Really bright in color, caught this at the end of winter amongst the fallen leaves. We were on a WooFDriver Tour Adventure on The Lower Trail near Altoona Pennsylvania. This was on March 07, 2012.
I believe these to be Scarlet Elf Caps (Sarcoscypha coccinea). This fungus grows on decaying sticks and branches in damp spots on forest floors, usually buried under leaf litter or in the soil. The brilliant red cup-shaped fruit bodies are usually produced during the cooler months of winter and early spring.
Wikipedia Webpage to learn more about this mushroom
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