Morgan Bottoms
This scenic road follows the Yampa River, with a healthy riparian corridor and wet fields on one side, and drier sage and montane shrubland on the other. Look in the wet fields for migrant Sandhill Cranes in season, as well as Great Horned Owls, Bald Eagles, and Lazuli Buntings. The shrubland can have Green-tailed Towhee, Loggerhead Shrike, Virginia’s Warbler, and occasionally Sharp-tailed Grouse. Mule deer are common to abundant in the area.
Restrictions: Respect private property; bird from the road
County: Routt
Directions: From Steamboat Springs take US 40 west to CR 70 at the Yampa River crossing (five miles east of Hayden). The Bottoms are along this road north of US 40.
Alternate Directions: From Hayden, head east on US 40 for 6 miles to Routt CR 70, and turn left. The birding is along this road for the next several miles.
Habitat: Grassland/Prairie, Wet Meadow, Stream, Lowland Riparian
Dates of Access: Open all year
Hours: Any
Ownership: Private
Admission or Fees: Free
Parking: Roadside parking
Lodging: None
Handicapped: No
Handicapped Access: Car birding
Delorme: 15 D7, 16 D1
ROC: 36 B3
Latitude: 40.49579
Longitude: -107.15757