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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 Parkdale · 2.31 ft gage 273 cfs
Arkansas River Near Wellsville · 3.00 ft gage 252 cfs
Arkansas River At Salida · 2.75 ft gage 214 cfs
Arkansas River Near Nathrop · 3.47 ft gage 221 cfs
Arkansas River Below Granite · 11.02 ft gage 132 cfs
Clear Creek Above Clear Creek Reservoir · 2.96 ft gage 27 cfs
Arkansas River At Granite · 1.09 ft gage 86 cfs
Lake Creek Above Twin Lakes Reservoir · 2.19 ft gage 35 cfs
Arkansas River Below Empire Gulch Near Malta · 2.73 ft gage 49 cfs
Halfmoon Creek Near Malta · 1.34 ft gage 9 cfs
Ef Arkansas R At Us Hiway 24 · 2.52 ft gage 11 cfs
Arkansas River At Canon City · 5.32 ft gage 232 cfs
Cucharas River At Boyd Ranch · 1.09 ft gage 3 cfs
Trinchera C Ab Turners Ranch · 3.08 ft gage 2 cfs
Cotton Creek Near Mineral Hot Springs · 1.45 ft gage 5 cfs
In the park

Snowpack in San Isabel National Forest

Current snow depth at SNOTEL stations inside the park boundary.

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

Trails in San Isabel National Forest

Named trails whose route falls inside the park.

Arkansas Riverwalk
3.4 mi · Biking, Hiking, Running
Backbone
1.7 mi · Biking, Hiking, Horseback, Running
Bald Mountain
2.5 mi · Hiking, Running
Bald Mountain Road
3.2 mi · Hiking, Running
Blm 5996
1.4 mi · Biking, Hiking, Horseback, Running
Blm 6126
6.1 mi · Hiking, Running
Blm 6142
1.6 mi · Hiking, Running
Browns Creek Falls Trail
2.7 mi · Hiking, Running
Burnpile
0.8 mi · Biking, Hiking, Horseback, Running
Chicken Dinner
1.8 mi · Biking, Hiking, Horseback, Running
Cottonwood
2.9 mi · Biking, Hiking, Horseback, Running
County Road 136
6.2 mi · Hiking, Running
County Road 360.1
2.8 mi · Hiking, Running
County Road 431
1.2 mi · Hiking, Running
County Route 3
1.6 mi · Hiking, Running
Dead Bird
0.4 mi · Biking, Hiking, Horseback, Running
Deadbird
0.6 mi · Biking, Hiking, Horseback, Running
F Path
0.4 mi · Hiking, Running
Fh5k Course
0.7 mi · Hiking, Running
Forest Road 450
2.3 mi · Biking, Hiking, Horseback, Running
Frontside
1.1 mi · Biking, Hiking, Horseback, Running
Greenhorn Access
0.2 mi · Hiking, Running
Hatch
0.1 mi · Biking, Hiking, Horseback, Running
Iowa Trail
0.8 mi · Hiking, Running
Jalapeno
0.3 mi · Biking, Hiking, Horseback, Running
Lil' Rattler
0.9 mi · Biking, Hiking, Horseback, Running
Little Rainbow
4.8 mi · Biking, Hiking, Horseback, Running
Lost Trail
1.4 mi · Biking, Hiking, Horseback, Running
M Path
1.6 mi · Hiking, Running
Mesa Road
2.7 mi · Hiking, Running
Mesa Road
0.8 mi · Hiking, Running
Michaels Road
2.6 mi · Hiking, Running
Midland Bike Trail
14.9 mi · Biking, Hiking, Running
Mineral Belt Trail
11.4 mi · Biking, Hiking, Running
Missouri Gulch Trail
6.9 mi · Hiking, Running
Monarch Spur Trail
2.4 mi · Biking
Mosher Creek Road
1.2 mi · Hiking, Running
Mount Sherman - Southwest Ridge From Fourmile Creek
2.3 mi · Hiking, Running
Mount Sherman From Iowa Gulch
1.3 mi · Hiking, Running
North Backbone
3.1 mi · Biking, Hiking, Horseback, Running
Poblano
0.3 mi · Biking, Hiking, Horseback, Running
Poplar Gulch Trail
6.0 mi · Biking, Hiking, Horseback, Running
Powder Cache Road
2.3 mi · Hiking, Running
Racetrack
1.7 mi · Biking, Hiking, Horseback, Running
Rainbow Trail
0.5 mi · Biking, Hiking, Running
Rhumba
4.6 mi · Biking, Hiking, Horseback, Running
Rise-N-Shine
0.1 mi · Biking, Hiking, Horseback, Running
Sand Dunes
1.6 mi · Biking, Hiking, Horseback, Running
Sgt. Pepper
0.2 mi · Biking, Hiking, Horseback, Running
Silver Creek
4.3 mi · Biking, Hiking, Running
Skull
0.4 mi · Biking, Hiking, Horseback, Running
South Creek Trail
1.8 mi · Hiking, Running
South Elbert
4.9 mi · Biking, Hiking
Starvation Creek
4.6 mi · Biking, Hiking, Horseback, Running
Sweet Dreams
2.3 mi · Biking, Hiking, Horseback, Running
Tabor Road
2.2 mi · Biking, Hiking, Horseback, Running
Tenderfoot
0.8 mi · Biking, Hiking, Horseback, Running
Venable Trail
5.9 mi · Hiking, Running
Wagon Loop Trail
1.8 mi · Hiking
Wheelers Way
1.7 mi · Biking, 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.

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.