QUICK FACTS
Total acreage: 185
Year of acquisition: 1999 (Penny Hot Springs), 2001, 2003
Purchaser: Pitkin County, GOCO
Key features: Thermal wetlands supporting rare plant species and firefly population, critical winter habitat for elk and bighorn sheep, elk calving habitat, historic Crystal Railroad grade, historic barn, views of Elephant Mountain and Chair Mountain, Crystal River frontage, Penny Hot Springs (publicly accessible year-round on the west side of the river).
Seasonal Access: Property east of the river is closed seasonally to the public from October 1 through June 30, and is open from July 1 until September 30. Filoha Meadows opens 30 minutes after sunrise and closes 30 minutes before sunset. Visitors must walk at Filoha; no dogs or bikes are permitted.
Filoha Meadows can be accessed from gate at south end of property. To access the gate, visitors may walk or bike along Dorais Way between Redstone Bridge and Filoha. No motorized vehicles are allowed on Dorais Way. Dorais Way is open year-round beginning 30 minutes before sunrise and until one hour after sunset.
Nearest town: Redstone
KEY LINKS
Vegetation Treatment Project Summary (2023)
Filoha Meadows Nature Preserve Management Plan (2024)
Filoha Meadows Wildlife Monitoring Report (2024)
Filoha Meadows Rare Plant Monitoring - 2021 Growing Season (2022)
Filoha Meadows Rare Plant Monitoring - 2020 Growing Season (2021)
Filoha Meadows Vegetation and Wildlife Monitoring Report (2019)
Filoha Meadows Ecological Condition Report (2018)
Filoha Meadows Nature Preserve Management Plan (2008)
Filoha Meadows - Vegetation and Stewardship (2007)
