It is no secret that Colorado is home to numerous forests (11 National Forests to be exact), but when it comes to the colorful San Juan National Forest, there is just something about it that makes it stand out from all the others. If you have yet to visit this Centennial State gem, take a moment to check out these 12 incredible photos of what is quite possibly the most beautiful forest in the country:
1.) “Orange oasis in the San Juan Forest.”
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2.) “The Powderhorn Wilderness in Colorado is found in a rugged, glacier-carved landscape of the northern reaches of the San Juan Mountains [that] consists of large expanses of alpine tundra, spruce forests, and several alpine lakes at nearly 12,000 feet in elevation.”
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3.) A lush trail just outside of Pagosa Springs.
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4.) Little Emerald Lake and Emerald Lake (near Durango).
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5.) 1,878,846 acres of pure amazing… wouldn’t you agree?
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6.) The Williams & Indian Trails.
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7.) “A train ride leaving from Rockwood Depot along the Animas River outside of Durango, Colorado.”
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8.) “Dante’s Restaurant Wedding area - Purgatory Ski Area.”
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9.) “Silverton Colorado from road to Molas Pass.”
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10.) “The Great Divide in the Distance.”
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11.) The San Juan Skyway is one of the most scenic drives in America.
Flickr/David Fulmer
12.) “Driving the San Juan Skyway.”
Flickr/Kent Kanouse
Amazing, right? Who would you like to visit San Juan National Forest with? Be sure to let them know by sharing these incredible photos!
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Flickr/John B. Kalla
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Flickr/Alan English CPA
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Flickr/Kent Kanouse
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