Windy Ridge Bristlecone Pine Scenic Area

Windy Ridge Bristlecone Pine Scenic Area,
Windy Ridge,
Alma, CO 80420

Established in 1964 by the USDA Forest Service, the Bristlecone Pine Scenic Area protects an unusual stand of wind-sculpted bristlecone pine trees. Growing at 11,700 feet, some trees are over a thousand years old. Accessible only during the summer months.