Rocky Mountains · Pikes Peak Trail

Experimental Forest

Although part of it suffered during the huge Hayman Fire of 2002 (the largest forest fire in Colorado’s recent history), the Experimental Forest still hosts many mountain birds, including the elusive Flammulated Owl, which can be heard here after dark during May and June.

Restrictions: Falling trees in burned areas can be deadly

County: Teller

Directions: Take US 24 to Woodland Park. Turn right on CO 67 and head 8.7 miles to the Experiment Forest entrance on the right (just past Manitou Lake, see below).

Alternate Directions: Take US 24 to Woodland Park. Turn right on CO 67 and head 8.7 miles to the Experiment Forest entrance on the right (just past Manitou Lake, see below).

Habitat: Mixed-Conifer Forest

Dates of Access: Open all year
Hours: 0
Ownership: US Forest Service
Admission or Fees: Free

Parking: Mostly roadside parking

Lodging: Hotel in Woodland Park

Handicapped: No
Handicapped Access: Limited

Delorme: 50 D2

ROC: 88 C3

Latitude: 39.0996
Longitude: -105.09004