Ferndale Picnic Area

· Rabbit Ears

Ferndale Picnic Area

At about 9000 feet on the west side of Rabbit Ears Pass, Ferndale is a moist, shaded area with stands of tall aspen in transition to coniferous forest. Common birds here include Tree Swallow, Steller’s Jay, MacGillivray’s Warbler, and Common Raven. A good variety of woodpeckers can also be found, including Williamson’s and Red-naped Sapsuckers, Hairy Woodpecker, and, in areas of beetle kill, American Three-toed Woodpecker. Ferndale is famous as a butterfly location, with nearly a dozen species of fritillaries, among a wide variety of others.

County: Routt

Habitat: Aspen Grove, Mixed Conifer Forest

Directions: Follow US 40 East from Steamboat Springs toward Rabbit Ears Pass. Roughly twelve miles outside town, look on the north side of the highway for USFS signage.

Delorme: 27 A4
Roads of Colorado: 37 E4

Dates of Access: Closed during the winter, day-use only
Hours: Daylight hours
Ownership: Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Admission: Forest Sevice Day Use Pass

Restrictions: None

Parking: Parking area
Lodging: None

Handicapped: No
Handicapped Access: Some handicap accessible facilities, but limited birding

Elevation: 8190

Latitude: 40.36004
Longitude: -106.7739

Amenities

RestroomsYes
Drinking FountainNo
Gravel TrailsYes
Paved TrailsNo
Platform/BlindNo
BoardwalkNo
ConcessionNo
Visitor CenterNo
Gift ShopNo
PrimitiveNo
Camping
Picnic
HuntingNo
FishingNo
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