
Pcc Spur
0.3 mi · Hiking, Running
Pine Lane
2.4 mi · Hiking, Running
Piñon
0.3 mi · Biking, Hiking, Running
Point Alta Vista Trail
1.6 mi · Hiking, Running
Rainbow Trail (Fs 1336)
18.9 mi · Hiking, Running
Rainbow Trail (Fs1336)
13.4 mi · Biking, Hiking, Running
Rito Alto Trail
9.8 mi · Hiking, Running
Rito Alto Trail
12.0 mi · Hiking, Running
Schepp Ridge
1.2 mi · Hiking, Running
Silver Circle Drive
2.0 mi · Hiking, Running
Snyder Draw Road
1.8 mi · Hiking, Running
South Creek Trail
1.8 mi · Hiking, Running
Spring Road
1.3 mi · Hiking, Running
Spruce Drive
0.7 mi · Hiking, Running
Stephens Drive
1.5 mi · Hiking, Running
Stover Road
1.2 mi · Hiking, Running
The Maze
2.1 mi · Biking, Hiking, Running
Trails End Lane
0.2 mi · Hiking, Running
Tunnel Drive
2.0 mi · Hiking, Running
Venable Trail
5.9 mi · Hiking, Running
Vista De Aspen Road
1.1 mi · Hiking, Running
Vista De Aspen Road
3.5 mi · Hiking, Running
Wagon Trail
1.1 mi · Biking, Hiking, Running
Water Gap
0.9 mi · Hiking, Running
Westcliffe Branch Denevr & Rio Grande
0.9 mi · Hiking, Running
Williams Trace
1.5 mi · Hiking, Running
Willow Street
0.1 mi · Hiking, Running
Wylie Gulch Road
5.6 mi · Hiking, Running
Detailed forecast

Plan your visit down to the hour

Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.

Hourly detail

Next 5 days, hour by hour

Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.

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Deep dive

5-day forecast table

Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind.

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Long-term outlook

15-day temperature & precipitation

Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.

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Responsible recreation & Leave No Trace

Know before you go
Check the operator's site for hours, permit requirements, seasonal closures, and fire restrictions before heading out.
Stay on trail
Stick to marked paths to protect vegetation, prevent erosion, and avoid disturbing wildlife habitat.
Respect wildlife
Observe from a distance, never feed wildlife, and store food securely if camping is permitted on-site.
Pack it in, pack it out
Carry out all trash, food scraps, and gear. Many parks have limited or no trash service.
Leave what you find
Don't take rocks, plants, or artifacts. They make the park what it is for the next visitor.
Around the park

Plan a longer trip

The closest fishing spots, campgrounds, boat launches, and points of interest so you can build a full day around the park.

Set push alerts in the Snoflo app

Save San Isabel National Forest as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, freezing temperatures, fire-restriction days), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.

FAQ

About San Isabel National Forest

What can I do at San Isabel National Forest?

Most Snoflo-tracked parks support hiking, picnicking, and wildlife viewing. Check the operator's site for activity-specific rules (camping, fishing, paddling, hunting).

How fresh is the weather data?

The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from NOAA / yr.no. Streamflow comes live from USGS streamgauges.

When is the best time to visit?

Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation.

How do I get to San Isabel National Forest?

Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the park.

Can I get alerts when conditions change?

Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this park, set a threshold (temperature, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.

Land designation

Park & land designation reference

A quick legend for the federal and state land categories Snoflo tracks. Each designation comes with different rules around access, recreation, and resource extraction.

National Park
Large protected natural areas managed by the federal government to preserve significant landscapes, ecosystems, and cultural resources; recreation is allowed but conservation is the priority.
State Park
Public natural or recreational areas managed by a state government, typically smaller than national parks and focused on regional natural features, recreation, and education.
Local Park
Community-level parks managed by cities or counties, emphasizing recreation, playgrounds, sports, and green space close to populated areas.
Wilderness Area
The highest level of land protection in the U.S.; designated areas where nature is left essentially untouched, with no roads, structures, or motorized motorized access permitted.
National Recreation Area
Areas set aside primarily for outdoor recreation (boating, hiking, fishing, often around reservoirs, rivers, or scenic landscapes); may allow more development.
National Conservation Area (BLM)
BLM-managed areas with special ecological, cultural, or scientific value; more protection than typical BLM land but less strict than Wilderness Areas.
State Forest
State-managed forests focused on habitat, watershed, recreation, and sustainable timber harvest.
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Land
Vast federal lands managed for mixed use -- recreation, grazing, mining, conservation -- with fewer restrictions than national parks or forests.