| TRAIL NAME |
NATIONAL FOREST NAME/ RANGER DISTRICT |
PHONE NUMBER |
STATUS |
DATE UPD. |
ALPINE TUNNEL
ROAD FSR 839 |
Gunnison/Gunnison |
970-641-0471 |
OPEN**
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7/19/24 |
COMMENTS:
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7/19/24 - Courtesy of Silver Plume Store update once again.
** The rebuild
of the original railroad grade rock wall in The Palisades section of West Alpine Tunnel Road FSR 839 is under way.
Contractor has cleared lose material above and below the road which was damaged by avalanche back in 2016,
and has commenced restoring the rock wall supporting the road. Location photo
on Bushducks FB 2023.
** West Alpine Tunnel Road, upper section, closure remains in place until October 31st at this stage. Rebuild progress is looking good, but don't count on
getting through this year as yet.
- Access to ATR, Alpine Tunnel Road via Williams Pass Jeep Trail FSR 298, just 900ft uphill of the rock wall reinstatement, is
also pivotal on the completion of construction.
- Reminder, with ATR being an access road to Alpine Tunnel West Portal Historic District, and Alpine Tunnel Hiking
Trail #9539, this is an historic restoration not simply a regular trail repair.
- See USFS detailed Closure Map.
- Avalanche rockfall location satellite map.
- Nearby Middle Quartz Creek Road FSR 767 is OPEN.
6/17/24 - Courtesy of Gunnison Ranger District update.
** Alpine Tunnel Road (west) trail CLOSURE around the Palisade Wall repair reconstruction activities. Commencing June 18 and continue
through the summer and fall seasons as weather allows. Approximately 506 acres will be closed in the Alpine Tunnel region. You will not
be able to connect thru from Pitkin to Hancock via Alpine Tunnel Road. Detailed Map.
- The closure region includes:
- NFS 839 Alpine Tunnel Road above Tunnel Gulch at approx 11,00ft.
- NFS 298 Williams Pass Jeep trail - no access to Alpine Tunnel Road west of the pass.
- NFS 888 Tomichi Pass Trail - closed just before the intersection with Alpine Tunnel Road.
6/2/24 - Courtesy of CORE, and Silver Plume General Store, once again.
** East Alpine Tunnel Road - OPEN to the trailhead.
** West Alpine Tunnel Road - OPEN for 5 miles.
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| ALTA LAKES ROAD FSR 623 |
Uncompahgre GMUG
Norwood R District |
970-874-6600
970-327-426 |
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AMPHITHEATER ROAD
FSR 855 / CR-16
8,472 ft. |
Uncompahgre/Ouray
San Juan County |
970-240-5300 |
OPEN**
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6/4/24 |
COMMENTS:
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6/4/24 - Courtesy of Ouray Road & Bridge once again for 2024.
** Amphitheater Road FSR 855 / CR-4F is listed as OPEN. No trails surface status offered as yet. Been here? Share back!
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ANIMAS FORKS
CR 9 /CR 2
11,160 ft. |
Uncompahgre/Ouray
San Juan County |
970-240-5300 |
OPEN
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4/26/24 |
COMMENTS:
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4/26/24 - Courtesy of San Juan County R&B once again as we roll into 2024 trail travel season. :)
- San Juan CR-2 is OPEN. Plowed to Animas Forks.
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ARGENTINE PASS
ROAD FSR 724.1
LEAVENWORTH CREEK ROAD
FSR 248.1
Start A. Pass Road 11,594 ft.
A. Pass 13,207 ft. |
White River NF Dillon R District |
970-468-5400 |
OPEN
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7/4/24 |
COMMENTS:
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7/4/24 - Courtesy of CO OFT sharing trail status once!
- Leavenworth Creek Road FSR 248.1 (up McClelland Mtn) is OPEN for 2024.
- Argentine Pass Road FSR 724.1 is also OPEN for 2024.
6/21/24 - Courtesy of CO OFT sharing around trail status as ever!
** Made it up Argentine Pass Road to above the last switchback to be blocked by a good sized snow drift on the last climb up
the shelf road to the pass. No point in digging, as bigger drifts closer to the pass. WTS.
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| ASPEN RIDGE ROAD FSR 185 / CR 175 / BASSAM PARK CR187 |
San Isabel |
719-486-0749 |
OPEN
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5/21/24 |
COMMENTS:
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5/21/24 - Courtesy of CORE, checking and double checking trails for all to appreciate.
- Aspen Ridge is OPEN. Enjoy.
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BALD MOUNTAIN TRAILS/ MT BALDY ROAD FSR 520/ 520.1/ 520.3/ 528.1b/ 528.2
Jnt Boreas PassRd CR10 10,086 ft.
Iowa Mill 11,239.
Carbonate Mine 12,127 ft.
High point Upper Mt Baldy Road 12,575 ft. |
White River/
Dillon Ranger Dist
Summit County |
970-468-5400 |
OPEN
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6/21/24 |
COMMENTS:
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6/21/24 - Courtesy of Dillon Ranger District once again updating again for June 2024.
- The trail is now OPEN for 2024 to highway legal vehicles.
- Reminder: No ATVs, unlicensed motorcycles, or snowmobiles. OHVs are not permitted on this road.
6/13/24 - Courtesy of Dillon Ranger District updating for all to appreciate.
- Bald Mountain, FSR #520/520.3/528.1b/528.2 remain CLOSED to all wheeled motor vehicles, over snow vehicles, mountain bikes and
e-bikes.
5/24/24 - Courtesy of Dillon Ranger District updating for all to enjoy.
- Bald Mountain, FSR #520/520.3/528.1b/528.2 is CLOSED to all wheeled motor vehicles, over snow vehicles, mountain bikes and
e-bikes.
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| BALDWIN LAKE/CREEK 4WD ROAD FSR 277 |
San Isabel/Salida |
719-539-3591 |
OPEN
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7/6/24 |
COMMENTS:
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7/6/24 - Courtesy of regular contributor Lisa M., keeping tabs on trails.
- Baldwin Lake/Creek Road is OPEN to the top of the trail at 12,000 ft, and a short hike from Baldwin Lake. Photos on Bushducks FB.
- We parked up at the parking lot and enjoyed the hike to spectacular Baldwin Lake at the northern foot of Grizzly Mountain which
rises to 13,684ft.
- Vehicle trail ends at the lake parking lot. A 1 mile hike to the northwest above the lake, follows the former access trail to the
old mine site. Elevation gain is 580ft.
6/23/24 - Courtesy of CORE, keeping trails open to travel.
- Baldwin Creek 4WD Road is now OPEN to the end for 2024. Busted the last snow today.
- FSR 278, Upper Browns County 4WD Road is still OPEN similar to the last report below.
6/8/24 - Courtesy of CORE, working on keeping trails open to travel.
** Baldwin Creek 4WD Road FSR 277 is OPEN up to around 11,500ft. That's around 1.2 miles past the road split with Upper Browns County
4WD Road FSR 278 to Mount Antero.
** FSR 278, Upper Browns County 4WD Road is OPEN to around 12,000ft at the bottom of the lower switchbacks 38°40'00.1"N 106°15'45.8"W
on Mount Antero. That's around 1.4 miles above the road split with Baldwin Creek 4WD Road FSR 277.
5/23/24 - Courtesy of trail gurus, CORE, working on keeping trails open to travel.
** We headed up Baldwin Creek Road FSR 277, which leads to Upper Browns and Antero 4WD Road FSR 287.A, not expecting much luck. Sure
enough, it's still CLOSED to snow. We only got maybe about a half a mile. Too much snow blockade on an incut cut to get through. Time
to turn back. Gonna be a while here too before we can expect to proceed any great distance up the trail. WTS!
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BALLARD ROAD
FSR 129 |
Canyon Lake Ranger District |
970-295-6700 |
CLOSED
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5/7/24 |
COMMENTS:
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5/7/24 - Courtesy of Canyon Lakes Ranger District once again for 2024.
- Ballard Road remains CLOSED due to the Cameron Peak Fire in 2020.
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| Bangs Canyon |
BLM |
Grand Junction |
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BARBOUR FORK ROAD
FSR 194.2
B Forks TH 8,490
Devils Spur T/H 10,482 ft. |
White River/Dillon
Pike/South Platte |
970-468-5400
303-275-5610 |
OPEN
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6/21/24 |
COMMENTS:
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6/21/24 - Courtesy of trail traveler Gary M. sharing back again.
- Barbour Fork Road FSR 194.2 gate is OPEN for 2024. Trail is clear, enjoy!
- Reminder again : This trail is no longer a loop!
- REMINDER: Barbour Fork is no longer a loop trail!
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BAXTER PASS ROAD
Garfield CR 201 |
BLM Grand Junction
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202-208-3801 |
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| Billings Canyon |
BLM |
Grand Junction |
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BILLINGS LAKE/
NORTH FORK S. ARKANSAS ROAD
CR 240.
Pride of the West Mine 12,011 ft.
Angel of Shavano
Camp 9,163 ft. |
Chaffee County/
Salida Ranger Dist |
719-539-4591
719-539-3591 |
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BILL MOORE LAKE ROAD FSR 183.1 /
RED ELEPHANT HILL ROAD FRS 173.1A
BM Lake 11,348ft
Jnct FSR 183.1C
11,118 ft. |
Arapaho NF /
Clear Creek R Dist |
970-295-6600
303-567-4382 |
OPEN to snow**
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7/1/24 |
COMMENTS:
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7/1/24 - Courtesy of CORE, sharing status, once again.
- Bill Moore Lake is OPEN for 2024.
- Red Elephant is OPEN for 2024.
6/19/24 - Courtesy of trail driver Steve T. and Over The Hill Jeep Club, once again.
** Bill Moore Lake Road is blocked by snow near the treeline.
- Traveled up to tree line near the Continental Divide and Tundra line where we turned around due to snow drifts and wet conditions.
- Probably a couple of weeks yet to melt and dry.
- An opportune reminder: Stay the Trail!
5/11/24 - Courtesy of trail rider Josh B. once again.
- Trail still CLOSED to snow, typically as you approach the chutes at this time of the year. More snow expected.
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| BIRDEYE GULCH |
Pike/South Park
Leadville County |
719-836-2031 |
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BLACK BEAR PASS
FSR 648 &
FSR 823
BB Pass 12,840 ft |
Uncompahgre/Ouray |
970-327-4835 |
CLOSED
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8/21/24 |
COMMENTS:
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8/21/24 - Courtesy of trail enthusiasts Brian T., Mike D., Jim H., and San Miguel County Sheriff sharing high altitude trail status updates.
- Black Bear Pass has officially CLOSED for the remainder of the 2024 season on the San Miguel side, Telluride side, due to
damage resulting from an earlier mudslide. SM Sheriff's Update link.
Here's hoping we all enjoyed the brief period the trail was trafficable for the season.
7/10/24 - Courtesy of James B. once again sharing high altitude trail status updates.
- We went to the top of Black Bear Pass from the east side, Hwy 550 side. We went back down the same way. The trail was in great shape.
It appeared that the cat had gone up earlier in the day.
7/10/24 - Credit to San Miguel County Road & Bridge, once again keeping us safe in the mountains.
- Wednesday July 10, 2024, San Miguel County declare Black Bear Pass as OPEN for 2024 following the efforts of their Road and
Bridge crew detailing this classic trail for high country pass lovers to avail of in many modes of transport.
- As the photo depicts on Bushducks FB,
beware the Bear, she bites! Give her respect and enjoy one of Colorado's most spin-chilling
trails.
- Best remember, this is a popular trail, enjoy the opportunity to share and care.
- Got photos of your BBP enjoyment? Share back on Bushducks FB.
7/3/24 - Rescheduled by San Miguel County Road & Bridge.
- UPDATE: San Miguel County R&B have had to reschedule their road clearing works on Black Bear Pass. Monday July 8th, 2024 is now the
assigned day.
- Repeat, County Road K69, Bridal Veil, Via Ferrata and surrounding hiking trails will be closed Monday, July 8th.
7/2/24 - Courtesy of San Miguel County Road & Bridge, caring for our high country and trails.
- County Road K69, Bridal Veil, Via Ferrata and surrounding hiking trails will be closed Tuesday, July 9th and Wednesday, July 10th.
This is to ensure that the San Miguel County Road and Bridge crew can safely clear off the switchbacks on Black Bear Pass.
6/20/24 - Courtesy of trail driver Jason H. sharing trail status whilst caring for trail etiquette.
- Black Bear Road FSR 648 is still CLOSED. Yes, the gate remains CLOSED at present.
- Couple snow banks across the road before the green gate (with lots of snow above the gate.) Off-road damage due to 4-wheelers going
around a snowbank below the gate.
- Timely reminder for the few not realising - Going around gates is a No-No!.
- Gates are in place to allow trails and their habbitat to recover from seasonal/adverse weather. Going around closed gates damages the
environment and the reputation of trail users, quite often resulting is further delays to opening the trail.
- As Mighty Michael points out - we're in this together. Let's all play our part in trail appreciation.
- In 2022 Black Bear Pass opened to the wheeled traffic on July 2.
- Wind-back further, 2021 to see San Miguel County dozer
doing a rather scary job of pushing on down thru the switchbacks on BBP late June 2021. Hats off to those brave dozer drivers who do an incredible job, year in year out to provide access for others.
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BLACKTAIL CREEK/ RADIUM ROAD
FSR 212.1 |
Routt Nat Forest
Yampa R District |
307-745-2300
970-638-4516 |
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BLOWOUT PASS /
East Fork Pinos Road FR 329 /
Spring Creek Road 280 /
Pinos Creek Road #14 /
Dry Creek Road
FSR 264
B. Pass 11,774 ft. |
Rio Grande NF/
Divide Ranger Dist |
719-852-5941
719-657-3321 |
OPEN
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6/10/24 |
COMMENTS:
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6/10/24 - Courtesy of COnejos Peak Ranger District road conditions update, once again.
- Spring Creek Road/ Blowout Pass FSR 280 is OPEN for 2024. No trail surface update as yet. Been here? Share back status today!
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| BOLAM PASS/ HERMOSA PARK ROAD FSR 578 |
Uncompahgre/Ouray
Columbine Ranger Dist /
Dolores Ranger Dist |
970-240-5300 |
OPEN**
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6/10/24 |
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6/10/24 - Courtesy of Columbine Ranger District update!
- Bolam Pass via Hermosa Park Road is OPEN all the way for 2024 from Purgatory to Cayton Campground.
6/3/24 - Courtesy of SJ MTG sharing around trail status as ever!
** Bolam Pass is now OPEN from the Purgatory side via Hermosa Park Road FSR 578 up to snow CLOSURE at around 11,100ft near Celebration
Lake. Travel safely, Stay the Trail and be prepared to turn around.
5/24/24 - Courtesy of SJ MTG sharing around trail status as ever!
** Bolam Pass remains CLOSED to snow from both sides. Hermosa Park Road FSR 578 gate at Purgatory end, OPENED 5/22/24. Deadfall
trees will add to the challenge of trail travel as the snow melts. Stay the Trail as we all know.
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BOREAS PASS
Summit Co CR 10
Park County CR 33
Jnct Bald Mt Rd FSR 520 10,086ft
B. Pass 11,482 ft.
Como Cem 9,923ft |
White River/
Dillon Ranger Dist
Summit County
& Park County |
970-468-5400 |
OPEN
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7/3/24 |
COMMENTS:
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7/3/24 - Courtesy of trail rider Josh B. sharing back valuable trail data once again.
- Boreas Pass was in the best shape on both the Summit and Park sides I have ever seen it. No ruts, large rocks. Pot holes I could
count on two hands, or maybe even one. Enjoy!
6/13/24 - Courtesy of trail rider Alan H.
- Boreas Pass CR 10 is now OPEN for 2024 to highway legal vehicles. No ATVs, unlicensed motorcycles, or snowmobiles. Maintained by
Summit County Road and Bridge. OHVs are not permitted on this road.
6/2/24 - Courtesy of trail rider Alan H.
- Boreas Pass Road is still CLOSED.
- Rode to Como where there is a sign at the road that says "Closed." This corresponds with the county website which says it is currently
still closed.
5/24/24 - Courtesy of Dillon Ranger District and trail rider Josh B.
- Boreas Pass, County Road 10 is CLOSED to all wheeled motor vehicles, over snow vehicles, mountain bikes and e-bikes. Tentative open
date: May 28.
Reminder: This being a county road is maintained by Summit County R&B. OHVs are not permitted on this road.
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BOULDER MOUNTAIN 4WD ROAD FSR 279
Elevation Range: 10,265 - 12,790 ft. |
San Isabel/Salida |
719-539-3591 |
OPEN
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7/6/24 |
COMMENTS:
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7/6/24 - Courtesy of trail traveler Lisa M. sharing back status data yet again.
- Boulder Mountain 4WD Road is now clear to the top at the old mine site hut at 12,800 ft. Trail is scratchy, lots of low
hanging aspen trees, but well worth the killer views, this time down over Deer Canyon, Alpine Lake and Baldwin Gulch. Photos on
Bushducks FB.
6/20/24 - Courtesy of CORE, on the ground and sharing back status data for 2024.
** Boulder Mountain is now OPEN to around treeline.
6/10/24 - Courtesy of CORE, checking trail status on the ground and sharing around for 2024.
** Boulder Mountain 4WD Road is OPEN to snow for 2024. Expect to travel with a challenge to around 2 miles around 11,000 ft. Don't
travel alone, turn around before conditions mean you don't have that option.
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BREAKNECK
& BROWNS PASSES
FSR 175 & 176
BK Pass 10,914 ft.
Browns Pass 11,374 ft. |
Pike/Fairplay |
719-836-2031 |
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BROWN MOUNTAIN ROAD
FSR 884 / CR 20 |
Uncompahgre/Ouray |
970-327-4835 |
OPEN**
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5/22/24 |
COMMENTS:
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5/22/24 - Courtesy of Ouray Road & Bridge crew, clearing and updatng us all.
** Brown Mountain Road is now classed as OPEN for 2024. No trail surface update.
** As the R&B team continually remind us, conditions on the likes of this 4WD are highly variable. Many HAZARDS exist. Weather at these
high altitudes can and do change rapidly and without warning. REMEMBER - YOU ARE CHOOSING TO DRIVE AT YOUR OWN RISK.
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BULL PARK ROAD
FSR 376.A |
Pikes Peak Ranger Dist |
719-636-1602 |
OPEN
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6/8/24 |
COMMENTS:
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6/8/24 - Courtesy of trail traveler Joe S. once again for 2024.
- Bull Park Road FSR 376.A is OPEN for 2024. No snow to be seen on the trail.
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BUNCE SCHOOL TRAIL SYSTEM
FSR 115 & FSR 105
FSR 202 & FSR 203
IRONCLADS ROAD FSR 216.1 |
Boulder |
303-541-2500 |
OPEN
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5/16/24 |
COMMENTS:
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5/16/24 - Courtesy of Boulder Ranger District yet again for 2024.
- Bunce School Road trail system is OPEN, including FSR 105, FSR 115, FSR 105, Ironclads FSR 216, FSR 217, FSR 213.
5/12/24 - Courtesy of CO OFT0 yet again for 2024.
- Reports suggest you can get through all the way. Expect some deep snow at the south end. North end, all good to go. Enjoy and shoot
back pics.
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CALAMITY MESA
BLM 867/ 875/ 877 |
BLM Grand Junction |
(970) 244-3000 |
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CALIFORNIA GULCH
CR 9.
Animas Forks Junct CR9 & CR2
10,998 ft.
Frisco Mill/ Bagley Tunnel 11,438 ft. |
Uncompahgre/Ouray |
970-240-5300 |
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CALIFORNIA PASS
CR 19
Mountain Queen Mine 12,781 ft.
C. Pass 12,960 ft. |
Uncompahgre/Ouray
San Juan County |
970-240-5300 |
OPEN
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6/14/24 |
COMMENTS:
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6/14/24 - Courtesy of San Juan County Backroads update.
- California Pass CR 19 is OPEN for 2024. The trail is plowed to California Pass from California Basin, not plowed down to Como.
5/17/24 - Courtesy of San Juan County Backroads and Mighty Michael sharing trail status updates as ever around the San Juans.
- California Pass SJ CR 19 is still not OPEN.
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CARIBOU CREEK
FSR 505.1,
Rainbow Lakes CR 116J, CR 128J |
Arapho-Roosevelt/ Boulder Ranger Dist |
970-295-6600
303-541-2500 |
OPEN
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6/7/24 |
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6/7/24 - Courtesy of Boulder Ranger District Road Staus update, again.
- Rainbow Lakes Road CR 116 is now OPEN for 2024. No trail surface update.
5/16/24 - Courtesy of Boulder Ranger District Road Staus update, once again.
- Caribou NFS 505, CR 128J and Rainbow Lakes CR 116J remain CLOSED for now.
- Annual anticipated Open/Close date is June 15/Nov 30.
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| CASCADE DIVIDE ROAD FSR 579 |
San Juan / Columbine |
(970) 884-2512 |
OPEN
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6/10/24 |
COMMENTS:
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6/10/24 - Courtesy of Columbine Ranger District update.
- Cascade Divide Road is classed as OPEN for 2024. No trail surface staus as yet.
- Annual anticipated CLOSURE date: 11/14.
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| CEMENT CREEK ROAD FSR 740 |
Gunnison/Gunnison |
970-641-0471 |
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| CHALK MOUNTAIN FSR 134 |
Leadville Ranger District |
719-486-0749 |
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CHIHUAHUA GULCH ROAD
FSR 263
10,467 ft to 11,333 ft.
CHIHUAHUA LAKE HIKING TRAIL #78 |
White River/Dillon |
970-468-5400 |
OPEN
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8/14/24 |
COMMENTS:
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8/14/24 - Courtesy of Keith T. sharing around trail updates once again.
- Chihuaha Gulch Road is OPEN to the trailhead to the lake. (About 1.5 mi) Road is very rough. Big rocks. I have a 2001 stock jeep wrangler 4.0. I
made it just past the 1st creek crossing. Could not make it past the big rocks after the creek. Needed about 2 to 3 inches more lift
than I have. Past that the road is rough but nothing too bad. Hike to the lake is awesome but tough on an old guy like me. Have fun!
- Worth Noting. I have traveled this road many times on a dirt bike. Can get pretty wet and slippery after a rain.
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CHINAMAN (YANSING) GULCH
BLM 6044 / CARNAGE CANYON TRAIL BLM 6043 |
San Isabel/Salida |
719-539-3591 |
OPEN
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5/20/24 |
COMMENTS:
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5/20/24 - Courtesy of CORE, keeping tabs on trails as ever! :)
- Chinaman renamed as Yansing Gulch, remains OPEN with no issues to report.
- Alongside, Carnage Canyon remains OPEN, also with no issues.
5/9/24 - Courtesy of CORE once again! :)
- Carnage Canyon Trail BLM 6043 is OPEN. Expect show on the north face segmemts of the trail.
- Yansing Gulch BLM 6044 remains OPEN, ditto for snow on segments.
4/24/24 - Courtesy of CORE once again! :)
** Yansing Gulch, formerly Chinaman Gulch, is as expected, OPEN given its base elevation of 8,109ft. reaching to 8,900ft at the top of
the loop. However, you can still expect snow patches on the north faces of the hill, so approach with caution, as ever.
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CHINA WALL / BOX ROAD.
FSR 212 /FSR 204
Junct FSR 212 &
CR-77 8,772 ft.
China Wall crest 9,010 ft. |
Pike NF/
South Park R. Dist
Park County |
719-836-2031 |
OPEN
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6/15/24 |
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6/15/24 - Courtesy of trail appreciator, Kevin G. sharing back status reminder for 2024.
- Reminder, China Wall trail OPENS June 15th every year.
6/2/24 - Courtesy of trail watchdog, CORE, once again.
- We helped Colorado Four Wheelers construct a gatekeeper at the 204 entrance to China Wall. The trail opens on June 15th.
5/17/24 - Courtesy of avid trail-rider Josh B.
- China Wall remains CLOSED and apparently patrolled. Further updates anyone?
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CHINNS LAKE ROAD
FSR 174.1D
RAINBOW ROAD FSR 174
Chinns Lake 11,052 ft.
Junct FSR 174 10,405 ft. |
Clear Creek R. Dist
Clear Creek County |
303-567-3000 |
OPEN
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6/25/24 |
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6/25/24 - Courtesy of David Mc. out on the trail and sharing back!
- Chinns Lake Road FSR 174.D is OPEN for 2024 to around 11,020 ft, at 39.817551,-105.691080,
approx 500ft before reaching Lower Chinns Reservoir.
- Trail is in good shape. One Taco in our party broke through a snowdrift to deter a growing bypass - good work! Larger snowdrift just
beyond blocking access to the Reservoir.
6/16/24 - Courtesy of CO OFT once again sharing trail status around.
- Chinns Lake Road remains CLOSED to snow at around 10.700 ft.
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Cinnamon Gulch
FSR 262.1 |
White River/Dillon |
970-468-5400 |
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CINNAMON PASS
San Juan CR 5
Hinsdale CR 30
Pass 12,640 ft. |
Uncompahgre/Ouray
BLM/Gunnison |
970-240-5300
970-641-0471 |
OPEN
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5/24/24 |
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6/14/24 - Courtesy of San Juan Backcountry Roads again.
- Cinnamon Pass remains OPEN.
5/24/24 - Courtesy of CO ORT, sharing trail updates yet again.
- Cinnamon Pass is OPEN through for 2024. Silverton to Lake City is a goer, yet expect snow and drive with caution.
5/17/24 - Courtesy of Mighty Michael, keeping all informed on trail status, as ever.
** Drove to the top of Cinnamon Pass today on the San Juan County side. Plowed and wet. Didn't venture down the Hinsdale side as there's
been a lot snow blown in the past few days. Too risky in a lone vehicle and no word as yet on the Hinsdale County gate being opened up
down below as that was dependent on the trail drying up sufficiently. See 5/7/24 status update below. Be mindful of on-coming traffic
on the narrow plowed sections of the trail when returning down the San Jan County side.
5/10/24 - Courtesy of San Juan County.
- Cinnamon Pass via San Juan CR-5 is OPEN on their side only. Awaiting trail surface updates.
5/7/24 - Courtesy of Hinsdale County R&B crew yet again for 2024.
** Cinnamon Pass from Lake City side, via Hinsdale CR 30, is only OPEN as far up as Burrows Park
at 10,750ft. The road is CLOSED gated at this point and will not open to the summit until the road has dried out more completely.
5/2/24 - Courtesy of SJ County R&B crew.
- San Juan County dozer IN PROGRESS of clearing Cinnamon Pass up beyond Animas Forks. Watch this space, looking like real soon for an
opening to the pass on this side, despite much snow at that level.
- In 2023, the SJ County dozer driver Dave had pushed open SJ CR-5 to Cinnamon Pass by 5/21/23.
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CLEAR LAKE ROAD
FSR 815 /
SOUTH MINERAL ROAD FSR 585/CR7 |
Uncompahgre/Ouray
San Juan County |
970-240-5300 |
OPEN
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6/31/24 |
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6/31/24 - Courtesy of San Juan MTG sharing round trail updates. :)
- We encountered one snow drift on Clear Lake Road, yet sticking to the trail we could skirt it and continue to the lake at 11,150ft.
Beautiful as ever!
6/10/24 - Courtesy of Columbine Ranger District. :)
- Clear Lake Road is classed as OPEN to snow.
5/31/24 - Courtesy of San Juan County R&B update. :)
- South Mineral Road FSR 585 (non gated) is OPEN and snowy.
- Clear Lake Road FSR 815 remains CLOSED. Snow at the timberline. Trail is not due for plowing - left to melt naturally.
4/20/24 - Courtesy of CO ORT(O) as we kick into 2024. :)
- South Mineral Road FSR 585 / CR-7 is clear thru to South Mineral Campground / Ice Lake Trailhead.
- Clear Lake Road FSR 815 is CLOSED to snow and not due for plowing - left to melt naturally.
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CLOHESY LAKE 4WD ROAD
FSR 381
9,928 up to 10,881 ft
WINFIELD on CLEAR CREEK ROAD FSR 390 |
Leadville Ranger District |
719-486-0749 |
OPEN **
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6/2/24 |
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6/2/24 - Courtesy of CORE once again! :)
** Now OPEN for only about 2.5 miles with snow.
5/20/24 - Courtesy of CORE yet again! :)
** Clohesy Lake 4WD Road has now OPENED up to around 1.5 miles with snow.
5/9/24 - Courtesy of CORE once again! :)
- Clear Creek Road FSR 390 through Winfield
is fully OPEN to the town site and most of 1 mile beyond on FSR 390, FSR 390.A North Fork Clear Creek 4WD Road .
4/24/24 - Courtesy of CORE once again monitoring trail status for 2024! :)
** Clohesy Lake 4WD Road FSR 381 is OPEN to snow.
- First vehicles through today for 2024 make it look easy, dealing with 1 to 2 ft of snow, off camber trail. Expect a challenge at this
spring melt stage. Reached about 10,400 ft today before the side slope of the trail below the compacted snow, became too threathening.
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CONEY FLATS/CREEK ROAD
FSR 507.1
Beaver Reservoir Rd CR96 9,082 ft
Coney Flats T/H & Coney Creek crossing 9,781 ft.
Junct Middle St. Vrain Road
FSR 114.1
9,604 ft. |
Arapho-Roosevelt/ Boulder Ranger Dist |
970-295-6600
303-541-2500 |
OPEN
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6/22/24 |
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6/22/24 - Courtesy of trail driver Adam M., Trailridge Runner 4WD Club and Boulder Ranger District once again.
- Coney Flats, FR507.1: The Coney Flats 4WD Road is OPEN for 2024 all the way to Coney Flats, as well as down the cutoff to the Middle St. Vrain.
- The snow drifts have melted out and the Forest Service has cleared the downed trees. Nice work! Coney Creek Crossing is normal for
this time of year. The Trailridge Runners 4WD Club will continue to work on route control through the Rock Garden area.
6/15/24 - Courtesy of trail traveler Patrick K. sharing back status.
- Coney Flats is still CLOSED at the gate at Beaver Reservoir.
- Several trees are fallen across the trail and the upper section are full of water/snow melt.
5/16/24 - Courtesy of Boulder Ranger District road status update.
- Coney Creek and Spur FSR 507 and Middle Saint Vrain FSR 114 remain CLOSED.
- Annual anticipated Open date for all is June 15. Closure date varies.
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COON HOLLOW
BLM Route #282
Start - Junction 282 & V2/10 north of Pyramid Rock: 5,207ft.
End 7,118ft @ top of Coon Hollow next to South Shale Ridge. |
BLM Grand Junction |
303-239-3600 |
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CORKSCREW GULCH / PASS FSR 886 / Ouray County Road 20A &
San Juan CR 11 |
Uncompahgre/Ouray
BLM/Gunnison |
970-240-5300
970-641-0471 |
OPEN**
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6/4/24 |
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6/4/24 - Courtesy of Ouray County R&B continually clearing and sharing trail status.
** Corkscrew Gulch is now listed as OPEN for 2024. No trail surface update, yet the expected DRIVE AT YOUR OWN RISK, expect
melt-out conditions and turn around ahead of issues.
5/24/24 - Courtesy of Ouray County R&B clearing and sharing trail status, 2024.
- Dozer driver Rich is still pushing snow, lots of it. Currently working his way up through the switchbacks above the restroom.
5/22/24 - Courtesy of Ouray County R&B clearing and sharing trail status info once again for 2024.
- Corkscrew is still classed as ONGOING work on the Ouray side. Dozer driver Rich continues to plow-on! Further progress reports
and photo due in tomorrow.
5/17/24 - Courtesy of Mighty Michael and Ouray County R&B clearing and sharing trail status info once again for 2024.
- San Juan side of Corkscrew via SJ CR 11 is OPEN to the top. Expect mud.
** Corkscrew Gulch Ouray side, CR 20A/FSR 886 is still in progress of clearing snow. Rich the dozer driver has been pushing snow, yet there's still a lot of snow up
there. Gonna be a while, but optimistically speaking, perhaps end of next week.
5/9/24 - Courtesy of Ouray County Road & Bridge once again for 2024.
- Corkscrew Gulch/Pass Road FSR 886/Ouray CR-20A is CLOSED to snow. The R&B crew have a challenge ahead once again, for 2024.
- In 2023, Corkscrew Gulch Road opened up as a through route over the pass on June 24, 2023. Ouray County snow dozers pushing
through 40ft deep snow banks on the switchbacks
at the foot of Red Mountain #1 on May 31, 2023.
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COTTONWOOD PASS
CR 209/CR 306
12,126 ft.
SOUTH COTTONWOOD (MINERAL BASIN) ROAD FSR 344 &
GRASSY GULCH ROAD FSR 349 |
San Isabel/Salida NF
Gunnison County R&B /
Chaffee County R&B |
719-539-3591
970-641-0044
719-539-4591 |
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6/16/24 |
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6/16/24 - Courtesy of CORE, checking trails on the ground once again. :)
** South Cottonwood (Mineral Basin) Road FSR 344 is OPEN to 11,800 ft., around .3 miles from the top end of the road at 11,850ft.
** Grassy Gulch FSR 349 to Ptarmigan Lake is OPEN to 12,000 ft at the treeline. That's around 1.6 miles from the turn-off at South
Cottonwood Road FSR 344.
6/10/24 - Courtesy of CORE, clearing trails as ever. :)
** South Cottonwood (Mineral Basin) Road is OPEN for about 6 miles.
** Grassy Gulch (Ptarmigan Lake) Road FSR 349 is now OPEN to around 11,900ft, that's approx 1.5 miles up from the turn off South
Cottonwood Road FSR 344.
6/5/24 - Courtesy of CORE, clearing trails as ever. :)
** We OPENED up Grassy Gulch 4WD Road (Ptarmigan Lake road)for 2024 by pushing on through deep snow and clearing large fallen trees.
Expect obstacles, if you try to head on up.
5/24/24 - Courtesy of Gunnison County travel alerts. :)
- Cottonwood Pass CR 209 is OPEN for 2024, as of Friday, May 24, 2024.
5/23/24 - Courtesy of CORE, out there keeping an eye on trails once again for 2024. :)
** South Cottonwood (Mineral Basin) Road FSR 344 remains OPEN, yet expect icy snow kicking in around 10,600ft. We cleared some good sized deadfall off the
trail and having aired down and traveling in capable vehicles we reached Grassy Gulch Gulch Road FSR 349 intersection which still has
deep snow. No going up 349 to Ptarmigan Lake today, too much snow. We continued on South Cottonwood, slow travel on most of two feet and
more of dry snow, slower and slower progress on the slightest of inclines until we called it a day at close to 11,000ft. That's
approaching half way between the intersection of Grassy Gulch and Atlantic Mound Roads with South Cottonwood Road as you travel up
Mineral Basin. Beautiful, but that's it for today, time to head on back down, slowly, on the off camber sections.
- Cottonwood Pass, Chaffee CR 306, remains CLOSED. Anticipated opening date is Friday May 24.
4/24/24 - Courtesy of CORE keeping trails open once again for 2024. :)
** South Cottonwood Road FSR 344 is OPEN to snow. Trafficable by capable drivers to around 11,200 ft at the junction of Atlantic Mound
Road FSR 344G. Approx 3 to 4 feet of snow at this point. No travel beyond this as best left to melt for the moment.
- Cottonwood Lake is starting to melt around the edges.
- Cottonwood Pass Road CR-306 is CLOSED. Typically opens by Memorial Day.
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COW CREEK
FSR 857 / CR 12
Junction with Oben Creek: 8,400 ft. |
Uncompahgre /
Ouray County |
970-240-5300 |
OPEN
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6/4/24 |
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6/4/24 - Courtesy of Ouray County Road & Bridge once again for 2024.
- Cow Creek Road FSR 857 / CR 12 is listed as OPEN for 2024. No trails surface update as yet. Been here? Share back!
- Road ends at 8,400 ft at junction of Cow and Oben Creeks, at the start of Cow Creek Hiking Trail #220.
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Crooked Creek
FSR 194 / 669 |
Pike/South Park |
719-836-2031 |
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CUMBERLAND GULCH /
CUMBERLAND ROAD
FSR 271.1 |
Clear Creek |
303-567-3000 |
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CUMBERLAND PASS FSR 765
WAUNITA PASS ROAD FSR 763
DEPLAR PARK FSR 769
C. Pass 12,021 ft.
W. Pass 10,250 ft. |
Gunnison Nat Forest
Gunnison R District
Gunnison County |
970-641-0471
970-641-0044 |
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6/9/24 |
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6/9/24 - Courtesy of Silver Plume Store and CORE yet again.
** Cumberland Pass is now OPEN to the summit FOR 2024, thanks to all who pitched in with shovels, foto,
today. Wide enough for UTVs, ATV's and dirt bikes at this initial dig-thru stage. A few more days and the thaw should allow Jeeps
through. Expect significant snow drifts and drive with caution, or turn around before issues arise.
- Deplar Park Trail FSR 769 is clear and OPEN for 2024.
- Waunita-Black Sage Road FSR 887 is also OPEN for 2024.
6/2/24 - Courtesy of Silver Plume Store
** Cumberland Pass (Pitkin) - OPEN for 6 miles approx.
5/16/24 - Courtesy of Silver Plume Store
- Waunita Pass is now OPEN for 2024. Snow in places, doable in a 4x4. Got additional trail surface update? Share back!
- Pitkin Campground is now OPEN for the 2024 season. Enjoy!
5/3/24 - Courtesy of Silver Plume Store, yet again.
- Cumberland Pass Road FSR 765 is CLOSED at the season gate as expected.
- WAUNITA PASS ROAD FSR 763 to the south of Pitkin: You can travel a couple of miles up the pass road before being stopped by
deeper snow. Watch this space.
- Back in 2023, Cumberland Pass opened from Pitkin as far as Halls Gulch Road FSR 766 on 5/23/23.
The trail opened to the top, 12,015ft on 6/19/23 courtesy of some volunteers with shovels. Photo link at
Bushducks CO Pass Page data entry for Cumberland Pass 2023.
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CUNNINGHAM GULCH
San Juan CR 4
Highland Mary Lakes TH 10,830ft |
Uncompahgre/Ouray |
970-240-5300 |
OPEN
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5/31/24 |
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5/31/24 - Courtesy of San Juan County R&B update. :)
- Cunningham Gulch CR4 is listed as OPEN for 2024. No trail surface update as yet.
5/17/24 - Courtesy of San Juan County R&B and Mighty Michael keeping tabs on trails as we roll into 2024. :)
- Cunningham Gulch Road SJ CR 4, is still only plowed open up as far as Pride of the West Mine.
4/26/24 - Courtesy of San Juan County R&B as we roll into 2024 trail travel time. :)
- Cunningham Gulch Road CR-4 is OPEN. Plowed up to around 10,250 ft at the Pride of West Mine.
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Dakan Mountain Road
FSR 563 |
Pike/Fairplay
South Platte Ranger Dist |
719-836-2031
303-275-5610 |
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DEER CREEK /
MONTEZUMA DEER CREEK ROAD FSR 5
Junct Webster Pass Rd 10,525 ft
Teller Mountain 12,602 ft |
White River/Dillon
Park County |
970-468-5400 |
OPEN
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7/2/24 |
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7/2/24 - Courtesy of Jerry L. sharing more updates for 2024.
- Montezuma-Deer Creek trail is OPEN for 2024 and in good shape. We came down it after going up Saints John Road.
6/21/24 - Courtesy of Dillon Ranger District latest June 2024 update. On the ball with updates!
- Trail remains CLOSED for now to all wheeled motor vehicles, over snow vehicles, mountain bikes and e-bikes.
6/13/24 - Courtesy of Dillon Ranger District update, once again.
- Montezuma-Deer Creek Road FSR #5 remains CLOSED to all wheeled motor vehicles, over snow vehicles, mountain bikes and e-bikes.
5/24/24 - Courtesy of Dillon Ranger District update, once again.
- Montezuma-Deer Creek Road FSR #5 is still CLOSED to all wheeled motor vehicles, over snow vehicles, mountain bikes and e-bikes.
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| DEMOCRAT MOUNTAIN ROAD FSR 778.1 |
Arapaho/Clear Creek |
303-567-3000 |
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DEVIL'S CANYON
FSR 246
SQUAW PASS (Mestaaehehe) ROAD
Hwy 103 9,895 ft
Devils Canyon TH 10,441 ft. |
White River/Dillon
Pike/
Clear Creek R.D. |
970-468-5400
303-567-3000 |
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DEXTER CREEK ROAD
FSR 871 / CR-14
8,063 up to 9,290 ft. |
Uncompahgre/Ouray
San Juan County |
970-240-5300 |
OPEN
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6/4/24 |
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6/4/24 - Courtesy of Ouray County Road & Bridge once again for 2024.
- Dexter Creek FSR 871 / CR 14 remains listed as OPEN. No trail surface report update as yet. Trail does not get plowed. Been here?
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5/9/24 - Courtesy of Ouray County Road & Bridge once again for 2024.
** Dexter Creek Road FSR 871/ Ouray CR-14 is listed as OPEN for 2024. Snow cover remains beyond the Dexter Creek low-water crossing
as the trail climbs the northern face of the mountain up past Bachelor Mine toward Wedge Mine.
- Road climbs to 9,290 ft at the top end, at Horsethief Hiking Trailhead #215.
- Seasonal Opening dates, non-binding: 4/16 - 11/30.
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| Dolores Point |
BLM |
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EAGLE ROCK/
LA GARITA ROAD FSR 670
CANADA ANCHO ROAD 670.2B |
Rio Grande/
Divide Ranger District |
719-657-3321
719-657-3321 |
OPEN
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6/5/24 |
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6/5/24 - Courtesy of Divide Ranger District update.
- La Garita Road FSR 670 is OPEN. No trail surface report, just the advisory note: Trail may be impassable due to snow and mud. Been
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| Eldorado Mountain |
Boulder |
303-65533;541-2500 |
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ELWOOD PASS /
East Fork Rd
FSR 667 &
FSR 380
E Pass 11,650 ft. |
Rio Grande/Conejos
San Juan/Pagosa |
719-274-8971
970-264-2268 |
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5/27/24 |
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5/27/24 - Courtesy of trail traveler K.F. once again.
** Elwood Pass via East Fork Road FSR 667 although OPEN, is still snowed in at the forested switchbacks about 2/3 of the way to the top.
- Passable to switchbacks if you can get across the creeks, but creek crossings have high water (to highlights level on 2.5" lifte
Rubicon). Keep in mind, water crossings are likely to get higher this week with the warmer weather.
5/8/24 - Courtesy of trail traveler K.F. and San Juan Nat Forest.
- Gate at East Fork campground has been opened by the forest service as of 5/8/24.
** River crossing to Quartz Meadow around 8,500ft was too high to cross. Watch this space.
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ENGINEER PASS
San Juan CR 18/
CR 17/FSR 878/CR 2
/Hinsdale CR 20.
Lake City 8,680 ft. E. Pass 12,790 ft. Animas Forks 11,200 ft. |
Uncompahgre/Ouray
BLM/Gunnison |
970-240-5300
970-641-0471 |
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7/17/24 - Courtesy of Ouray County Sherrif's Office and San Juan MTG sharing trail incident alerts.
- Thursday morning July 18, expect delays on Engineer Pass Road FSR 878, near Poughkeepsie Gulch Road. Vehicle has tipped over onto
its roof on the edge of the trail running above Mineral Creek. Recovery efforts scheduled for 9am July 18.
6/28/24 - Courtesy of Hinsdale County R&B rockslide alert update.
- Access to Engineer Pass from Lake City via Hinsdale CR 20, has now RE-OPENED. Rockslide blocking the trail was cleared by the
R&B.
6/28/24 - Courtesy of Hinsdale County R&B alert.
** Engineer Pass access via Hinsdale County Road 20,
to/from from Lake City, is CLOSED temporarily due to rock slide and washout at Mile Marker 12.
- No clarifcation as yet on location of landslide point, or closure barriers, yet 12 miles from Lake City puts the slide
potentially near Whitmore Falls at around 10,360 ft elevation. That's upriver of Rose Lime Kiln. Been to the barrier either end? Share
back location, tody!
- At time of posting, Hinsdale County R&B has no estimated time for re-opening the road.
6/14/24 - Courtesy of Ouray County R&B and SJ MTG once again.
- Yes, Engineer Pass Road is OPEN from the Ouray to Animas Forks. Ouray CR 18/ FSR 878, Engineer Pass Road, is OPEN from HWY 550 thru
to Mineral Point and on via San Juan CR 17/FSR 815 to SJ CR 2 where you can climb to the pass proper, or decend to Animas Forks and beyond.
As mentioned in earlier reports, expect to be traveling off camber, tippy conditions due to additional trail damage. If uncertain of
your ability to progress safely, turn around.
6/4/24 - Courtesy of Ouray County Road and Bridge update.
- Ouray R&B have clarified that Engineer Pass is indeed OPEN with caution on the Ouray side. Kelly the dozer driver has been wrapping up on
the Engineer Pass / Mineral Creek the past few days and informs all, the road has sustained damage over the winter. As a result you can
expect to off-camber in a few spots. Travel safely.
- Ouray R&B have clarified that Engineer Pass is indeed OPEN with caution on the Ouray side. Kelly the dozer driver has been wrapping up on
the Engineer Pass / Mineral Creek the past few days and informs all, the road has sustained damage over the winter. As a result you can
expect to off-camber in a few spots. Travel safely.
5/31/24 - Courtesy of San Juan County R&B update.
- Engineer Pass via CR 2, Animas Forks side, is now also OPEN for 2024. Now a through route. Enjoy and travel safely.
5/31/24 - Courtesy of trail traveler Max C.
** You can now reach the Engineer Pass summit from the the east ONLY, from Lake City via Hinsdale CR 20. Road is a mix of
mud and runoff. Pretty sure Ouray still has yet to complete their portion of the pass by Odom Point, when approaching from San Juan CR 2, from Animas Forks
direction.
5/28/24 - Courtesy of unknown, trail traveler. Luv to hear more.
- Engineer Pass reportedly OPEN from the Lake City side. Dozers have apparently reached the pass, yet no verification from their R&B
department as yet.
5/22/24 - Courtesy of Mighty Michael sharing trail status updates as always.
- Engineer Pass is still a work in progress.
5/17/24 - Courtesy of Mighty Michael sharing trail status updates, yet again for 2024.
- Engineer Pass has been opened up partially by San Jan County R&B crew. They've reached the flats where you start up the switchbacks,
approaching 12,000 ft.
5/7/24 - Courtesy of Hinsdale County R&B yet again for 2024.
** Engineer Pass, Hinsdale CR 20 from Lake City side, is only OPEN to
Capitol City at 9,720ft. The road is gated CLOSED at this point and will not OPEN to the summit until the road has dried more
completely.
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EUREKA GULCH / LAKE EMMA
San Juan CR 25 |
Uncompahgre/Ouray
San Juan County |
970-240-5300 |
OPEN
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6/16/24 |
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6/16/24 - Courtesy of San Juan MTG update, once again.
- Made it most of the way up to Lake Emma. Awesome.
6/14/24 - Courtesy of San Juan County R&B update, once again.
- Eureka Gulch/ Sunny Side Mine Road CR 25 is now classed as OPEN for 2024. Been here recently? Made it up to Lake Emma? Share back
trail surface status.
5/31/24 - Courtesy of San Juan County R&B update.
- Eureka Gulch / Sunny Side Basin is CLOSED. Plowed first mile.
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| FOURMILE TRAVEL AREA FSR 311, 376, 376.B, 300 & SALT CREEK ROAD & more trails |
San Isabel/Salida |
719-486-0749
719-539-3591 |
OPEN
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5/9/24 - Courtesy of CORE keeping trail open again for 2024. :)
- Fourmile area is now OPEN in the SOUTH section as well as the NORTH. Enjoy.
4/25/24 - Courtesy of Salida Ranger District. :)
- Northern entry gates are now OPEN for 2024. Enjoy and shoot back trail surface reports, photos.
** Southern entry gates are still CLOSED. Expected to open early May.
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GARIBALDI GULCH ROAD
FSR 356.1
Junct FSR 354.1 10,552 ft.
Wise Mt. Cabin 12,054 ft.
Junct FSR 275.1 12,517 ft. |
White River/Dillon |
970-468-5400 |
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GENEVA CREEK ROAD (UPPER)
FSR 119
Geneva Rd 9,722 ft.
Geneva Lake 10,989 ft
Sill Mine 11,808 ft. |
White River/Dillon
Pike/South Platte
Park County &
Clear Creek Co.
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970-468-5400
303-275-5610 |
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6/24/24 |
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6/24/24 - Courtesy of trail driver Linda T. sharing back status updates, yet again.
- South Platte Ranger Service called this morning to advise all the snow is gone on Geneva Creek Road FSR 119 which is now OPEN all the
way for 2024.
6/17/24 - Courtesy of trail driver Linda T. sharing back status yet again.
- I checked re the gate CLOSURE on Geneva Trail with South Platte Ranger District. They say the closure is due to snow, yet they're
unsure on when the trail was last checked for status. I'll update as soon as I hear further.
6/16/24 - Courtesy of trail driver Linda T. sharing back status for 2024.
- The Geneva Trail / Upper Geneva Creek Road FSR 119 is CLOSED just beyond the Geneva Park Campground 39.531018°N 105.737°W
with an enclosed lock on the gate. ANYONE KNOW WHY?
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GEORGIA PASS
South Fork Swan FSR 355 /
Michigan Creek Road CR-54
Glacier Ridge
Road FSR 258.1
Mt Guyot Loop East
G Pass 11,585 ft. |
White River/Dillon |
970-468-5400 |
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7/3/24 - Courtesy of trail rider Josh B. sharing back, again.
- I went back out Mt Guyot East Trail FSR 355.1C (side trail to the Northeast off Georgia Pass) tonight and the
waterhole
(mentioned in update of 6/30/24) on the trail was down over 2 feet. It had stopped draining so I dug some
more and got it draining again. It should drain overnight, but probably not completely. As you get into the series of dead ends on Mt
Guyot East there are lots of trees down. There is also an
interesting cabin (see Trails Off Road description) back there at the treeline at the northeast foot of Mt Guyot.
- The Forest Service was on the top of Georgia Pass educating people on OHV which are not allowed on the Park County side anymore
(Pike NF) but are allowed on the Summit side.
- I then went on down the north side of Georgia Pass on Georgia Pass Road FSR 355.1 which was rough. Going up from Breck, expect a lot
of loose rock. It had a lot of water, but no real issues.
6/30/24 - Courtesy of trail rider Josh B. - out there, again.
- Georgia Pass gate (Bushducks FB foto)
at the summit, 11,600ft elevation, is now OPEN for 2024 for travel to the north.
- Glacier Ridge Road FSR 258.1 is also OPEN for 2024. No trail surface report as yet. Been here? Share back today!
- Expect mud, extreme mud, if traveling the side trail Mt Guyot Loop East FSR 355.1C, to the northeast from the summit. BTW, not a loop
road, but a dead end trail now. I helped unclog the drainage canal at a very deep mud hole so the water started flowing. Worth noting, even the bypass at
this large mud and water hole goes into water and mud. Did I mention mud? Fotos on Bushducks FB.
Some snow on and around the trail.
6/21/24 - Courtesy of trail guru Josh B. - out there and sharing back, as usual.
- Went up Georgia Pass from the South side (285/Jefferson) via Michigan Creek CR 54. Gate at bottom OPEN, trail 100% clear, but not a
through route yet.
** Gate at the top, to proceed north, down to Breck via Georgia Pass Road FSR 355.1 is still CLOSED and snow blocked, as expected for a
north face aspect and 11,617ft at the pass. Deep snow is still holding at the 11k level. The fresh snow had melted completely.
- Current foto on Bushducks FB.
** Glacier Ridge Road FSR 258.1 is also CLOSED and blocked by deep snow. Enjoy the vista, take a hike, but don't hold your breath
for a through route yet...
6/21/24 - Courtesy of Dillon Ranger District latest June 2024 update.
- Georgia Pass/South Fork Swan FSR 355 remains CLOSED to all wheeled motor vehicles, over snow vehicles, mountain bikes and
e-bikes.
- Glacier Ridge Road FSR 258.1 remains CLOSED to all wheeled motor vehicles, over snow vehicles, mountain bikes and e-bikes.
6/13/24 - Courtesy of Dillon Ranger District update.
- Georgia Pass Road (South Fork Swan) FSR 355.1 is still CLOSED to all wheeled motor vehicles, over snow vehicles, mountain
bikes and e-bikes.
- Glacier Ridge Road FSR 258.1 is still CLOSED to all wheeled motor vehicles, over snow vehicles, mountain
bikes and e-bikes.
5/27/24 - Courtesy of regular trail traveler/contributor, Lisa M., once again!
** Man! So close! We cleared the Michigan Creek Road CR 54 trail of deadfall (read earlier comments below) and proceeded, slowly but steadily
in heavy snow drifts. We made it up to the Michigan Creek crossing at 11,031ft and called it a day due to heavy drifts and much winching.
The drifts beyond the creek (deep under the snow pack) were simply too deep to even approach the first of the two switchbacks before
Georgia Pass. Gonna be while yet. WTS for progress.
- Recommendation: travel with buddy vehicles equipped with winches, straps, tree savers, soft shackles, basically all the recovery gear,
experienced drivers, and patience. Recognise your limits. Enjoy, we sure did!
5/26/24 - Courtesy of regular trail traveler/contributor, Lisa M., again.
- We made it to 2 miles shy of the top so far on Michigan Creek Road, with lots of winching. Fresh snow overnight at camp, so traction should be
on the improve today. Would not recommend attempting the trail alone. Be sure to have a suitable winch, recovery gear, and a lot of
patience. WTS for further progress.
5/24/24 - Courtesy of regular trail traveler/contributor, Lisa M., yet again.
** Our attempt to make it thru as the first to reach Georgia Pass for 2024, on the Park County side has hit a snag. Quite the snag, a
decent sized downed tree, one of many ahead we suspect, totally blocking the trail at 10,700ft, has quashed our attempt today.
Tomorrow the sun will rise and recharge our batteries and quest for the pass, 2.4 miles ahead. WTS!
** Georgia Pass Road (South Fork Swan) FSR 355 on the Summit County side is still listed as CLOSED to all wheeled motor vehicles, over snow
vehicles, mountain bikes and e-bikes.
** Glacier Ridge Road FSR 258.1, adjoining Georgia Pass, is also still CLOSED to all wheeled motor vehicles, over snow vehicles,
mountain bikes and e-bikes.
5/16/24 - Courtesy of lone trail-rider, Josh B, yet again.
- Georgia Pass, southern approach from 285, via Michigan Creek Road, Jefferson CR 54 remains CLOSED to snow.
- I was surprised to see the trail gate open, due to lingering and recent snow. Snow is passable to right before the French Pass Hiking
Trailhead #651 at 10,589ft. After that the snow deepens, more akin to snowmobiles, and there are no wheeled tracks past here. Someone had
tried in a 4x4 but must have had a hell of a time turning around and getting stuck in the process.
- Surprisingly, Michigan Creek Campground at 10,088ft is ready to go.
- Just to the north, Jefferson Lake
via Jefferson Lake Road CR 37, and the associated Jefferson Creek Campground, were partially plowed out, yet the trail gate to the lake
itself is CLOSED. CR 37 is partially paved and plowed, yet doubtful it will open by Memorial Day 2024, which is highly abnormal.
5/4/24 - Courtesy of regular contributor, trail rider/driver, Josh B. Welcome back for the 2024 melt!
- No getting as far as Michigan Creek on the pass road. Over 10K+, forget it for now.
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| Gold Hill/Switzerland Trail FSR 120J.0 |
Boulder | 303-541-2500 |
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5/19/24 - Courtesy of trail traveler Donna B.
- Switzerland Taril is OPEN and dry all the way with just a couple of smaller puddles.
- Trail is dry except for a couple of short mud pits near Gordon Gulch. Beware of deadfall. Lots of traffic (A/UTVs, Full-size, Bicyclists and Hikers) due
to it being one of the lower-altitude areas to access for spring.
- Trailhead parking was packed so get there early!
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Goose Creek Road
CR211 |
Pike/Fairplay |
719-836-2031 |
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| GORDON GULCH ROAD FSR 233.1 |
Roosevelt National Forest |
970-498-1100 |
OPEN to snow
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4/22/24 |
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4/22/24 - Courtesy of CO ORT(O) as we kick into 2024. :)
- I managed to get in for a couple of miles. Turned back due to snow patches around the 8,800 ft level. Not a good combination with
steep grade.
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GOVERNOR BASIN FSR 853.1C/ Ouray CR26a / SILVER BASIN ROAD FSR 869.3A
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Uncompahgre/Ouray |
970-240-5300
970 |
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7/4/24 |
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7/4/24 - Courtesy of CO OFT Orig trail drivers sharing back trail status.
- Large usual snow drift near the end, just before Virginius Mine Tailings, 2.4 miles in, is melting away.
6/27/24 - Courtesy of trail driver Denise G. sharing back trail status.
** Govern Basin Road is still OPEN, but not all the way. I made it about 2 miles up but at the large turnaround point, about 1/2 mile
before the end there was too much snow to continue. We hiked the rest of the way on foot and there were 2 large snow plugs blocking
the way.
- The road has some creeks flowing across it but are passable. Not too much mud. Good conditions until you hit the snow.
6/4/24 - Courtesy of Ouray COunty Road and Bridge once again for 2024. :)
** Governor Basin is still classed as OPEN. Awaiting trail surface status. Been here? share back!
** Silver Basin is also still classed as OPEN, yet no trail surface status as yet. Been here? Share back today!
5/5/24 - Courtesy of Paul L.G. sharing back for 2024. :)
** Governor Basin Road FSR 853.1C is OPEN and plowed to the first stream crossing.
** Silver Basin Road FSR 869.3A remains classed as OPEN, yet no update on trail surface beyond the start of the trail at 10,570ft, as
yet. Expect snow closure at this early stage combined with heavy weather approaching.
5/1/24 - Courtesy of Ouray County Road & Bridge first update of the 2024 CO high pass travel season. :)
** Governor Basin Road FSR 853.1C is listed as being OPEN for 2024.
** Silver Basin Road FSR 869.3A is also listed as being OPEN for 2024. Keep in mind, Camp Bird Road, CR 361 / FSR 853 was plowed yet still
gated at Camp Bird / Yankee Boy Basin Road on 4/20/24.
- In 2023, the trail was almost open to the top at just over 12,000ft on August 7, 2023. A deep snow drift blocked the last
section near the end of the trail leading on to Mountain Top Mine.
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| Granite Creek Canyon |
BLM |
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GREEN RIDGE ROAD
FSR 319
GREEN RIDGE CUTOFF ROAD FSR 177.
From Lost Lake
CR 103 to CR 86 |
Araphoe Roosevelt/
Canyon Lakes R Dist
Larimer County |
970-498-1100
970-295-6700
970-498-5650 |
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7/14/24 |
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7/14/24 - Courtesy of Northern Colorado Trail Riders NCTR, Big Thompson 4x4 and Canyon Lakes Ranger District.
** A joint effort by NCTR and BT4x4 members today under the guidance of Canyon Lakes Ranger District saw a major clearing of downed trees on
fire-ravaged (2020) Green Ridge Cutoff Road. This trail is still CLOSED for public travel until a further assessment by the USFS. Hats
off to all people involved in attmepts to have the trail re-opened.
6/17/24 - Courtesy of Canyon Lakes Ranger District.
** Green Ridge FSR 319 from CR 86 to beginning of FS 177 is OPEN for 2024. Tentative CLOSURE date: 11/30
** Green Ridge Cutoff Road FSR 177 from FSR 319 to CR 103 is CLOSED due to Cameron Peak Fire. Tentative Opening date: 7/1
5/7/24 - Courtesy of Canyon Lakes Ranger District.
- Green Ridge Road FSR 319 is CLOSED from CR 86 to beginning of Green Ridge Cutoff Road FSR 177. Anticipated open/close dates:
6/15 - 11/30.
- Green Road Cutoff Road FSR 177 is CLOSED from FSR 319 to CR 103 due to Cameron Peak Fire of 2022. Tentative open/close dates: 7/1 - 11/30.
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GREER ROAD
FSR 154 |
Roosevelt National Forest |
970-498-1100 |
CLOSED
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5/7/24 - Courtesy of Lakes Canyon Ranger District once again for 2024.
- Greer Road is CLOSED between its intersection with 154.C and 129 due to Cameron Peak Fire
- May be impassable in winter and spring months.
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GRIZZLY LAKE /
GRIZZLY GULCH 4WD Road FSR 296 |
San Isabel/Salida |
719-539-3591
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8/18/24 |
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8/18/24 - Courtesy of Scott D. sharing updates as ever. :)
- This is the 4th year in a row that we've done this trail in late summer, and it was definitely more challenging this year.
The main obstacle at the beginning (just across the creek) is more challenging than I've ever seen it. Partly that's because this
year the creek is still flowing pretty good at this late date, so your tires are wet, but also the surface just keeps getting more
and more dug out below the rocks, making it a bigger step than it used to be. Same story with the awkwardly-placed boulders about
2/3 the way up the shelf portion - very dug out, and has become a nice articulation-tester. The rest of the trail is great,
including the mud bog, thanks to CORE! Some others who had camped at the lake said they saw moose, but we couldn't find them.
6/23/24 - Courtesy of CORE, keeping trails intact & sharing updates. :)
- Grizzly Lake is OPEN for 2024.
6/2/24 - Courtesy of CORE, keeping trails intact & sharing updates. :)
- We were able to open Grizzly Lake yesterday (6/2/24). There is still deep snow present in the avy chutes and dark timber before the
lake parking area.
5/11/24 - Courtesy of St Elmo General Store, sharing more than great goods
in a classic setting for 30 years now! :)
- Another 6 inches of fresh snow since the plow a couple of days ago on CR 162, Chalk Creek Road, leading into St Elmo, Grizzly and more, from back near Alpine Lake.
Expect similar on Grizzly Lake 4WD Road. Snow CLOSURE.
5/5/24 - Courtesy of CORE, out examining trails on the ground.
- Pretty similar to this time last year,
snow bank photo just past the gatekeeper obstacle.
- In 2023, Grizzly Lake was open to travel the full length up to the lake at 11,210ft on July 6th, 2023.
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GUANELLA PASS ROAD
CR 62 / FSR 381
Duck Lake 11,112ft
G. Pass 11,669 ft. |
White River/Dillon
Pike/South Platte.
Clear Creek County
Park County |
970-468-5400
303-275-5610 |
OPEN
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5/23/24 |
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5/23/24 - Courtesy of Clear Creek County R&B.
- Guanella Pass will officially open for the summer season today, Thursday, May 23rd, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. Enjoy! Here's to the combined
efforts of the Clear Creek County Road and Bridge, Park County Road and Bridge, and the United States Forest Service in opening this
pass faciltating easier access to areas enjoyed by many.
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GUNSIGHT PASS
FSR 585 |
White River/Sopris District |
970-963-2266 |
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HACKETT GULCH
FSR 220
High Pt 8,890 ft. |
Pike National Forest
South Platte Ranger District |
303-275-5610 |
OPEN
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5/17/24 |
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5/17/24 - Courtesy of trail rider Josh B.
- Hackett Gulch Road is OPEN for 2024. Don't go alone. Shoot back trail surface status.
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HAGERMAN PASS
FSR 105 / FRYING PAN ROAD FSR 105.1
Lake I. 10,909 ft
H. Pass 11,925 ft
Carlton Tunnel east portal 10,795
Turquoise Lake
9,869 ft. |
San Isabel/Leadville
White River/Sopris |
719-486-0749
970-963-2266 |
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7/16/24 |
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7/16/24 - Courtesy of trail traveler Terry R. sharing trail updates yet again!
- Motorcycles traveled (photo) Hagerman Pass
West-to-East. It appears the summit drifts were plowed on that day. Trail appears to be passable from Frying Pan Road FSR 105.1 on up
over the pass and down Hagerman Road FSR 105.1 to Leadville now.
7/7/24 - Courtesy of CO ORT Original sharing trail updates as ever.
- The large drift mentioned in update of yesterday is still seriously blocking the trail. 10ft deep. Someone has tried to grade it and
came to a stop. No go for at least a week, possibly two.
7/6/24 - Courtesy of trail driver Anthony J. sharing back trail updates for 2024.
** Leadville side of Hagerman Pass (Hagerman Pass Road FSR 105.1) is OPEN - however, still blocked by snow at the very
top of Leadville side just past the gate.
** Came up from Leadville today. Trail is OPEN all the way up to the closure gate at the very top, the gate is open, but there is
still a large drift of snow blocking the road over the very top of the mountain. Didn't see any equipment up there today, but it did look
like something had at least started trying to cut through it on the west side of the drift. Other than that, the road was OPEN
and reversible. Couple of wet spots here and there, lots of rocky areas and evidence of runoff. Definitely would not recommend going up
past the tunnel in anything other than a high clearance 4 x 4 vehicle.
6/30/24 - Courtesy of trail driver ALT2870. sharing back more trail data.
- Beautiful trip up the Thomasville side of Hagerman Pass via Frying Pam Road FSR 105.1. Snow mentioned in previous report was gone without
a trace. Only snow encounter was where it was last year but it had been plowed through. (Three drifts in total.) Pleasant surprise to
make it to the summit, yes OPEN to the summit on this west side, this early.
** Beyond on the summit, east side/Leadville side, the usual drift was in place and deeper than usual. The good news? Appears they are
already starting to work through it. A front loader (probably the same that busted the other drifts) has gotten about 20 feet in. Looks
to be around 10 foot high in places, so no clue if they intend to continue.
** The Leadville side, Hagerman Pass Road FSR 105, is OPEN as well at the bottom at least, as saw a vehicle descending. There is a well traveled path around the
drift with no signs indicating closures but please use your judgement if you decide to cross. Perhaps the forest service could weigh
in one of these days? Enjoy an early summit this year.
6/15/24 - Courtesy of trail driver Jerry Y. sharing the trail.
** Tried to get up the west side of Hagerman Pass today, via Frying Pan Road FSR 105.1. Made it 500 feet past the closure gate which was
OPEN. Heavy water flowing down the middle of the road and intermittent 3-5 foot snow drifts as far as I could see. Time to turn
around and return another day.
6/12/24 - Courtesy of CORE, keeping an eye on trail once again for 2024.
- Leadville side of Hagerman Pass is NOT OPEN until June 30th.
- In 2023, Hagerman Pass was fully OPENED up for thru travel by a front end loader clearing the final snow away
on 7/25/23.
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HALFMOON CREEK/GULCH ROAD
FSR 110 |
San Isabel/Leadville
White River/Sopris |
719-486-0749
970-963-2266 |
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6/10/24 - Courtesy of CORE, checking and sharing trail status for 2024, again.
** Halfmoon Road FSR 110 is OPEN for 2024 to snow at around 11,500ft. That's around 0.3mile before Champion Mill.
5/28/24 - Courtesy of CORE, keeping an eye on trails for 2024, again.
- Halfmoon Creek/Gulch Road FSR 110 has more snow for 2024, than Memorial Day weekend 2023.
** FSR 110 is OPEN for 2024, yet has deep snow just past North Halfmoon Creek crossing around 10,600ft. The creek is currently running
at around 20' deep. We pushed on up to 11,000ft but no chance of reaching the valley with the mill which sits around 11,700ft.
** South Halfmoon 4WD Road FSR 110.J which branches off Halfmoon Road at 10,250ft, has deep snow just beyond the first crossing of
Halfmoon Creek. We pushed up the north face to the avalanche chute at 10,500ft, but the off camber snow here blocked any chance of further
progress.
- In 2023,
Halfmoon Creek/Gulch Road was open as far as the Champion Mill on 5/30/23.
- Remember, don't drive around snow drifts. If you can't push thru on the trail proper, turn around and come back another day when the snow has melted to enjoy the trail without damaging the surrounding terrain.
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HALLS GULCH ROAD FSR 766
10,021 to 11,092 ft |
Gunnison NF/ Gunnison County
Gunnison Ranger District |
970-641-0471
970-641-0471 |
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HANCOCK LAKE ROAD FSR 295
9,984 to 11,655 ft |
San Isabel NF/Salida |
719-539-3591 |
OPEN
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6/23/24 |
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6/23/24 - Courtesy of CORE, on the trails and sharing back as ever!
- Hancock Lake Road is now OPEN for 2024.
6/10/24 - Courtesy of CORE, checking trails on the ground and sharing back as ever!
** Hancock Lake Road FRS 295 is OPEN to snow for 2024. With a well equipped vehicle you can expect to get close to 11,650ft, that's
above Hancock Townsite and about 1 mile above the turn for Hancock Pass Road FSR 299.
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HANCOCK PASS JEEP TRAIL FSR 299 & FSR 266
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San Isabel/Salida
Gunnison County /
Chaffee County |
719-539-3591
970-641-0471 |
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6/30/24 |
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6/30/24 - Courtesy of CORE once again checking and clearing trails on the ground.
- Hancock Pass is now OPEN for 2024. Many willing hands, men and women with shovels, addressed some lengthy snow drifts blocking the
trail.
- The Big Dig, as Marcus relates the effort inovlved, means vehicles can now progress the shelf road with care up and over
Hancock Pass at 12,145 ft. Photos of CORE crew 'leaning into it' in the stunning terrain.... on Bushducks FB.
- Tomichi Pass is OPEN too for 2024.
- Reminder: West Alpine Tunnel road is closed for construction.
6/23/24 - Courtesy of CORE checking trails on the ground and sharing status as ever.
** Hancock Pass is OPEN to the shelf section.
6/10/24 - Courtesy of CORE checking trails on the ground and sharing status as ever.
** Hancock Pass/Jeep Trail FSR 299 on Hancock Townsite side is OPEN to snow blockade at around 11,700ft. That's around 1.4 miles up from
the turn for Hancock Lakes Road FSR 295. WTS.
5/23/24 - Courtesy of CORE keeping tabs on trails as ever.
** We headed on up Hancock Road FSR 295 which leads to Hancock townsite. More snow on the trail than this time last year, so we turned
around before above 11,000ft where we hit really deep snow. Beautiful to visit, but no real point trying further, given the depth.
It's certainly not going to be an early opening season up above St Elmo.
- REMINDER: Check before you go! OHV permits required by all vehicles on this trail. See list of trails requiring such
permits at https://staythetrail.org/full-size-trails/
- REMINDER: Hancock Pass Road has been designated in 2023 as Hancock Pass Jeep Trail #9266, making it the same name as section
over the west side of the pass. This trail requires an OHV permit for ALL street legal vehicles. Be sure to PAY & DISPALY Details:
https://staythetrail.org/full-size-trails/ and yes, enjoy :)
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HANDCART GULCH ROAD
FSR 121
W Pass 12,099 ft. |
White River/Dillon
Pike/South Platte |
970-468-5400
303-275-5610 |
OPEN
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7/29/24 |
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7/29/24 - Courtesy of trail traveler/contributor Norm A. sharing back updates from the trails.
- Handcart Gulch Road is as reported on 7/21, OPEN all the way up and over Webster Pass. However, NO shovel needed now!
- What little snow remained just below the Webster Pass saddle is all but gone. Totally passable in all vehicles now. Snow river
crossing has receded to normal levels, maybe a foot deep in the middle, no problems at all.
7/21/24 - Courtesy of trail riders Josh B. and Reuben R. sharing back updates from the trails.
- As of 3pm today, Handcart Gulch Road FRS 121 is now a through route for 2024 (photo)
up and over Webster Pass due to sufficient melt combined with some trail riders addressing the trail for their SxS to get through the
snow drift hanging in at the rim of the pass. It won't be too long before 4x4s can get through too. Bring a shovel and beware of that edge.
- Been some good rains up here. Expect some nasty washouts on (photo) Handcart Gulch Road.
7/13/24 - Courtesy of CO OFT Orig sharing around trail status updates as ever.
** Handcart Gulch Road is still blocked by the snow drift
at that classic location at the top of the trail, the eastern rim at Webster Pass. Exit off Red Cone to the north (Montezuma) only for now.
6/29/24 - Courtesy of trail driver Tom W. sharing back from the trail.
** Handcart Gulch Road remains
blocked by a hefty snow bank on the final climb to Webster Pass. The impass, approx 60ft long, is as per usual, just below the SE
rim of the pass, the Continental Divide.
- Reminder: adjacent trail Red Cone Road, FSR 565, OPENED up today. Scroll down to FSR 565 update.
- ONGOING REMINDER: No access up Red Cone Road FSR 565 from Webster Pass. One-way travel only, in the downward direction from Red Cone
summit toward Webster Pass.
- In 2022, Hancart Gulch OPENED on July 7th.
- Wonder why it takes so long for mother nature to open up Handcart Gulch - Webster Pass Road?
Check out
snow drift foto of Handcart side of Webster Pass taken July 6th, 2022.
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HAYDEN PASS
FSR 970/
Hayden Creek Rd Fremont CR 6
Hayden Pass: 10,745ft |
Rio Grande/Saguache
San Isabel/Salida |
719-655-2547
719-539-3591 |
OPEN
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7/16/24 |
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7/16/24 - Courtesy of trail traveler Chris S. sharing back trail status for 2024. :)
- Hayden Pass remains OPEN with no obstructions.
- Trail is very loose on the west side (Villa Grove side). If you are on a motorcycle, suggestion is to ride it from East to West,
Coaldale to Villa Grove.
6/20/24 - Courtesy of CORE sharing back on trails for 2024. :)
- Hayden Pass is OPEN for 2024.
- Got a trail surface update? Share back today!
5/27/24 - Courtesy of CORE checking and reporting back on trails once again for 2024. :)
** Hayden Pass although classed as OPEN is still impassable on the west side a couple of hundred meters from the summit, due to 4ft plus snow drifts.
5/26/24 - Courtesy of off-roader Clark G. hitting the 2024 trails. :)
** Hayden Pass via Fremont CR 6 on the east side of the pass, is OPEN until less than 1/4 mile to the pass.
** Hayden Pass is not clear at the pass. Large snowbank on East side around 10,100ft with partial ruts that look to be a result of an
unsuccessful passage attempt.
** Hayden Pass on the west side is also blocked with snow, according to a fellow off roader that tried from the other side. Probably
another 5-7 days before either are clear. WTS.
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| HEART LAKE ROAD FSR 518.1B & CARSON ROAD/SADDLE FSR 518 & 568 |
Rio Grande
Divide |
719-655-2547 |
OPEN
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6/24/24 |
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6/24/24 - Courtesy of Divide Ranger District sharing out road conditions update, yet again.
- Heart Lake Road FSR 518.1B is OPEN for 2024. No trail surface condition as yet. Been here? Share back!
- Carson Road FSR 518 and 568 is OPEN for 2024. Expect deep ruts, loose rocks, steep, and a technical road on FSR 518.
- Carson Road FSR 518.1A (northern option along FSR 518) is OPEN for 2024 with no trail surface status update.
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| HERMIT PASS/ LAKE ROAD FSR 160 |
Rio Grande/Saguache
San Isabel/San Carlos |
719-655-2547
719-269-8500 |
OPEN
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7/7/24 |
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7/7/24 - Courtesy of CO OFT sharing trail status once again.
- We made it through to Hermit Lake on Hermit Lake Road. Sitting at 11,320ft, the lake is in a striking location at the northeastern
foot of Eureka Mtn which towers above at 13,412ft. Lake is accessed via 1/4 mile moderately challenging hike down off the road via
Hermit Lake Hiking Trail #1353. Hermit Lake Road is a bit rough, a couple of technical spots, but well worth the trip.
- We stopped off and enjoyed the lake. Met some RTVs that informed us they'd made it on up above Horseshoe Lake to Hermit Pass (13,045 ft) at the
boundary of the SDCW
Sangre De Cristo Wilderness. No details on trail surface details up there above treeline.
6/28/24 - Courtesy of CO OFT sharing around trail status updates as ever.
- We traveled Hermit Lake Road, on up past Hermit Lake to around 11,500ft, the switchbacks still below treeline. Had to turn back due
to snow blocking the trail. Some SXS's could make it further, but not for us.
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| Hidden Valley Trail |
Pike/South Platte |
303-275-5610 |
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HOLY CROSS CITY FSR 759.1
Start 9,360 ft
End 11,450 ft. |
San Isabel/Holy Cross |
970-827-5715 |
OPEN
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6/21/24 |
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6/21/24 - Courtesy of Eagle-Holy Cross Ranger District,sharing trail-status for 2024.
- Holy Cross City Road remains OPEN. Expect muddy conditions. Technical, high-clearance 4WD vehicles with skilled drivers only. Got
additional trail surface update? Share back today!
5/25/24 - Courtesy of trail traveler Jeff D., sharing trail-status for 2024.
** Classed as OPEN for 2024, the lower section one-way is BLOCKED by >3'of snow ~0.5-1.0 miles before
the cut-off/end of one-way.
- Deep snow and fallen trees.
5/22/24 - Courtesy of Eagle-Holy Cross Ranger District, sharing trail-status once again for 2024.
- Holy Cross City Road FSR 759.1 is OPEN for the 2024 season. Enjoy, yet expect snow drifts.
- Got additional updates? Share back today.
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HOMESTAKE ROAD FSR 703.1
8,791 TO 10,085 ft. |
White River /
Eagle-Holy Cross |
970-945-2521
970-827-5715 |
OPEN
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6/21/24 |
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6/21/24 - Courtesy of Eagle-Holy Cross Ranger District. again!
- Homestake Road remains OPEN and clear of snow.
- Been here lately? Share back trail surface update, today!
5/23/24 - Courtesy of CORE, assessing and keeping trails open once again.
- Trail is now classed as OPEN. No update on trail surface as yet. Got further info? Contribute your update, today.
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HURRICANE PASS San Juan CR 10
12,730 ft. |
Uncompahgre/Ouray |
970-240-5300 |
OPEN
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6/18/24 |
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6/18/24 - Courtesy of San Juan MTG sharing round trail status as ever.
** It seems the dozer has done it's job and California Pass, Hurricane Pass and Corkscrew Gulch are now clear to connect thru for 2024.
Enjoy and share back trail surface conditions.
6/16/24 - Courtesy of San Juan MTG sharing round trail status once again.
- Hurricane Pass is still blocked by deep deep drifts between California Pass and Hurricane. Dozer is currently at California Pass on
San Juan CR 19. Lake Como reamins frozen.
6/14/24 - Courtesy of San Juan Backcountry Roads update again.
- Hurricane Pass CR 10 is still classed as CLOSED. Same update as below - plowed 200 yards in from Corkscrew CR 11 turnoff.
5/31/24 - Courtesy of San Juan Backcountry Roads update yet again for 2024.
- Hurricane Pass CR 10 remains CLOSED. Plowed 200 yards from Corkscrew CR 11 turnoff.
5/17/24 - Courtesy of San Juan Backcountry Roads update once again for 2024.
- Hurricane Pass CR 10 is still CLOSED.
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IMOGENE PASS
CR K68/
FSR #869/CR 26A
RICHMOND BASIN ROAD FSR 869.1A
Telluride 8,875 ft
I PASS 13,114 ft
Junct I Pass Rd & CR26A 11,242 ft. |
Uncompahgre/Ouray |
970-327-4835 |
CLOSED
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8/22/24 |
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8/22/24 - Courtesy of San Miguel County Road and Bridge sharing back trail status updates, as ever.
- Imogene Pass Road is CLOSED on both the San Miguel County and the Ouray County side, due to flooding damage and debris on
the trail. Looking like early September before the trail opens again.
7/1/24 - Courtesy of Gal S sharing back trail status.
- Imogene pass just OPENED today all the way! We drove today from Ouray to Telluride.
- Perhaps their site is not updated as yet, but San Miguel County High Mountain 4x4 Passes site still lists Imogene CR K69?FSR 648 as
being CLOSED.
6/25/24 - Courtesy of Ouray County R&B sharing back trail status, yet again.
- Ouray County dozer drivers have pushed on up (photo)
to the summit. Come on up, Imogene Pass is OPEN for 2024.
** Reminder: Come on up, but not over as yet. Imogene Pass is still CLOSED on the San Miguel County side.
- Richmond Basin Road FSR 869.1A is now listed as OPEN for 2024. No trail surface update. Been here since it opened? Share
back trail surface status, today!
6/20/24 - Courtesy of SJ MTG folk sharing back trail status, yet again.
- San Miguel County side dozer has pushed on past Tomboy to around half a mile short of the last switchback that leads up the top. That's
around 12,490 ft elevation in the upper reaches of Savage Basin, approx .7 mile from the top of the pass. WTS with anticipation of a
thru route for 2024.
- See foto representation of dozer-pushing progress on Bushducks FB 2024.
6/14/24 - Courtesy of SJ MTG once again.
** Imogene Pass is OPEN on the Ouray side, almost to the look out rock at 12,090ft courtesy of the dozer drivers who keep on pushing
for the pass.
6/4/24 - Courtesy of Ouray County Road and Bridge update.
** Imogene Pass Road is still a work in process.
** Richmond Basin FSR 869.1A remains CLOSED.
6/2/24 - Courtesy of SJ MTG sharing trail status as ever for 2024.
- Trail remains CLOSED to snow.
- In 2023, Imogene Pass opened as a through route on July 28, 2023. See Bushducks 2023 trail-status page.
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INDEPENDENCE PASS
Highway 82
12,095 ft. |
White River /
Aspen-Sopris Ranger District
Lake/Pitkin Counties |
970-945-2521
970-963-2266 |
OPEN
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5/31/24 - Courtesy of CDOT once again.
- The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) announced Friday that Independence Pass on Colorado Highway 82 has OPENED for the
2024 season.
- CDOT workers unlocked the seasonal closure gates on both sides of the pass at noon on Friday and the road was reopened to motorists.
- CDOT say, before the pass was opened for the season, avalanche mitigation was conducted, heavy snow was removed, a sinkhole was fixed,
and other road repairs were made.
- Motorists and cyclists should check weather conditions prior to traveling mountain passes, as spring snowstorms can prompt closures
or slow traffic, and loose rock on the road.
5/21/24 - Courtesy of The Colorado Sun.
- All signs are, Independence Pass will remain CLOSED for Memorial Day 2024. Anticipated opening date has now been shifted from the
traditional few days before Memorial Day to June 1. Watch this .....
- This paved highway, an access route to popular trails, invariably opens in late May, depending on rock mitigation efforts.
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| INDEPENDENCE TRAIL/ PENROSE COMMONS REC AREA |
Canyon City
Royal Gorge BLM |
719-269-8500 |
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IRONCLADS ROAD
FSR 216.1
8,514 to 9,033 ft. |
Boulder |
303-541-2500 |
OPEN
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5/16/24 |
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5/16/24 - Courtesy of Boulder Ranger District road status update. :)
- FSR 216 is OPEN for 2024.
5/12/24 - Courtesy of CO ORT once again for 2024. :)
- Ironclads drawing those wishing to flex their trucks on a dryer than expected trail.
4/27/24 - Courtesy of CO ORT(O) and BB once again for 2024. :)
- Fresh snow around 8,600 ft meant I couldn't make it past the first ledge. That should change soon. Water crossing around 3ft deep.
4/10/24 - Courtesy of CO ORT(O) yet again as we kick into trail travel season 2024. :)
- Ironclads is OPEN to snow. Didn't quite reach the playground before needing to turn around. No one about, so didn't want to get stuck.
Fun though!
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| IRON CHEST MINE/
spur trail off POMEROY LAKE ROAD FSR 297 |
San Isabel/Salida |
719-539-3591
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OPEN
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6/23/24 |
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6/23/24 - Courtesy of trail gurus CORE, out there and reporting back.
- Iron Chest Road is now OPEN for 2024. We opened the last three snow drifts here today.
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| ITALIAN CREEK ROAD FSR 759 |
Gunnison/Gunnison |
970-641-0471 |
OPEN
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7/31/24 |
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7/31/24 - Courtesy of trail driver/contributor Terry C. sharing back from the trail yet again.
- I ran Italian Creek Road today, from Taylor Park on FSR 759, then on down Cement Creek Road FSR 740 to Hwy 135. Damn, some vehicle
drivers have blown out that trail. Most off-putting.
7/13/24 - Courtesy of trail driver Jeff R. sharing back from the trail for 2024.
- Italian Creek Road FSR 759 is OPEN all the way to the top for 2024. Went to American Flag Mountain via American Flag Road FSR 759.2E.
- Trail is clear with no issues with mud or snow.
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JENNY CREEK ROAD FSR 502.1 &
JENNY CREEK TRAIL
FSR 808.1 |
Roosevelt NF
Boulder R District |
970-295-6600
303-541-2500 |
OPEN
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6/22/24 |
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6/22/24 - Courtesy of trail driver Scott M sharing back from the trail, once again for 2024.
- Jenny Creek trail is OPEN for 2024.
- Large snow drift at last 1/4 mile that required winch to get over.
6/14/24 - Courtesy of trail driver Thomas M. sharing back from the trail, yet again.
** Jenny Creek Road FSR 502.1 is blocked by fallen tree, at around 9,870ft elevation. That's approximately 1/4 mile from Jenny
Creek crossing.
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| JOHN BROWN CANYON ROAD CR 4.4 |
Grand Junction
BLM Grand Junction Field Office |
(970) 244-3000. |
OPEN
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6/3/24 |
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6/3/24 Courtesy of newcomer trail traveler T.M. out enjoying the western trails. :)
- We had an awesome ride today of John Brown Canyon Road CR 4.4, down to Onion Creek and Fisher Towers.
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JOHNNY PARK ROAD / BUTTON ROCK FSR 118/118.1
PIERSON PARK ROAD FSR 119 |
Canyon Lakes |
970-498-2770 |
OPEN/CLOSED**
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6/17/24 |
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6/17/24 - Courtesy of Canyon Lakes Ranger District, again.
- Johnny Park/Button Rock is OPEN for 2024 as of 6/15. Tentative CLOSURE date: 11/30.
** Pierson Park FSR 119 remains CLOSED. Not a through road due to 2013 flood. Due to road reconstruction and forest management work the
road will remain CLOSED much of 2024.
5/7/24 - Courtesy of Canyon Lakes Ranger District, guarding and sharing.
- Johnny Park Road FSR 118 and Button Rock B Road FSR 118.1 are CLOSED. Trails are tentatively open on 6/15/24. Reminder to self,
weather always plays a part in the actual opening dates.
- Nearby Pierson Park Road is also CLOSED. Again tentatively opens on 6/15.
- In 2023. Johnny Park Road, Button Rock B Road, and Pierson Park Road opened up on 6/15/23 with the assistance of the Forest Service and Big Thompson 4-Wheelers.
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JONES PASS ROAD
FSR 144.1 |
Clear Creek |
303-567-3000 |
OPEN
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7/23/24 |
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7/23/24 - Courtesy of CO OFT Orig sharing trail status again 2024.
- The remaining snow blockade on the pass, mentioned below, has just been plowed OPEN for 2024. Enjoy!
7/11/24 - Courtesy of CO OFT Orig sharing trail status for 2024, yet again.
** Jones Pass Road although classed as OPEN, remains blocked by the usual snow drift up top. Currently still a seriously long snow drift, plus cornice at the
rim, remaining as you approach the top of the pass on the last straight of the shelf road above the highest switchback.
- Looking back at the status changes for Jones Pass in 2023 on Bushducks,
July 24, 2023 the pass snow drift was still in place. Come August 26, 2023, the road was cleared and OPEN up over the pass.
6/20/24 - Courtesy of Clear Creek Ranger District, sharing trail status for 2024 once again.
** Jones Pass Road FSR 144.1 is calssed as OPEN for 2024. No trail surface update or pass snow level as yet. Know more? Share back today!
6/10/24 - Courtesy of CO OFT (O) sharing trail status for 2024 once again.
** Jones Pass road is still a no go beyond the shelf road section. Share back your update today!
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KEBLER PASS
Gunnison CR 12
10,007 ft. |
Paonia /
Gunnison County |
970-527-4131
970-641-0044 |
OPEN
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5/31/24 |
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5/31/24 - Courtesy of Gunnison County, keeping our roads together.
- Kebler Pass is OPEN for 2024, as of today Friday, May 31, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.
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KELLY FLATS /
WINTERSTEEN PARK ROAD.
FSR 168 & FSR 168.C
High Pt 7,830 ft |
Canyon Lakes |
970-295-6700 |
OPEN
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5/20/24 |
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5/20/24 - Courtesy of Larimer County Four Wheel Drive Club - AKA The Mountaineers & Canyon Lakes Ranger Dist , both caring for trails once again for 2024.
- Ran Kelly Flats yesterday with the Forest Service ranger for assessment. Did a bunch of trail repairs, clearing, addressing drainage
issues. Trail is now classed as OPEN for 2024.
** Expect large mud holes and drive accordingly with respect for the trail.
** Expect some route change as private landowners have altered the course of the trail. Reminder for us all to respect these
private sections, keeping to the altered assigned trail.
5/16/24 - Courtesy of Canyon Lakes Ranger Dist and CO OFTO, both caring for trails once again for 2024.
- Kelly Flats remains CLOSED. Larimer County Four Wheel Drive Club,
aka The Mountaineers, along with the Forest Service will attempt to run the trail on Sunday 5/19/24 for current status. For starters to
see if it has dried out sufficiently from their inspection of one week ago. Best not hold our breath, there are a lot of genuine factors
involved before a gate swings open for motorised access.
5/11/24 - Courtesy of Canyon Lakes Ranger Dist and CO OFTO, both caring for trails once again for 2024.
- Kelly Flats/ Wintersteen Park Road FSR 168 is CLOSED. Tentative open/close dates: 5/15 - 11/20.
- Kelly Flats was due for a full inspection and clean-up today by CO OFTO. Given the muddy conditions a reassessment will be made next weekend.
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KENDALL PEAK & KENDALL MTN.
San Juan CR 33 & Spur Trails |
Uncompahgre/Ouray |
970-240-5300 |
OPEN
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7/12/24 |
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7/12/24 - Courtesy of San Juan MTG sharing around trail status, once again!
- Kendall Mmountain Road is well and truly OPEN for 2024, as the snow drift before reaching the mine at the last intersection at 12,220ft
has melted away. This clears the way to head for Kendall Peak to the east and Scranton Trail Spur to the west. The latter hiking trail
is well worth the hike for far reaching views out over Silverton.
6/21/24 - Courtesy of San Juan County Backcountry Roads update, yet again!
- Kendall Mountain Road remains is still CLOSED for vehicles just before reaching the mine.
- Motorcyclists can get up.
5/31/24 - Courtesy of San Juan County Backcountry Roads update, once again!
- Kendall Mountain Road CR 33 is CLOSED. Avalanche across the road by Deer Park CR 33A turnoff.
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KENNEBEC PASS/
LA PLATA CANYON ROAD CR 124
Kennebec T/H
11,624 ft. |
San Juan Public Lands
San Juan County /
La Plata County |
970-240-5300 |
OPEN
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6/10/24 |
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6/10/24 - Courtesy of Columbine Ranger District.
- La Plata Canyon COunty Road 124: Gate is OPEN as of 4/22/24. Trail CLOSES 12/15 or when there's 4" standing snow at the gate.
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KINGSTON PEAK ROAD FSR 353.1
High Pt 12,051 ft. |
Clear Creek
Gilpin County |
303-567-3000 |
OPEN
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7/14/24 |
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7/14/24 - Courtesy of trail driver Jeff P. sharing back, plus USFS & Colorado 4x4 Rescue and Recovery trail clearing efforts.
- Kingston Peak gate swung OPEN today for the 2024 season courtesy of ranger Rick. We had passed the ranger on the way home,
so we turned around and followed him. He drove right to the gate, and opened it at 3.33pm. The trail is open and clear to travel.
- Let's Go Mets!... just for Jeff ;)
- Worth knowing: The USFS coordinated with Colorado 4x4 Rescue and Recovery to clear the trail of
an abandoned 4x4 blocking the trail since last fall. Two CO 4x4 RnR teams (photos,)
one scouting out a
procedure to remove the vehicle on Sat 7/13/24, the other completing the deal Sunday 7/14/24. Hats off to all these people who assist
many in times of need, in challenging environments throughout the Rockies. Located 0.3 miles east of James Peak Lake Lookout (James
Peak Lake Trail #804 trailhead,) attempts to rescue the vehicle were unsuccessful prior to the trail closing for the 2023 season.
6/24/24 - Courtesy of trail traveler Jason 970 sharing back trail status updates.
- Kingston Peak gate is still CLOSED. Approached from Mammoth Gulch on the east side. Went down Mosquito instead.
6/15/24 - Courtesy of Boulder Ranger District raod status update.
- Kingston Peak FSR 353 remains CLOSED.
- Anticipated Opening date is July 15. Access varies, check with Boulder and Clear Creek Ranger Districts.
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| LAMARTINE/SAXON MOUNTAIN ROAD FSR 712.1 & 712.2C |
Clear Creek |
303-567-3000 |
OPEN
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6/10/24 |
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6/10/24 - Courtesy of CORE, out there checking trails and sharing back for 2024.
- Saxon Mountain is OPEN for 2024. No trail surface details on the trails in this area above Georgetown.
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LA SALLE PASS
FSR 44 & Park County CR 31
Pass 9,730 ft. |
Pike/Fairplay/
Park County |
719-836-2031
719 553-1400 |
OPEN
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5/17/24 |
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5/17/24 - Courtesy of trail-rider Josh B. luving the trail-life and sharing back status.
- La Salle Pass, early wagon road, Puma Road FSR 44 gates remains OPEN for 2024. Dry-as, in fact, dust raising as I cruised on over the pass at
9,744ft. The early sod roofed cabin remains somewhat intact down over the north side of the pass at 9,200 ft overlooking Marksbury Gulch.
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LAST DOLLAR ROAD FSR 638/
San Miguel CR T60.
Junct CR 58P 9,110 ft
Pass 10,663 ft.
Junct Deep Creek Road 8,790 ft. |
Uncompahgre/Ouray
Deep Creek Shop |
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OPEN
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5/28/24 |
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5/28/24 - Courtesy of San Miguel County R&B caring for and sharing trail info as ever.
- Last Dollar Road is OPEN for 2024.
5/21/24 - Courtesy of SJ MTG sharing round trail info as ever.
** Trail was fine, but couldn't get through due to deadfall. Expect challenges and be prepared turn around if unable to stay the trail.
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LEAD KING BASIN ROAD FSR 315.1
SHEEP MOUNTAIN ROAD FSR 315.2
CRYSTAL RIVER ROAD FSR 314.1
Marble 7,961 ft.
Crystal 8,960 ft.
LK Basin 9,640 ft |
White River NF/ Aspen Sopris Ranger District |
970-945-2521
970-963-2266 |
OPEN**
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7/4/24 |
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7/4/24 - Courtesy of Zach K. sharing back updates for the 4th July :)
- Lead King Basin Road FSR 315.1 is now OPEN all the way with no issues. Lead King is in good condition. Watch out for Moose!
We saw two on near the trail.
- Loop with Crystal City Trail FSR 314.1 is OPEN all the way with no issue. Crystal City trail is in good condition as well. Rocky and
bumpy as always, but no worse than usual. Both of the above trails were very busy the week of July 4th.
- Sheep Mountain Road FSR 315.2 is blocked by a downed tree about 1/2 mile from top.
6/21/24 - Courtesy of Aspen-Sopris Ranger District road updates for June 2024
** Crystal River Road FSR 314 is OPEN to the Crystal Mill. High clearance 4x4 needed. No AWD! Store is closed. No access
to the mill which is private property. Lead King Basin Road FSR 315 impassable at North Lost Trail Creek.(6/6/24 st). Crystal
River has a log jam forcing water onto the road. High clearance vehicles only.
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| Left Hand Canyon OHV area. |
Boulder |
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CLOSED
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5/15/24 |
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Reminder Courtesy of Boulder Ranger District.
- Left Hand Canyon OHV area remains CLOSED to all motorised use since the 2013 flood damage.
- No anticipated re-opening date.
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| LIME CREEK ROAD FSR 591 |
San Juan Nat Forest
Columbine R Dist |
970-247-4874
970-884-2512 |
OPEN
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6/10/24 |
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6/10/24 - Courtesy of Columbine Ranger District.
- Lime Creek Road FSR 591 is OPEN for 2024. Been here recently? Share back trail surface status!
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LOCH LOMOND ROAD
FSR 701.1 / LOCH LOMOND TRAIL FSR 701.1
Junction Alice Road 10,357 ft.
Loch Lomond 11,192 ft. |
Clear Creek |
303-567-3000 |
OPEN
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7/17/24 |
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7/17/24 - Courtesy of Clear Creek Ranger District and CO OFTR Orig sharing trail status updates again.
- The upper gate on Loch Lomond Road which gives access onto Loch Lomond Trail FSR 701.1 is now OPEN for 2024. The trail is all
clear, if somewhat more chewed up than last year.
- Upon reaching Loch Lomond, you can take to the Loch Lomond Hiking Trail to hike on up to Reynolds, then Steuart, then Ohman Lake.
6/20/24 - Courtesy of Clear Creek Ranger Station, sharing trail status once again.
- Loch Lomond (Lower)FSR 701.1 is OPEN for 2024.
** Loch Lomond (Upper) FSR 701.1 is CLOSED.
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LONGWATER GULCH
CR 221 |
Pike National Forest
South Platte Ranger District |
303-275-5610 |
OPEN
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5/17/24 |
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5/17/24 - Courtesy of trail rider Josh B. once again.
- Longwater Gulch is OPEN for 2024. Awaiting trail surface status, anyone?? Going by nearby Metberry Gulch being mainly dry....
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LOS PINOS-CEBOLLA ROAD
ROAD FSR 788
8,889 to 11,353 ft |
Gunnison/Gunnison |
970-641-0471 |
OPEN
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6/26/24 |
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6/26/24 - Courtesy of of trail traveler Marty G. sharing back trail status updates, once again.
- The trail is OPEN for 2024. Campground closest to Lake City side of the trail is CLOSED, apparently due to construction.
- There are some very muddy sections about the mid-point on the trail due to heavy rain right before I traveled those sections.
Otherwise all good.
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Lost Canyon Road FSR 398
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San Isabel NF
Leadville R District
Chaffee County |
719-553-1400
719-486-0749 |
CLOSED
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6/14/24 |
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6/14/24 - Courtesy of Chaffee County Government wildfire update.
- As of June 14, ~5:00am, Interlaken Fire is at 592 acres with 5% containment. The wildfire to the south of Twin Lakes Reservoir means
various trails including Lost Canyon FSR 398, and Flume Gulch Road FSR 399 are now CLOSED.
6/10/24 - Courtesy of CORE, assessing and sharing trail travel status once again.
- Lost Canyon Road is OPEN for 2024, almost to the end of the legal vehicle trail heading on up to Columbine Mine at 12,490ft elevation,
set on a ridge overlooking Sheephead Creek to the south and Cache Creek to the north.
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LOST PARK ROAD FSR 56
9,393 to 10.677 ft. |
Pike NF/
South Park R. Dist
Park County |
719-836-2031 |
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MAGGIE GULCH RD San Juan CR 23
Middleton 9,812 ft.
Gold Nugget Mine
at Top 11,894 ft. |
Uncompahgre/Ouray |
970-240-5300 |
CLOSED
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6/21/24 |
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6/21/24 - Courtesy of San Juan County Backcountry Roads update, again.
- Maggie Gulch remains CLOSED for now. This is a natural melt trail.
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5/31/24 - Courtesy of San Juan County Backcountry Roads update, once again.
- Maggie Gulch Road CR 23 remains CLOSED. Clearing not started.
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| Mammoth Gulch FSR 176.1 |
Boulder |
303-65533;541-2500 |
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MARSHALL PASS
West side FSR 243
East side FSR 200
PONCHA CREEK ROAD FSR 203
Monarch Crest Trail #531 & #9531
M. Pass 10,842 ft. |
San Isabel N.F.
Gunnison R. Distr
Salida Ranger Distr |
970-641-0471
719-539-3591 |
OPEN
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6/10/24 |
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6/10/24 - Courtesy of CORE again, keeping us all aware of responsible trail travel.
- Marshall is now classed as OPEN for 2024. Awaiting trail surface at the summit. Been here? Share back today!
6/2/24 - Courtesy of CORE, keeping us all aware of responsible trail travel.
** Gates now OPEN on both sides for 2024, snow still blocks the summit!
5/22/24 - Courtesy of trail traveler Bob L.
- Marshall Pass is still CLOSED at the Forest Service gate on the east side.
5/2/24 - Courtesy of pumping and panting trail rider B.S.
- Road is gated CLOSED at 5 miles short of the summit. O'Haver Lake is looking good.
- Trail surface is dry and compact until I reached around the 3 mile mark from the summit. Expect more melting soon.
- In 2023, Marshall Pass gate was OPENED from the Gunnison side only, on May 29th, 2023.
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McALLISTER GULCH ROAD / HORNSILVER MTN
FSR 708.1 |
White River/Holy Cross |
970-827-5715 |
OPEN**
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7/3/24 |
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7/3/24 - Courtesy of Eagle-Holy Croos Ranger District, again for July 2024.
** McAllister Road FSR 708 is OPEN for 2024. Patchy snow may exist at higher elevations on north aspects. The segment of FSR 708
between FSR 709 (Shrine Pass) and FSR 747 (Wearyman) OPENS 7/15.
6/21/24 - Courtesy of Eagle-Holy Croos Ranger District, yet again for 2024.
** Most of FSR 708 OPENS annually on 6/21, conditions dependent.
- The segment of FSR 708 between 709 (Shrine Pass) and 747 (Wearyman) Opens 7/15.
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MEDANO PASS
ROAD
FSR 559 /CR 559
Point Of NoReturn
8,393 ft.
M. Pass 10,038 ft
Hwy-69 7,661 ft. |
Rio Grande NF/
SaguacheRangerDist
San Isabel Nat For
GreatSandDunes NP |
719-852-5941
719-655-2553
719-553-1400
719-378-6395 |
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7/16/24 |
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7/16/24 - Courtesy of trail traveler Chris S. sharing back more updates for 2024. :)
- Medano Pass Road remains OPEN and is in decent shape. Sand is still soft in places but creek crossings are currently low.
7/11/24 - Courtesy of trail traveler Marty G. sharing back more trail status updates for 2024. :)
- Trail remains OPEN.
- Lots of washout areas on the west side of the pass. Rougher than in the past. Creek crossings were probably up to a foot deep. Soft
sand in the dunes area, a park service truck pulling a trailer got stuck in the soft sand. Heavy rain fell just after we completed the
trail, so watch those creek levels and washout areas.
7/7/24 - Courtesy of Brian P. continuing to share back trail status updates for 2024. :)
- Medano Pass Road remains OPEN all the way, east to west. Reminder: high clearance 4x4 necessary over the pass.
- The trail from the east gate down to the park has lots of washouts, nothing impassable, but the rain has done some work on the trail.
6/22/24 - Courtesy of Great Sand NPP, sharing updates and Marty G. trigering a status check at Bushducks. :)
- Medano Pass Primitive Road remains OPEN OVER THE PASS.
- However, heavy rains on Friday June 21 have left signifant standing water on many sections of the road, especially from the southern
road entrance to Castle Creek Picnic Area. Other sections are very muddy and slick. See detailed conditions by section below.
- All 21 primitive campsites along the road are accessible by high-clearance 4WD vehicle. They are free and first-come, first-served.
- Horse Trailer Parking Lot to Point of No Return: This section has become increasingly rocky and sandy. High clearance is now necessary,
and 4WD is recommended in this first mile. Standing water in many areas.
- Ponderosa Point: Several large dips in the roadway. Drive slowly to avoid tires slipping and digging out of the dips further.
- Sandy Section from Ponderosa Point to Creek Crossing 1: Sand is wet and relatively firm from recent rains. Most vehicles will NOT
need to drop air pressure to make it through the sand. Significant standing water in many areas.
- If you become stuck, seek assistance from a passing motorist with proper recovery equipment. DO NOT winch to fenceposts or
place tree limbs under your vehicle tires.
- Creek Crossings Overview: There are 9 creek crossings on the way to the pass. Drive through water slowly to avoid drowning your engine.
There are many muddy, slick sections of the pass road due to heavy recent rains.
- Creek Crossing 2: The road remains cut out from the water overflow in 2023. It has a slope as you enter and exit the water. This
is passable with high clearance vehicles with 4x4. Drive slowly to allow the water from your vehicle to drain in the creek, to prevent
further washing out of the road.
- Creek Crossings 4 to 8: The north side of Crossing 4 (near the gate) is washing out from the creek. This area has exposed tree
roots north of the gate. Drive slowly and use steady acceleration to keep the vehicle from rocking to avoid hitting the undercarriage.
Prior to Crossing 8 is an alternate road from last year's washout. Beware, there is not much room for wider vehicles to fit
between the trees on either side of the road.
- Creek Crossing 8 to Preserve Campsite 4.5: Roadway has a sharp turn entering/exiting the creek crossing to use the alternate
route in place from last year's washout. Near this crossing is a very steep, slick section that is difficult to climb.
- Preserve Campsite 5.8 to Pass Summit: The road is very steep and has the appearance of having to rock crawl. Drive at low speed
to keep tires from slipping.
- Lastly, and most imprtantly, enjoy! Did someone say they want to share back some photos?! Yes plz!
6/1/24 - Courtesy of trail traveler Matt B. and Great Sand NPP, sharing back for 2024. :)
- Trail OPEN all the way again. The big mud hole that was trapping many vehicles, has been filled in completely thanks to some awesome
trail maintenance! Enjoy, everyone.
5/25/24 - Courtesy of Josh B. and CORE, both checking trails and sharing back so often! :)
- The mud hole on Medano Pass Road, between creek crossing #6 and #7, has worsened since yesterday,(read below updates.) The hole is
approx 3 times as long now and trapping many capable 4x4s. Much recovery sessions happening. Between popularity and holiday weekend
traffic, the suggestion is to return another time when the trail-staus has improved. There is talk of a bobcat being employed to
address the mud hole. Best we not push our luck or increase the risk of closure of the trail right now.
5/24/24 - Courtesy of Josh B, out there and sharing back! :)
- There is a mud hole between creek crossing #6 and #7 that is a very deeply double rut mud pit. It looks like a puddle, yet the Jeep (on
35's with a 6" lift) went in and slammed down on the skids. I got through it with sheer power. Most stock, or slightly modified
vehicles would likely succumb to it. But other than that one.... the trail was clear sailing.
- The actual creek crossings were low, 12" or less. No problem at all for stock. And the entire trail was as I say, in good shape.
Except that mud hole, that caught me off guard as it looked like it was going to be shallow mud/water with a rock bottom. No way
the mud consistancy sucked you in. Beware, check on foot and with company, before considering entering.
- Keep in mind, given the popularity of the reserve and pass this weekend, conditions may worsen and result in temporary trail closure.
5/21/24 - Courtesy of Great Sand Dunes NPS keeping all informed. :)
- Medano Pass Primitive Road is now FULLY OPEN OVER THE PASS for the first time in 2024. Muddy and
rocky areas in the pass.
- All 21 primitive campsites along the road are accessible by high-clearance 4WD vehicle. They are free and first-come, first-served.
- Horse Trailer Parking Lot to Point of No Return: This section has become increasingly rocky and sandy. High clearance is now
necessary, and 4WD is recommended in this first mile.
- Ponderosa Point to Castle Creek - Sand is moist and relatively firm after heavy snow May 10. Most vehicles will not need to drop air
pressure to navigate the sand. If you drop pressure and plan to continue into the pass, you'll need your own air compressor to refill
tires before going over rocky areas in the mountains. Driving with low tire pressure on rocks may damage tires and wheels. If you just
travel to Castle Creek and return, there is a free air station at the southern entrance of the road to refill tires.
- Castle Creek to Pass Summit - Creek levels are moderate and rising. Peak flow in an average year is 40 cfs, but the creek is forecast
to go somewhat higher than that in late May and early June this year. Drive through water slowly to avoid drowning engine.
5/10/24 - Courtesy of Great Sand Dunes NPS as per previous years. :)
- The dunes received about 8 inches (20 cm) of snow this morning at lower elevations, with more storms forecast this weekend.
- There were still snow drifts higher on the pass road which is still gated CLOSED at the 4th creek crossing, approximately halfway up
the pass. Additional snow has fallen up there too. See Medano Pass Primitive Road map.
- The trail is still gated closed on the eastern side of the mountain range at Muddy Creek crossing.
- Power is currently out over much of the San Luis Valley, including park facilities. The park remains open, and staff will continue
to plow park roads during daylight hours. Medano Creek has a shallow, gentle flow at the Dunes Parking Lot.
5/1/24 - Courtesy of Great Sand Dunes NPS as per previous years. :)
- Medano Pass Primitive Road is now OPEN, HALFWAY up to the pass.
- Road is now gated at the 4th creek crossing, around 8,700ft, some 6.4 miles from the southern entrance of the road, via the Great
Sand Dunes NP&P.
- Medano Pass Road is still gated at Muddy Creek crossing
on the eastern side of the Sangre De Cristo Mountain Range, near the junction with CO-69.
- The first 10 campsites along the Medano Pass Road, coming from the southern entrance, are now accessible by high-clearance 4WD vehicle.
- Snowpack is currently about 60% of average for this date. Sand sections are average in moisture and firmness. Allow for dropping and
topping up tire air pressure as needed.
- Castle Creek to Fourth Creek Crossing: Creek levels are listed as low to moderate. Muddy and rocky areas in the pass.
- Medano Pass Road FSR 559/CR-559 is typically open up over the pass around mid to late May.
- In 2023, Medano Pass Road OPENED as a through route on May 9 2023. Recommendation for limited travel arose by June 9, due to
mudhole issues. Additional 2023 trail details including closure details, at Bushducks 2023, Medano Pass Road.
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METBERRY GULCH
CR 205
CEDAR MOUNTAIN ROAD CR-51
Start 8,585 ft. End 7,145 ft. |
Teller County.
South Platte Ranger District |
303-275-5618 |
OPEN
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5/15/24 |
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5/15/24 - Courtesy of trail rider Josh B & CO-ORT sharing back the status of trails for 2024.
- Metberry Gulch, Teller CR 205, starting at 8,585ft at Cedar Mountain Road is looking pretty dry for 2024. Tight for some vehicles.
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MIDDLE ST. VRAIN
FSR 114.1
Peaceful Valley Camp 8,531 ft.
Camp Dick 8,639ft
Buchanan Pass
Trailhead 9,617 ft |
Arapho-Roosevelt/ Boulder Ranger Dist
Boulder County |
970-295-6600
303-541-2500 |
OPEN
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6/22/24 |
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6/22/24 - Courtesy of Adam M, Trailridge Runners 4WD Club and Boulder Ranger District yet again.
- Middle St. Vrain, FR114.1: The Middle St. Vrain is OPEN for 2024 all the way to the Coney Flats Cutoff and to the Wilderness
Trailhead.
- Snow drifts have melted out and the Forest Service has cleared the downed trees. The Trailridge Runners 4WD Club has maintained the
route control fencing along the two water hole crossings. Future projects will continue to improve route control through the water
holes and boggy area. Nice work by both parties!Jenny creek
5/16/24 - Courtesy of Boulder Ranger District road status update, once again.
- Middle St Vrain remains CLOSED.
- Annual anticipated Open/Close is June 15/ Oct 15.
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MILLER CREEK
FSR 172.1/
RED ELEPHANT HILL RD FSR 171.3A |
Arapaho NF/
Clear Creek R Dist
Clear Creek County |
970-295-6600
303-567-3000 |
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MILLER ROCK ROAD
FSR 252 & 252.1A
Junct Riverside Rd 7,835 ft
MillerRock 8,635ft
Junct Overland Dr 8,439 ft. |
Boulder |
303-541-2500 |
OPEN **
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5/12/24 |
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5/12/24 - Courtesy of CO OFT once again for 2024.
** Miller Rock Road sure is back on the popular hit list for suspension flexing, in 2024 ;) Boulder Ranger District have yet to
specifically list the trail as OPEN.
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MINERS CREEK
FSR 1000.1 |
White River/Dillon Ranger District |
970-468-5400 |
CLOSED**
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6/13/24 |
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6/13/24 - Courtesy of Dillon Ranger District update.
- Trail is OPEN to highway legal vehicles up to first gate, second gate CLOSED. No ATVs, unlicensed motorcycles, or
snowmobiles. No dispersed camping for first 1.5 miles of road.
6/9/24 - Courtesy of trail traveler Chris M. once again for 2024.
- Gate is CLOSED just past the parking lot by the bike path intersection.
- This road is NOT OPEN as of Sunday June 9th. You can travel up the bike path past the first gate but the actual 4x4 dirt road seems to be
completely CLOSED still.
5/24/24 - Courtesy of Dillon Ranger District update for 2024.
- Miners Creek, FSR #1000 is OPEN for 2024 to highway legal vehicles.
- No ATVs, unlicensed motorcycles, or snowmobiles.
- No Dispersed camping for first 1.5 miles of road.
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| MINERS GULCH FSR 709.1 |
Arapaho/ Clear Creek RS |
970-295-6600 |
OPEN
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6/14/24 |
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6/14/24 - Courtesy of trail driver Thomas M. sharing back trail status for 2024.
- A little ice on left just before the decent through the creek section.
- NOTE: With high runoff this year the decent can be done with high clearance and 33" tires. Uphill will require 35" tires and lockers.
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MINERAL CREEK / LOWER ENGINEER PASS ROAD
FSR 878/
SAN JUAN COUNTY ROAD 17.
Mineral Point Mill 11,550 ft
Junct CR-17 & CR-2 12,038 ft. |
Uncompahgre/Ouray
Ouray County &
San Juan County |
970-240-5300 |
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MINNIE GULCH RD San Juan CR 24
Junct CR 24 & CR2
9,901 ft.
M Gulch Trailhead 11,590 ft. |
Uncompahgre/Ouray
San Juan County |
970-240-5300 |
OPEN
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6/9/24 |
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6/9/24 - Courtesy of trail driver Jason H. sharing back.
- Minnie Gulch Road is OPENED for 2024, to the Esmeralda Mine dead end and the Kitty Mack Mine site.
- There is some road damage at waterfall on the Esmeralda Mine road.
5/31/24 - Courtesy of San Juan County Backcountry Roads update.
- Minnie Gulch CR 24 remains CLOSED. It has not been started.
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MOODY HILL ROAD
FSR 513
CRYSTAL MTN ROAD FSR 344
GREEN PIG ROAD FR 132
Start 9,694. ft
Moody Hill 7,895
Crystal Hill 9,730 |
Canyon Lakes RD
Larimer County |
970-295-6700
970-498-5650 |
OPEN/CLOSED**
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6/17/24 |
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6/17/24 - Courtesy of Canyon Lakes Ranger District yet again.
- Moody Hill Road FSR 513 is OPEN for 2024 as of 6/15. Tentative CLOSURE date: 11/30.
** Crystal Mtn Road FSR 344 (on forest service land) is CLOSED.
5/7/24 - Courtesy of Canyon Lakes Ranger District yet again for 2024.
- Moody Hill Road FSR 513, Green Pig Road FSR 132, and Crystal Mtn Road FSR 344, on Forest Service land, are all CLOSED.
- Tentative open/close dates for all three trails: 6/15 - 11/30.
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| MOON/GAMBLE GULCH FSR 411.1 |
Boulder |
303-541-2500 |
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MOSQUITO PASS
Park Co. CR 12
Lake Co. CR 3
Start 10,934 ft
Pass 13,185 ft |
Pike/South Park
Lake County &
Park County |
719-836-2031 |
OPEN
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8/2/24 |
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8/2/24 - Courtesy of trail driver Randy W. sharing back trail status. :)
- Mosquito Pass remains OPEN all the way.
- Extremely rocky for stock Rubicon with 4L and M1. Using rear lockers. I've seen this rated as a 3. More like a 4.5. Snow drift is
still there, but off the narrow trail.
7/27/24 - Courtesy of regular trail status sharer Josh B. hitting the pass again. :)
- Mosquito Pass is YES, OPEN thru. Keep in mind there is a narrow section due to remaining snow drift at the 18,000 ft mark.
7/27/24 - Courtesy of trail traveler Nick F. sharing back staus from ahigh. :)
- Mosquito Pass is now a through route for 2024.
- Made it all the way across Mosquito Pass today. There's still a little snow but it is passable with a stock Wrangler.
7/17/24 - Courtesy of a sharing CO OFTR Orig driver sharing around as usual. :)
- Came up from Leaville side CR 3 which remains OPEN to Mosquito Pass.
** Alma side of Mosquito Pass still blocked by large snow drift
0.8 mile down the east of the summit at 12,800ft
39.28765345830161, -106.17619903594222. Coming up from Alma, this would be above North London Mine and above the false summit.
We traveled down Birdseye Gulch instead.
7/14/24 - Courtesy of a caring anonymous trail travelin' contributor. Cheers, no surnames used here. First names
always nice to know and offer a thanks. :)
** Coming from the Alma side, I made it just past North London Mine, but still a snow field across the pass about 6ft deep and I expect it to be
cleared enough in about 2 weeks to cross the pass.
7/6/24 - Courtesy of CO OFT sharing around trail status as ever.
- Coming up from the Alma side, per last update below, the trail is now clear to above London Mine to the false summit, the pass
between Kuss Peak and London Mtn. at around 12,720 ft. Too deep a drift to consider digging today.
6/28/24 - Courtesy of regular rider/driver contributor Josh B!
** Drove up toward Mosquito Pass on Park County Road 12 out of Alma. Got to within 600 ft of North London Mine and no further. Serious
snow drifts
at 12.240ft elevation at 39.290054, - 106.1131
on the northeast face of the hill just below the mine.
** Hiked on up to the mine where there are some snow-free areas. No point in trying
to go further up the trail as the drifts above the mine are 10 - 15ft deep as it heads up the grade away from the mine towards what
some refer to as False Summit.
** Some determined driver pushed on over the initial drift and beyond. Chains, or tracks marks of a SxS at a guess, but doubt they got far
due to depth of snow. Gonna be a month or more before CR 12 is passable to the summit at 13,185 ft elevation, some 1 3/4 miles away.
** With no roof or doors on the Jeep today, duuh, and 38F at 6pm with a heck of a wind, it was time to head on back to camp. Checked out
the waterhole down by the North London Mill, a good 3 feet deep. A quick swim for the water-krazy dog and we were gone. :)
5/5/24 - Courtesy of Don H. first regular trail blazing contributor for 2024. Nice work as ever Don!
- Lake CR 3, Leadville side, drove to within about a mile of the start of Mosquito Pass. Snow on the road after that is knee deep.
Only snow machines can do much. You can see the power lines that run along the pass for a ways, and some of the road bed after the
upper switchback.
- Dr Strangelove would be happy - no mine shaft gap here! :)
- In 2023, Mosquito Pass didn't open right through until July 29, 2023.
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MOUNT ANTERO 4WD ROAD FSR 278.A/
Upper Browns County 4WD Road FSR 278/
Baldwin Creek Road FSR 277 |
San Isabel/Salida |
719-539-3591
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8/18/24 |
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8/18/24 - Courtesy of trail driver Scott D. sharing back again.
- Mount Antero and all its glorious switchbacks are in good condition, at least up to the Mt. Antero / Mt White Saddle, which was as
far up as we went because our destination was actually Browns Lake, down the other side of the saddle point. I highly recommend
this off-shoot from the main route, the lake is beautiful! There are a few loose, rocky sections on the Browns Lake route, Upper
Browns County 4WD Road FSR 278, but nothing worse than what you see coming up Antero.
7/6/24 - Courtesy of trail traveler Lisa M. & Colorado Four Wheelers sharing back again.
- Antero 4WD Road FSR 278.A is OPEN for 2024 and now passable to the top, 13,800ft. The last two switchbacks are very washed out, the
drift on the last switchback does have snow but it's passable. Awesome views, Fotos on Bushducks FB. Enjoy!
- We certainly did before decending back down and continued southeast along Mt White 4WD Road to assist CORE
in trail maintenance on Little Browns Creek singletrack trail #1430. What a buzz that was working at 12,800ft
opening up the top of that trail.
7/6/24 - Courtesy of CORE, keeping trails open, once again.
- CORE
volunteer crew assisted the USFS and Freestoneendurance
to complete the upper section of Little Browns Creek singletrack trail
#1430. This hiking trail forks off Mt White 4WD Road FSR 278.B at 12,800 ft at the saddle between Mt Antero and Mt
White.
Fotos of their high altitude efforts at Bushducks FB. Nice work people!
6/23/24 - Courtesy of CORE, on the trails, and sharing.
** Baldwin Creek 4WD is pretty much the same as the last report below.
** FSR 278, Upper Browns County 4WD Road is still OPEN to approx 12,000ft, the bottom of the lower switchbacks 38°40'00.1"N 106°15'45.8"W
on Mount Antero, similar to below update. That's around 1.4 miles above the road split with Baldwin Creek 4WD Road FSR 277.
6/8/24 - Courtesy of CORE, working on keeping trails open to travel.
** Baldwin Creek 4WD Road FSR 277 is OPEN up to around 11,500ft. That's around 1.2 miles past the road split with Upper Browns
County 4WD Road FSR 278 to Mount Antero.
** FSR 278, Upper Browns County 4WD Road is OPEN to around 12,000ft at the bottom of the lower switchbacks 38°40'00.1"N 106°15'45.8"W
on Mount Antero. That's around 1.4 miles above the road split with Baldwin Creek 4WD Road FSR 277.
5/23/24 - Courtesy of trail gurus, CORE, working on keeping trails open to travel.
** We headed up Baldwin Creek Road FSR 277, which leads to Upper Browns and Antero 4WD Road FSR 287.A, not expecting much luck. Sure
enough, it's still CLOSED to snow. We only got maybe about a half a mile. Too much snow blockade on an incut cut to get through.
Time to turn back. Gonna be a while here too before we can expect to proceed any great distance up the trail. WTS!
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| Mount Baldy/Captain Jacks |
Pike National Forest/ El Paso County |
719-836-2031 |
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MOUNT BLANCA/ LAKE COMO
FSR 975
Junct Hwy-150 7,648 ft.
Lake Como 11,803 ft. |
Rio Grande/ Saguache/
Conejos Peak R Dist
Alamosa County |
719-655-2547
719-274-8971 |
OPEN**
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7/4/24 |
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7/4/24 - Courtesy of CO ORT sharing trail updates for 2024.
- Mt Blanca Road is clear all the way to Lake Como at 11,803 ft.
4/29/24 - Courtesy of Rio Grande NP once again informing high country trail travelers for 2024.
- Mount Blanca FSR 975 is listed as OPEN for 2024, with the added, expected, cautionary wording - Road is very treacherous, extreme modified high-clearance,
4-wheel drive vehicle needed. Travel at your own risk.
- Attempted trail, tempted by Lake Como, in 2024? Feedback welcome.
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| MOUNT BROSS FSR 787 Plus More Trail # |
Pike/South Park |
719-836-2031 |
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| Mount McClellan |
Arapaho/Clear Creek |
303-567-3000 |
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MOUNT PRINCETON
FSR 322 /
LUCKY MINE ROAD
FSR 322.A
Mount Princeton Trailhead 8,918ft
Bristlecone Park Chalet 12,124 ft.
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San Isabel/Salida |
719-539-3591
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OPEN**
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6/23/24 |
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6/23/24 - Courtesy of CORE, checking trails and sharing back status, week after week.
** Mount Princeton Road FSR 322 is OPEN for 2024, mostly. To the last switchback at the treeline for now.
- Been further? Share back today.
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| MOUNT ZION 4WD FSR 109 |
San Isabel NF/ Leadville R Dist |
719-553-1400
719-486-0749 |
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NAPOLEON PASS
Southside FSR 540
North/Tincup-side
via Mid Ridge Rd FSR 953.1
Junct FSR 765 10,693 ft.
Nap Pass 12,040ft
Tincup 10,138 ft. |
Gunnison Nat Forest
Gunnison R District
Gunnison County |
970-641-0471
970-641-0044 |
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7/9/24 |
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7/9/24 - Courtesy of CO OFT Orig sharing trail status updates yet again. :)
** Napoleon is wet and still blocked by the drift near the top. Reports of a vehicle slipping off the drift. Best turn back before hitting your
no turn back point. Deep ruts far below the treeline.
6/10/24 - Courtesy of CORE keeping tabs on trails yet again. :)
- Napoleon is blocked by downed trees on the Tincup side.
5/9/24 - Courtesy of CORE yet again. :)
- Napoleon Pass remains CLOSED to snow. Seasonal closure runs until May 15.
- In 2023, Napoleon Pass was OPENED up on 7/25/23 by a group of volunteers with shovels, again guided by CORE.
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| NICHE ROAD / CR-6 3/10 |
BLM |
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| NOLAN CREEK ROAD FSR 418.1 |
White River NF/Eagle-Holy Cross |
(970) 945-2521 |
CLOSED
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6/8/24 - Courtesy of trail traveler Terry R. and Eagle County 4x4 Club sharing back updates again for 2024.
- Closed to snow. Scattered snow patches with good tracks through until blocked by snow that's 3 feet deep plus some, at 10,650ft.
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| NO NAME GULCH ROAD FSR 705.1 |
White River/Holy Cross |
970-827-5715 |
OPEN
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7/3/24 - Courtesy of Eagle-Holy Cross Ranger District, yet again.
- No Name (Gulch) Road FSR 705.1 is still OPEN. Now clear of snow.
5/22/24 - Courtesy of Eagle-Holy Cross Ranger District, once again for 2024.
- No Name (Gulch) Road FSR 705.1 is now OPEN for 2024. Expect snow.
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| NORTH FORK RESERVOIR ROAD FSR 240 |
San Isabel/Salida |
719-539-3591 |
CLOSED
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5/9/24 |
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5/9/24 - Courtesy of CORE, keeping tabs on trails we all love.
- North Fork Reservoir Road remains CLOSED to snow. Seaonal closure in place until May 15.
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OHIO PASS/CREEK ROAD FSR 730
Base 8,419 ft.
Ohio Pass 10,098ft |
Gunnison NF/ Gunnison County
Gunnison Ranger District |
970-641-0471
970-641-0471 |
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6/24/24 |
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6/24/24 - Courtesy of trail traveler Chris S. sharing back updates for 2024.
- Ohio Pass Road and the pass are OPEN all the way for 2024 in both directions. Enjoy!
- The road is in good condition, no washouts, fallen trees or obstacles.
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OLD FLOWERS RD
FSR 152 |
Canyon Lakes |
970-295-6700 |
OPEN
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6/17/24 |
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6/17/24 - Courtesy of Canyon Lakes Ranger District again.
- Old Flowers - BETWEEN Stove Prairie Road and Pingree Park Road is OPEN for 2024. Tentative CLOSURE date: 11/30.
5/7/24 - Courtesy of Canyon Lakes Ranger District once again for 2024.
- Old Flowers Road is CLOSED. Tentative open/close dates 6/15 - 11/30.
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OLD FULFORD RD
FSR 419.1 |
White River NP/Eagle-Holy Cross |
(970) 945-2521 |
OPEN
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6/8/24 - Courtesy of trail driver Terry R. and Eagle County 4X4 Club, once again for 2024.
- Old Fulford Road is OPEN for 2024. Trail is dry. There are two creek crossings 1 foot deep. 32s or higher recommended. No
downed trees or mud. Enjoy!
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OPHIR PASS
FSR 630, FSR 679
Junct Hwy 550 10,083 ft.
Ophir Pass 11,789. Ophir 9,850 ft. |
Uncompahgre/Ouray |
970-327-4835 |
OPEN
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7/2/24 |
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7/2/24 - Courtesy of San Miguel County R&B caring for the high country and trails as ever.
- Ophir Pass is now also OPEN for 2024 on the San Muguel County side (west side) also. The county dozer cleared the snow bank
mentioned in the last trail report below. Got additional trail status updates? Share back today, for all to appreciate!
6/29/24 - Courtesy of SJ MTG. sharing around status, as ever.
** Came up from Hwy 550 today to be greeted by a snow bank blocking the trail at the pass, just west of the summit sign and start to
decend to Ophir on Norwood Ranger District FSR 630. Short, yet maybe 3-4ft deep snow bank.
6/21/24 - Courtesy of San Juan County Backcountry Roads update, again.
- Ophir Pass Road is now OPEN for 2024, only from the San Juan side, the east side from Hwy 550.
** Not open on the San Miguel side yet. Know more recent status update? Share back!
5/31/24 - Courtesy of San Juan County Backcountry Roads update.
** Ophir Pass Road FSR 679 remains CLOSED. You can get 1.5 miles up from Hwy 550.
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OTTO MEARS TOLL ROAD FSR 869/
TOLL ROAD GULCH/
UPPER KERBER EAST ROAD /
County Road 47YY |
San Isabel/Salida
Salida Ranger Dist
Saguache Ranger District |
719-539-3591
719-655-2547 |
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OWL CREEK (PASS)-CIMMARON ROAD
FSR 858.
Junct FSR 858 & CR8 7,789 ft.
OC Pass 10,114 ft |
Uncompahgre/Ouray
BLM/Gunnison |
970-240-5300
970-641-0471 |
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6/18/24 - Courtesy of trail driver Mike D. sharing back status. :)
- Owl Creek Pass is now OPEN all the way.
- The trail, FSR 858, is dry all the way from Ridgway, up over the pass and down to Siverjack and on to US 50.
- NOTE: The Ridgway side is CLOSED for road work 7am-4pm thru 6/20. http://ouraycountyco.gov/151/Road-Bridge
6/4/24 - Courtesy of Ouray County R&B maintaining and sharing back road status for 2024. :)
** Owl Creek Pass continues to be listed as OPEN. No trail surface status, just the usual side note of beware of melting out conditions and
DRIVE AT YOUR OWN RISK.
5/27/24 - Courtesy of Mike D. sharing back trail status for 2024. :)
** On the Ridgway side we bashed the drifts on Owl Creek-Cimarron Road FSR 858 to just beyond the final switchback (1/3 mile from the
pass) at just on 10,000ft. Any decent clearance 4x4 should be able to get that far now.
- It appears something with a very large surface-area-to-weight ratio floated all the way up. If you were the driver of this float-like
vehicle, hey, share on back, sounds like a capable vehicle.
- FSR 858 is mostly dry on the west side, except for intermittent slushy/muddy drifts in the last ~2 miles to the pass. No idea about
the other side, guessing it's worse.
5/24/24 - Courtesy of SJ MTG sharing back trail status for 2024. :)
** Owl Creek-Cinnamon Road FSR 858 (Owl Creek Pass) is still proving difficult to access the pass from the Ouray side. Off camber section
curves above Stealey Mountain North Trail #219 with snow and ice are still trapping vehicles. Don't travel alone and be prepared to turn around before
difficulties arise for your vehicle.
5/17/24 - Courtesy of trail traveler Jim G sharing back trail status for 2024. :)
** Although classed as OPEN by the Ouray R&B, Owl Creek Pass is still snowed in approx 2 miles past the Overlook. Maybe another week
or 2. Watch this space. Been further? Share back status!
5/9/24 - Courtesy of Ouray County Road & Bridge, clearing and updating all as per previous years. :)
** Owl Creek - Cinnamon Road FSR 858/Ouray CR8 is listed as OPEN on the Ouray County side. Snow cover remains in place past mile 9.5.
- Keep in mind, in 2023 this trail over Owl Creek Pass at 10,100ft didn't completely open until June 11, 2023. Snow drift
vehicle recovery, May 29, 2023.
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| Pace Lake Road |
BLM Grand Junction |
303-239-3600 |
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Peak 9 Trail
FR248 |
White River/Dillon |
970-468-5400 |
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| PEAK 10 TENMILE RANGE TRAIL / BRECKENRIDGE SKI AREA ROAD FSR 751.1 |
White River/Dillon |
970-468-5400 |
CLOSED
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7/12/24 - Courtesy of CO OFT Orig sharing around trail status updates as ever.
- Peak 10 Trail/Breckenridge Ski Area Road FSR 751.1 remains CLOSED for now. Snow has melted beyond the gate. Although the Classic event
has passed, see details in entry below 7/2/24, the area may now be in recovery mode following the event. WTS
>7/2/24 - Courtesy of regular trail-status contributor Josh B. and the Daily Summit.
- Peak 10 Trail/Breckenridge Ski Area Road FSR 751.1 will be CLOSED to all wheeled motor vehicles, over snow vehicles, mountain
bikes and e-bikes. until after the 4th July this year - a break in tradition.
- Every Fourth of July skiers and board riders hike, bike, or 4WD their way up Peak 10 to then descend on the aptly named Fourth of July
Bowl to enjoy the lingering snow. This year there will no access for vehicles. Event organisers in association with the USFS have
arranged a permit with the goals of resource protection, traffic management and participant safety in mind. Due to the permit, parking and camping will not be
permitted within the Breckenridge Ski Resort permit area, but parking will be free at Beaver Run on a first-come, first-served basis.
To help get people to the Overlook on Peak 9, Summit Express will be operating a free shuttle bus from the Beaver Run parking lot
to The Overlook. The first shuttle up to the Overlook will be at 6:30 a.m. with the last shuttle down at 4 p.m.
- Trail etiquette reminder for us all: Last year's damage to the tundra by vehicles (reportedly, under the command of humans)
in this region, may have triggered this change in the traditional private vehicle assess.
6/17/24 - Courtesy of regular contributor Josh B.
- Peak 10 (Breckenridge Ski Area Road) FSR 751.1 is CLOSED at the second gate.
- In 2023,
Peak 10 FSR 751.1 opened on 7/26/23. See previous years opening dates for all listed trails by clicking on the desired year,
back to 2001, near the top of the page.
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PEARL PASS
CR-15D / FSR 102 & FSR 738
P Pass 12,705 ft. |
White River NF
/GMUG NF
Gunnison R Dist.
Pitkin &
Gunnison County |
970-945-2521
970-874-6600
970-641-0471 |
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8/25/24 - Courtesy of trail traveler Matthew K. sharing tril status updates. :)
- Pearl Pass remains OPEN all the way. No snow on the trail.
8/20/24 - Courtesy of trail traveler Chris M. sharing back updates again from the trails. :)
- Pearl Pass is OPEN as a through route for 2024. Enjoy!
7/28/24 - Courtesy of trail rider Brian G. sharing back updates from the trails. :)
** A group of us attempted to "Open" Pearl Pass for 2024 from the Aspen side for keen motorcycle riders only on 07/28/2024.
Clearing snow for motorbikes progressed, yet the trail on the Aspen side is still Not Fully Open for vehicle travel.
Reminder: Stay the trail. Stay safe.
We made a motorbike-only track through the lower snowfield,
see photos on Bushducks FB by scrolling down through comments rode scree and talus right off the second snowfield, and dug a path
traversing the final high snowfield to access the pass and cross over to the Crested Butte side.
The snow on the lowest section remains deep but passable via motorcycle.
The snow in the middle snowfield remains impassable and access is only via the talus field just to the right of the snow, for
approximately 150 yards of talus riding. The highest snowfield now has a good track through it and will likely melt completely over
the next week.
REMINDER: Stay the Trail. Ride Safely.
Pearl Pass is still NOT OPEN as a through route for vehicle travel. Please read the entry below, two days after the efforts by
the motorbike riders, for the latest trail status update.
7/30/24 - Courtesy of trail driver Carl B. sharing back from the trails. :)
** Drove Pearl Pass again today. Unlike a week ago, I managed to drive through the first snowfield at 12,300ft without needing chains.
I was stopped by the same second snowfield as last week at 12,520ft. I got a bit further into it, to the crest of a downhill section
heading for the summit. No going further due to likelihood of getting stuck in deep snow heading downhill. This is about 0.3mile from
the summit.
** A side by side got to the summit from Crested Butte today. Snow is more spooky on this Aspen side today. Coming down this side
from the summit would be a serious mistake, as you could roll on another snowfield closer up the grade towards the summit. Rotten edge
there, happened numerous times in the past. Not worth the risk of rolling! Not to mention the shrinking but large snowfield that
stopped me today with a big depression in the middle of it leaving potential travelers stuck facing downhill before a crest of snow.
Aspen side of Pearl Pass is not ready as a thru route yet.
7/29/24 - Courtesy of trail traveler Terry C. sharing back from the high trails. :)
** I ran Pearl Pass from the Aspen side. Stopped by the first snow drift and large rocks
blocking the trail in the boulder field at 12,302ft elevation.
That's 0.6 mile from the summit. Turns out, as you can read below per contributor Carl B.'s entry of 7/22/24 at 12,505 ft, I
haven't been able to quite reach as high up the trail as Carl due to melting snow drift exposing these rocks combined with the
remaining snow that now blocks the trail. In my experience the snow on the south side is the last to clear so I turned around.
- I don't remember the trail being this rough. My last time was in 2009. I saw it posted no OHV's. I guess that has changed since then.
Same with the trail to Aspen.
7/27/24 - Courtesy of trail traveler Bill P. caring for our fellow travelers. :)
- Word has come through on the sorry state of Dominique, the owner of the vehicle which slid off Montezuma Road, FSR 129.1 in
mid-July 2024. Dominique sustained multiple injuries, life altering injuries. For those of us who wish to offer a helping hand, Dominique's
sister Danielle has set up an avenue to make a difference in her sister's long road ahead to recovery.
Read further on the plight of this 26 year old lady's challenge ahead at Bushducks FB page. Alternatively, click, read, and
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7/25/24 - Courtesy of trail status contributor Carl B. keeping an eye on the Pearl Pass region trails, once again! :)
- Montezuma Road FSR 129.1 a side trail off Pearl Pass below the Tagert Hut, remains OPEN to travel.
- A rolled vehicle that slid off
the trail in snow at 11,813 ft, back in mid July, has been recovered today by the
Colorado 4x4 Rescue & Recovery crew. The soft top vehicle had been lying upside down,
over 300 feet down below the trail at the edge of the creek.
The CO4x4RnR team righted the badly damaged vehicle, addressed some wheel issues
and towed the incapacitated vehicle back down to a base point back at the end of pavement on Castle Creek Road for removal to town.
It took four capable vehicles with able-bodied drivers and spotters to right the vehicle and safeguard towing it downhill 1/4 mile to
rejoin Montezuma Road just below treeline at 11,413 ft elevation at the western foot of Castle Peak. That's some 0.54 mile downhill of
where it slid off the trail at 11,813ft elevation. One vehicle acting as the brakes by pulling at the rear of the convoy and spotters
on foot finding the safest, least obstacles route. Quite the feat at this altitude in such rocky terrain!
Hats off to the CO4x4RnR crew and others involved in the vehicle recovery, R&R dog included!
- I have no current update on the occupant. Our thoughts are with him!
- Reminder to us all, humans are fragile in this challenging environment.
7/22/24 - Courtesy of avid trail status contributor Carl B. pushing above 12K for Pearl Pass, as usual! :)
** True, Pearl Pass remains CLOSED to snow on the Aspen side. Large snowfields above 12,000 ft are hanging in there. Suffice to
say, I put my chains on the truck and pushed on up through last weeks good sized snowfield to be stopped 0.4 mile up the trail by an even larger
deeper one (photos)
at 12,505 ft elevation. This snowfield is BIG and on a slope, so no chance of going oversnow above this point today. This is 5.6 miles
from the start of the Aspen side of the trail at Cooper Creek pavement road.
- This Aspen side still has a lot of snow covering the road above this point. This last section up to the pass might be passable
in a month.
7/17/24 - Courtesy of hi-altitude trail status contributor Carl B. pushing snow for Pearl Pass, as ever! :)
** Today on the Aspen side of Pearl Pass, I managed to dig through the switchback snow drift (photo)
that had me blocked off last week. This drift is at 11,724 ft elevation, one half mile above the Green-Wilson and Tagert huts.
Moving along 0.2 miles to the next large drift (photo to come on Bushducks FB) on a left hand switchback in the trail at 11,890ft, this
one was not a problem to work my way through. Last year, 2023, some folk had by-passed this same location drift by leaving the trail. A total No-NO, which hopefully we all
know by now. Lets all Stay the Trail, people, no matter what mode of transport involved.
The remainder of the switchbacks on up through the deminishing vegetation to treeline were clear to travel. On up the trail across the
now tree-less tundra to crest a ridge at 12,165ft, at the base of Greg Mace Peak for my first distant glimpse of Pearl Pass (photo) for 2024, some
1.4 miles away. Always rewarding!
Futher up the snow-free trail, still within the tundra, I crossed the upper reaches of Cooper Creek which starts in the rock slope at the
the edge of the tundra area, around 500 ft distance from the trail.
No snow as the trail leaves the tundra to enter the rock pile, talus area.
Small drifts remain (photo) as I work my way along the trail into the rock pile scree zone.
Just 1200 feet into the rock pile area the trail is blocked by a seriously deep snow drift (photo)
which I've come to expect right here at the northeastern base of Pearl Mountain. No getting through this drift at 12,282ft elevation. The
trail is somewhere deep within. Time for a hike, enjoy the view before turning around to head slowly back down the trail. Another great day
in mountains.
7/11/24 - Courtesy of trail status checker, Carl B. pushing for Pearl, once again :)
** I hit Pearl Pass again today, coming in from the Aspen end. Got on up by close to a half mile beyond the huts before hitting a
heavy duty snowdrift blocking the trail on a north west facing switchback. Way too much to even consider digging through. Another
day.
- I put in some rock wall building time on a developed spring between the Mace hut and the bridge/ waterfall that got destroyed last
winter. Pure Rocky Mountain spring water located alongside Pearl Pass Road around 1200 ft east of turn off for Montezuma Road
FSR 129.1.
- I took a look up Montezuma Road FSR 129.1. The snow drift above the mid-way switchbacks, above 11,700ft has melted off.
The vehicle that unfortnately slid off the trail recently is resting far below
on the edge of the creek. I haven't heard how the occupant is going. Fingers crossed there. Colorado 4x4 Rescue crew will have their
work cut out for them if/when retrieving the rearranged vehicle, perhaps a Jeep, an FJ Cruiser, hard to tell and I don't wish to
approach the scene, or disturb anything near this unfortunate incident. A timely safety reminder for us all as to the danger of
traveling these exhilarating yet risky roads, especially when there's still a chance of snow involved. Take care out here and turn
back before you reach your discomfort zone, point of no option to turn.
6/28/24 - Courtesy of Pearl Pass trail status checker, Carl B. pushing for Pearl Pass! :)
** Got to a 1/4 mile above Taggart and Wilson Huts, on Pearl Pass Road today. That's around 11,460 ft elevation. Combination of melt and
snow, until finally, still below the treeline, a drift too big to consider going futher. Time to turn around before I lose the option.
** Met a couple gearing up for a serious hike and climb up one of the peaks off Montezuma Road. Should be stunning!
6/25/24 - Courtesy of Pearl Pass 'Mayor', Carl B. cutting fresh ground for Pearl Pass! :)
- I got to above Tagart hut
39.00333185, -106.83905270, today on Pearl Pass. That's around 11,290 ft elevation, coming from the Aspen side. Enough snow pushing
for today. WTS.
6/12/24 - Courtesy of Pearl Pass 'Mayor', Carl B. surveying Pearl yet again! :)
- Today I made it on up around Deadmans Curve on Pearl Pass Road. But despite using chains, not much further due to deep snow at 10, 800 ft in this shaded
treed section of the trail at
39.007183, -106.831433. This is 2.3 miles up the trail from the road split at Coopers Creek paved road CR 15.
- Today's photos on Bushducks FB page.... when the Ducks reach the next trail with sufficient reception. WTS.
- FYI for those seeking campsite information. Pearl Pass Road has 9 so called 'campsites' between the end of the pavement at Cooper
Creek Road CR 15 and the first Creek Crossing. Reminder: these campsites are unimproved sites and there are NO FACILITIES.
- Cooper Creek Road CR 15 just after the split with Pearl Pass Road, is CLOSED to motor vehicles. This road becomes Cooper
Basin Trail #1946 where you can enjoy hiking, biking and horse access. The trail, a gradual climb initially, is the access route
to Lindley Hut, a
concrete construction hut with solar powered lighting, part of the Alfred Braun Hut System.
6/10/24 - Courtesy of Pearl Pass 'Mayor', Carl B. surveying Pearl for 2024 once again. :)
** Made some additional distance today up Pearl Pass Road on the Aspen side. Cut one tree that had fallen across the road and moved 10
others out of an avalanche path at 10,710 ft.,
around 1.9 mile in from start of trail at Cooper Creek Rd CR 15. See
Avy debris foto on Bushducks FB.
- Eventually stopped at 39.008448, -106.829573
at 10,763ft by steep and deep snow below "Deadmans Curve". That's 1.2 mile above Pearl Pass camping area, 2.1 mile in from Cooper Creek
Rd CR 15. No bare ground here, and no chance of further progress past
here (foto) today, as lots of snow this year! I had to chain up at the first snow after crossing the creek. Snow is substantial and still slippery.
- As for Bradlee E's query on Bushducks' FB, re 'Deadmans Curve'... I had picked up that saying from backcountry skiers years back. They
had named the curve below the Taggart Hut for its steep, left hand surprise turn. It has obvious implications for winter travel. Come
the summer thaw, it's just another curve in the woods. Yup, a trail for all seasons! Enjoy, respect, and turn back before the point of
no return.
6/5/24 - Courtesy of Pearl Pass 'Mayor', Carl B. assessing Pearl as we enter 2024 season. :)
** I reached a new high on Pearl Pass Road today at 10,520ft, 0.9mile beyond Pearl Pass Campground. Snow CLOSURE beyond this point.
Patience as usual.
5/22/24 - Courtesy of Pearl Pass 'Mayor', Carl B. assessing Pearl for yet another year. :)
- Pearl Pass like many of the high trails is keeping its vail of snow on for springtime 2024. I managed to push through the snow to
around 10,200ft elevation, that's a mere 100 yards past the Pearl Pass Campgrounds. Early days, take a seat! :)
- In 2022, Pearl Pass OPENED up as a thru route from both sides on July 21, 2022.
- Not surprisingly, there was a significant snowdrift challenge at 12,265 ft.
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| Pennsylvania Gulch Road Boulder County CR 95J.0 |
Roosevelt National Forest |
970-498-1100 |
OPEN
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6/1/24 |
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6/1/24 - Courtesy of trail traveler Buzz D. sharing back status for 2024.
- Bottom to top this trail is OPEN.
- No snow or fallen trees. Enjoy!
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| PERU CREEK ROAD FSR 260 |
White River/Dillon |
970-468-5400 |
OPEN
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6/24/24 |
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6/24/24 - Courtesy of trail traveler Mark R. and Dillon Ranger District, sharing back once again.
- Trail OPEN all the way to the end at Argentine Pass Trailhead #9173, for normal season all vehicle travel including ATVs and
unlicensed motorcycle, with state registration..
- No blockages, some minor water crossings due to snow runoff, deep potholes (normal for this road).
- Gear up for a steady grade switchback hike from the trailhead at 11,097ft, to Argentine Pass at 13,216ft, over some 2.6 miles.
6/21/24 - Courtesy of trail appreciator Mark R. and the Dillon Ranger District, imforming all once again.
- Peru Creek Road FSR 260 is now OPEN for 2024.
- Keep in mind, the trail is OPEN to highway legal vehicles. No ATVs, unlicensed motorcycles, or snowmobiles.
6/13/24 - Courtesy of Dillon Ranger District yet again.
- Peru Creek Road remain CLOSED to all wheeled motor vehicles, over snow vehicles, mountain bikes and e-bikes - due to hazardous
conditions from rising creek. No anticipated opening date.
5/24/24 - Courtesy of Dillon Ranger District once again.
- Peru Creek Road FSR #260, is still CLOSED to all wheeled motor vehicles, over snow vehicles, mountain bikes and e-bikes.
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PICAYUNE GULCH / PLACER GULCH
San Juan CR 9
Treasure Mtn Mine 11,590 ft.
Parson Lake / Gulch view point 12,635 ft |
Uncompahgre/Ouray
/San Juan County |
970-387-8040 |
OPEN
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6/21/24 |
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6/21/24 - Courtesy of San Juan County R&B update.
- Picayne and Placer Gulch roads are OPEN for 2024.
5/31/24 - Courtesy of San Juan County R&B update.
** Picayune Gulch Road CR 9 is listed as OPEN. No trail surface status, or how far open update as yet. Been here more recent? Share back!
** Placer Gulch Road CR 9 remains CLOSED. Plowing has started. No progress report as yet.
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PICKLE GULCH / BLACKHAWK RD.
FSR 718.1
Junct Missouri Gulch Road CR 15S 9,105 ft.
Junct Stewart Gulch FSR 714.1 10,115 ft. |
Arapaho NF /
Clear Ck R District
Gilpin County |
303-567-4382 |
OPEN
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6/9/24 |
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6/9/24 - Courtesy of trail driver Kevin Y. :)
- Pickle Gulch is OPEN all the way for 2024.
- Trail is pretty good on the whole. A few mud holes, but nothing that you can't get through. A few blow down trees, but CORE and
others have done a good job clearing them. Nice work there!
6/2/24 - Courtesy of trail traveler Hunting B. :)
** The trail is still not open all the way to the top. The lower section is open and clear.
- A lot of snow covering the trails in the shade of the trees.
5/27/24 - Courtesy of CO OFT, out there and sharing trail status. :)
** Trail remains open to snow closure, at approx half way point.
5/14/24 - Courtesy of CO OFT once again, out there and sharing trail status. :)
- Pickle Gulch/ Blackhawk Road FSR 718.1 remains CLOSED to snow.
- Still snowed in on both sides of Blackhawk Peak. I cut down some deadfall on the trail, only to be turned around by large snow drifts
further up.
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| Pinyon Mesa |
BLM/Grand Junction |
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POLE HILL FSR 122 / SOLITUDE CREEK ROAD FSR 122.A
Hwy-36 8,035 ft.
Panorama Peak 9,283 ft. |
Canyon Lakes R Dist |
970-498-2770 |
OPEN
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6/17/24 |
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6/17/24 - Courtesy of Canyon Lakes Ranger Dist.
- Pole Hill is OPEN for 2024 as of 6/15. Trail is dry.
- Tentative CLOSURE date: 11/30.
5/7/24 - Courtesy of Canyon Lakes Ranger Dist yet again.
- Pole Hill Road is CLOSED. Tentative opening date 6/15.
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POMEROY LAKE ROAD
FSR 297.
Junct of FSR 295 10,567 ft.
Lake parking 12,089 ft. |
San Isabel/Salida |
719-539-3591 |
OPEN
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6/30/24 |
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6/30/24 - Courtesy of Jerry H. sharing back trail status once again.
- Pomeroy Lake Road FSR 297, running on up past Mary Murphy Mine remains OPEN. There is little snow remaining. There is no ice visible
on the lakes.
- The ride to the Mary Murphy Mine isn't too bad - it's a gradual climb with some good-sized rocks. The area around the Mine tram
house is closed for revegetation so we didn't explore it. The boarding house is next to the main trail and easy to look around. Be
careful around this building as it could be dangerous to enter.
- The rest of the trail after the mine becomes more challenging with bigger rocks and slightly more difficult obstacles. I recommend
having some experience for this section.
6/23/24 - Courtesy of CORE, sharing trail status once again.
- Pomeroy is OPEN for 2024. We did some work to drain the mud hole again.
6/10/24 - Courtesy of CORE, checking trails on the ground and sharing status and safety updates for 2024.
** Pomeroy Lake Road is OPEN, up to snow blockade at around 11,800ft. That's approx 2.1 miles from the turn off from Hancock
(Lake) Road FSR 295. That's around a half mile from the upper end of the vehicle trail at Pomeroy Lakes Trailhead #1437, at 12,100ft
elevation.
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PORPHYRY GULCH /
BULLION KING ROAD FSR 822
| Uncompahgre/Ouray |
970-240-5300 |
OPEN
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7/11/24 |
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7/11/24 - Courtesy of trail driver James B. sharing status from the trail.
- Porphyry Gulch, also known as Bullion King Road, as per below update of same date, is OPEN all the way to the end of the trail at the parking area.
- Trail is in good condition and clear all the way.
7/11/24 - Courtesy of Dave A. sharing back status from the trail for 2024.
- Porphry Gulch / Bullion King Road FSR 822 is OPEN all the way to the parking lot.
- A little run off but very good condition.
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POUGHKEEPSIE GULCH FSR 876 /
LAKE COMO
San Juan CR 58 |
Uncompahgre/Ouray |
970-240-5300 |
OPEN
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7/1/24 |
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7/1/24 - Courtesy of Western Slope 4 Wheelers.
- WS4W officially OPENED Poughkeepsie Gulch for the 2024 season.
6/21/24 - Courtesy of San Juan County Backcountry Roads update.
- Poughkeepsie Gulch Road San Juan CR 58 remains CLOSED for now. Not started.
6/8/24 - Courtesy of San Juan MTG.
** No access to Como Lake as yet. SNOW! Watch this space.
5/31/24 - Courtesy of San Juan County Backcountry Roads update, once again.
- Poughkeepsie Gulch Road remains CLOSED. Not started.
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PTARMIGAN (PASS) ROAD / RESOLUTION ROAD
FSR 751.1/FSR 702.1 |
White River/Holy Cross |
970-827-5715 |
OPEN
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7/3/24 |
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7/3/24 - Courtesy of Eagle-Holy Cross Ranger District, yet again.
- Resolution Road FSR 702.1 is now OPEN for 2024. Trail is clear of snow.
5/22/24 - Courtesy of Eagle-Holy Cross Ranger District, once again for 2024/
- Resolution Road (Ptarmigan Pass) FSR 702, from Camp Hale opens June 1, conditions dependent. Connects to FSR 747 and 708 which do not open
until 6/21.
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RADICAL HILL
FSR 286.1 & FSR 286.1B |
White River/Dillon
Pike/South Platte |
970-468-5400
303-275-5610 |
OPEN
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8/3/24 - Courtesy of the stranded vehicle owner's family sharing back trail status update.
- Radical Hill is OPEN again for 2024 following the recovery of the high centered vehicle blocking the trail on the first switchback.
Family and new found friends came to the assistance. Driver had unfortunate hang-up rendering the vehicle unmovable. We alll know those learning
curves. Hope the vehicle is OK, the driver's confidence restored and the ongoing trails go well for them.
8/3/24 - Courtesy of Scott D. sharing back trail updates, yet again!
** Radical Hill, although OPEN for 2024, it is partially blocked right now.
There is an abandoned F150 high centered at the first switchback from the top. Looks like someone tried to start down the trail and
quickly got in over their head. Dirt bikes and side-by-sides can easily get around the truck, but I doubt a jeep-size vehicle could
because you'd have to drive up on the embankment, causing you to tip into the truck. Hopefully it gets recovered soon!
7/6/24 - Courtesy of CO OFT sharing around trail updates.
** Coming from Webster Pass Road I could see the east-facing switchbacks on up ahead on Radical Hill may need a couple more weeks
before the deep snow drifts blocking them are approachable. No getting near them today due to snow drifts much lower down
too.
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RAINBOW FALLS ROAD
FSR 350
7,496 to 7,637 ft. |
Pikes Peak Ranger Dist |
719-636-1602 |
OPEN
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June 2024? |
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June 2024 - Missed out on date for the all clear on the trails here. Knw better? Share back.
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RAINBOW FALLS RZR LOOP
FSR 347 |
Pikes Peak Ranger Dist |
719-636-1602 |
OPEN
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June 2024 - Missed out on date for the all clear on the trails here. Know better? Share back.
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RAMPART RANGE
FSR 300 / MOUNT HERMAN ROAD FSR 320
ICE CAVE ROAD FSR 324
WINDING STAIRS ROAD FSR 323 |
Pike/South Platte |
303-275-5610 |
OPEN**
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5/17/24 |
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5/17/24 - Courtesy of Rampart Range MMC, out there and sharing. :)
- Rampart Trails and Rampart Range Road FSR 300 OPEN for 2024 as of Friday 5/17.
** The section from Rampart Range Reservoir to Garden of the Gods will remain CLOSED until Memorial Day due to road work.
- It's spring, we have to expect issues on the trail, particularly the side trails with deadfall and obstacles.
- Reminder to us all, no matter what season: CCTB. No GA.
Clear, Cross, or Turn Back. No Going Around obstacles off trail.
We all know the latter causes damage to the trail, our reputation and can foster trail closure. Let's be mindful and Stay The Trail,
Keep The Trail.
- As with all excellent volunteer groups caring for our trails, RRMMC does so in an agreement the USFS which is the body that decides
when trails will open or close.
- Hit upon a large obstacle, effective trail closure? Click and CONTRIBUTE TRAIL STATUS UPDATES HERE FOR 2024.
Link is also at the top of this CO Pass Page.
5/10/24 - Courtesy of CO ORT & Rampart Range MMC, always out there, always sharing. :)
** Much deadfall around due to high wind event. Temp trail closure to all OHVs.
** RRMMC volunteers been busy
clearing deadfall. Maintenance Work Party, expressions of interest for 19 May.
** Mount Herman Road is back attracting trail-travelers for 2024. Southside spur, Powerline East Road FSR 318: Expect some deadfall in
the region from winds.
** Clearing trails is at our own risk. Let's all continue to Stay The Trail.
4/5/24 - Courtesy of CO ORT, always out there, always sharing! :)
** ICE CAVE ROAD FSR 324 is OPEN to snow. A loop road off Rampart Range Road when combined
with WINDING STAIRS ROAD FSR 323.
- Road has compacted snow, yet all to easy to slip off into deeper terrain
as I did. I got lucky and got rescued, thanks to TD who showed up! Reminder to self, best not travel alone, especially in melting season.
4/5/24 - Courtesy of Stay The Trail yet again as we head into early the trail-travel season of 2024. :)
** Rampart Range Road FSR 300 is CLOSED at CO-67 temporarily for the mud season to mitigate trail damage.
** Rampart Range Road is also CLOSED at Jackson Creek Road FSR 502.
** Closed at FSR 327 in Rainbow Falls.
** Also CLOSED at the southern end of Dakan Road FSR 563.
** Rampart Range Road also CLOSED at the southern end of the trail at the Garden of the Gods.
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RED and WHITE MOUNTAIN ROAD FSR 734
Eastern Junct of FSR 734 & 700 9,661 ft.
R&W Mt 11,190ft
Western Junct of FSR734 & FSR700 10,462 ft. |
White River /
Eagle-Holy Cross |
970-945-2521
970-827-5715 |
OPEN
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6/21/24 - Courtesy of Eagle-Holy Cross Ranger District, yet again!.
- The road is now OPEN for 2024. Snow drifts exist west of junction with Mongier Road, FSR 433.1.
5/22/24 - Courtesy of Eagle-Holy Cross Ranger District.
- Red and White Mountain Road FSR 734.1 is CLOSED.
- REMINDER: Red and White OPENS annually on 6/21, conditions dependent.
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RED CONE ROAD
FSR 565
Webster Pass 12,099 ft.
Red Cone 12,786 ft.
Jnct Hall Valley Rd 9,879 ft. |
White River/Dillon
Pike/South Platte
Park County |
970-468-5400
303-275-5610 |
OPEN
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10/26/24 |
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10/26/24 - Courtesy of Jace H. sharing back updates from the trail for 2024.
- Snow at the top of Red Cone.
- You can make it to the final ascent on Red Cone, then the trail has a couple feet of snow. You might make it on 40s. Bring a
shovel.... and a lot of energy! ;)
6/29/24 - Courtesy of CO ORT, KN G. & NFS, all sharing back from the trail for 2024.
- Red Cone Road is OPEN for 2024
as of today at 2.30pm. In association with the NFS, volunteers cleared the trail and addressed run-off repairs today. End result, the
OPEN sign is now in place for Red Cone.
- As clarified by KN G., if you proceed down to WP, Webster Pass, from Red Cone Peak, you must exit via Montezuma for now. Reason
being, this is a one way, downward travel only section to WP, and currently there is no exit via Handcart Gulch Road FSR 121 due to a
60ft long snow bank
that remains immediatley below the SE rim of the Continental Divide at Webster Pass. This is larger than the snow bank blockade of 2023.
- ONGOING REMINDER - Red Cone summit down to Webster Pass is ONE-WAY only, downhill to Webster Pass only. As the sign in
place says, All vehicles must exit via Montezuma or Handcart Gulch! Know before you Go, that these latter trails are sufficiently free
of snow to travel, before descending to Webster Pass.
- In 2023, Webster Pass Opened to the top on the Montezuma side only, on July 5. See deep snow cornice blockade
at top of Handcart Gulch. The pass Opened as a thru route on July 27 following the efforts of many hands taking to their shovels.
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| Red Canyon Park |
Canyon City |
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| RED ELEPHANT HILL ROAD FSR 173.1A |
Arapaho NF/Clear Creek |
303-567-4382 |
CLOSED **
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5/28/24 |
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5/28/24 - Courtesy of CO OFT (O) contributors
** Snow. Don't expect this to open soon.
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| RICHMOND BASIN ROAD FSR 869.1A |
Uncompahgre/Ouray |
(970) 240-5300 |
CLOSED
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6/4/24 |
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6/4/24 - Courtesy of Ouray County R&B clearing roads and sharing staus updates.
- Richmond Basin FSR 869.1A / CR 26Z remains CLOSED. Road is melting out. No anticipated opening date as yet, for 2024.
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| RICHMOND HILL ROAD CR 15E |
Gunnison/Gunnison |
970-641-0471 |
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RIMROCKER TRAIL
Montrose CR-90 & many road numbers.
Pioneer Camp at Buckeye Reservoir 7,633 ft. |
BLM Uncompahgre Field Office
County of Montrose
Town of Nucla |
970 240 5300
970-249-7755 |
OPEN
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6/24/24 |
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6/24/24 - Courtesy of Rimrocker Trail.org yet again. :)
- Recent rains washouts affecting sections of Rimrocker Trail in the Uravan locality.
Alternative routes affecting roads S18, T16 and Q12 are being updated at RRT facebook.
- Finding addtional washouts? Share back today!
5/14/24 - Courtesy of Rimrocker Trail.org 2024. :)
- Time to Rimrock. Trail is now OPEN for 2024. Enjoy! Got fotos, share on back.
4/24/24 - Concortesy of Rimrocker Trail.org 2024. :)
- Yes, understandably CLOSED, yet anticipation is building, despite reports of 5 feet of snow in places. Side trail travel, early season
2024, bring it on, pleaze.
- Montrose County R&B crews are working on Divide Road to open up the network of 2024 trails. Watch this space in the coming weeks.
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ROLLINS PASS East Side AKA CORONA PASS ROAD
FSR 149 |
Arapho-Roosevelt/ Boulder Ranger Dist |
970-295-6600
303-541-2500 |
OPEN
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8/9/24 |
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8/9/24 - Courtesy of trail traveler Suzi W. sharing back updates.
- It's open all the way to the top. We had some rain while jeeping, but the road was totally fine.
- Lots of "dips." If you know you know!
7/20/24 - Courtesy of trail traveler/hiker Mike H.
- Rollins Pass West Side AKA Corona Pass Road FSR 149 is OPEN all the way to the top with some wet spots.
- Trail seems a bit rougher than last year but there were Subaru's at the top per usual. Some large puddles along the way but none
too deep.
- If hiking from the top, on High Lonesome Trail #7 no snow on the Divide and all snow is avoidable on KL trail #901 to King Lake.
6/24/24 - Courtesy of Sulphur Ranger District and CORE.
- Upper Corona Pass FSR 149, above the historic train trestle, is still CLOSED. Mid-slope gate CLOSED. Anticipated opening date was
June 15.
- Noticed a status change, gate opened? Share back today!
6/14/24 - Courtesy of trail driver and status-sharer, Thomas M., once again for 2024.
** Rollins Pass East / AKA Corona Pass Road FSR 149 is OPEN to third cut from Yankee Doodle Lake.
** The second cut from Yankee Doodle Lake still has 8 feet of snow.
6/9/24 - Courtesy of trail driver and status-sharer, Matt B.
** Rollins Pass East, via Corona Pass Road FSR 147 is OPEN, yet blocked by snow at about 10,480 feet, at N39.923141, W105.648284. That's
1.1 mile before the first culvert over Jenny Creek.
- Lots of puddles, a few snow drifts over 10,000 feet before it becomes impassable due to snow. Enjoy, and best be prepared to turn around
before conditions become impassable.
5/16/24 - Courtesy of Boulder Ranger District road status update once again.
- Rollins Pass East AKA Corona Pass Road FSR 149 is OPEN as of May 1, from CR 16 to the permanent closure point at
Needles Eye Tunnel.
- Awiting trail surface update. Been here, give back.
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ROLLINS PASS West Side AKA CORONA PASS ROAD
FSR 149 |
Arapaho/Sulphur |
970-887-4100 |
OPEN
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6/16/24 |
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6/16/24 - Courtesy of Michael H. sharing back trail status for 2024.
- Contrary to what the Ranger District website says, Rollins Pass West Side AKA CORONA PASS ROAD FSR 149 is not open to the Trestle
(Riflesight Notch). There is a CLOSED gate approximately 4 miles before the Trestle.
- Road was mostly dry until the gate.
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SAINTS JOHN ROAD
FSR 275.1
Montezuma 10,271
Wild Irishman Mine 11,711 ft
Mt Glacier 12,443 |
White River/Dillon |
970-468-5400 |
OPEN
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7/2/24 |
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7/2/24 - Courtesy of Jerry L. & Dillon Ranger District, sharing status updates, yet again!
- Saints John is yes, OPEN all the way to highway legal vehicles. No ATVs, unlicensed motorcycles, or snowmobiles. No parking
in staging area (Town of Montezuma).
- Trail is in good condition, someone has cleaned up some downed trees already. Switchbacks to
the top are in good shape as well. One of the connecting trails up top has been removed, but still a great trail with awesome views.
6/29/24 - Courtesy of CO OFT sharing status updates as ever.
** With Red Cone and Webster opening today, following inspection by the NFS, it appears Saints John is also OPEN for 2024. Awaiting trail
surface update. Been here? Share back today!
6/21/24 - Courtesy of Dillon Ranger District updating all once again in June 2024.
- Saints John Road FSR 275 is still CLOSED to all wheeled motor vehicles, over snow vehicles, mountain bikes and e-bikes.
6/13/24 - Courtesy of Dillon Ranger District updating all yet again.
- Saints John Road, FSR 275 remains CLOSED to all wheeled motor vehicles, over snow vehicles, mountain bikes and e-bikes.
5/24/24 - Courtesy of Dillon Ranger District updating all for 2024.
- Saints John Road, FSR 275 is still CLOSED to all wheeled motor vehicles, over snow vehicles, mountain bikes and e-bikes.
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SANTA FE PEAK
FSR 264
High Pt @ Sarsfield Mine 12,702 ft. |
White River/Dillon
Summit County |
970-468-5400 |
OPEN
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7/2/24 |
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7/2/24 - Courtesy of Dillon Ranger District update again for July 2024.
- Santa Fe Peak Road is now OPEN for 2024 to highway legal vehicles. No ATVs, unlicensed motorcycles, or snowmobiles.
6/21/24 - Courtesy of Dillon Ranger District update yet again for June 2024.
- Santa Fe Peak Road FSR 264 is still CLOSED to all wheeled motor vehicles, over snow vehicles, mountain bikes and e-bikes.
6/13/24 - Courtesy of Dillon Ranger District update once again.
- Santa Fe Peak Road FSR 264 remains CLOSED to all wheeled motor vehicles, over snow vehicles, mountain bikes and e-bikes.
5/24/24 - Courtesy of Dillon Ranger District once again.
- Santa Fe Peak Road, FSR 264, is still CLOSED to all wheeled motor vehicles, over snow vehicles, mountain bikes and e-bikes.
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SARAN WRAP ROAD / TRAIL FSR 370.D
EAGLE ROCK ROAD FSR 370.C
FROSTY PARK ROAD FSR 379 |
Pike National Forest/ Pikes Peak Ranger Dist. |
719-636-1602 |
OPEN
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6/8/24 |
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6/8/24 - Courtesy of trail enthusiast and repeat status contributor Joe S.
- Saran Wrap Road FSR 370.D is OPEN for 2024. No snow on the trail.
- Nearby Eagle Road Road FSR 370.C is also fully OPEN with no snow present. No issues to report throughout. Typical rock
movements.
- Also adjacent, Frosty Park Road FSR 379 is OPEN too for 2024. No snow. Enjoy.
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SCHOFIELD PASS ROAD FSR 317
Crystal 8,960 ft.
Sch Pass 10,707ft
Gothic 9,467 ft. |
White River/
Aspen-Sophris Ranger District |
970-945-2521
970-963-2266 |
OPEN**
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6/30/24 |
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6/30/24 - Courtesy of CO OFT sharing around trail status, once again.
** Large snow drift as per usual this early, has the trail blocked. Bring many shovels and operators. Water crossings running deep. Best wait a while.
** Snow still blocking Paradise Basin Road FSR 317.1. Devil's Punch Bowl is open. Creek at the top like others say is deep, over four
foot deep. Think before you leap!
6/23/24 - Courtesy of trail driver Sean R. sharing back from the trail, once again.
** OPEN, yes, yet no luck getting through today. Coming from Crested Butte, the first water crossing
(39.0421740,
-107.0676205) of South Fork Crystal River was running too fast, too deep, too dangerous, to cross for a solo vehicle. Lifted Wranglers on 37s were
turning back. Time to turn back for safety.
- This river crossing
at 10,410 ft elevation is next to the Crystal River Waterfall and the turn for West Maroon Trail #1970 and East Fork Trailhead, around
3/4 mile north of Schofield Pass. That's around 2 1/2 miles south of Devil's Punch Bowl.
- With additional rainfalls happening, expect the river to remain high and fast flowing for a while yet.
6/22/24 - Courtesy of trail traveler Bryce C. sharing back once again.
- Schofield Pass, Devils Punch Bowl is OPEN and all clear for 2024.
- Trail melted out in last week and is all clear. NOTE: water crossings are fairly deep and swift.
6/21/24 - Awaiting snow closure details. Been here? Share back today!
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SCOTCH CREEK ROAD FSR 550.1
/HOTEL DRAW RD
FSR 550
Junct Hwy-145 8,674 ft.
Junct Highline Trail 10,359 ft.
Junct FSR-578 9,171 ft. |
San Juan Nat For/ Dolores Ranger Dist |
970-247-4874
970-882-7296 |
OPEN
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6/20/24 |
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6/20/24 - Courtesy of trail driver Greg S. sharing back status for 2024.
- Scotch Creek Road FSR 550.1 is OPEN for 2024, all the way from CO-145 on up to the Continental Divide and down the far side via Hotel
Draw Road FSR 550 to Hermosa Park Road FSR 578 and through to the Purgatory ski area, Hwy 550.
- No blockages, yet be prepared for intermittent deadfall trees.
6/10/24 - Courtesy of Columbine Ranger District.
** Hotel Draw FSR 550 is OPEN to snow. Been here? Have trail surface update? Share back!
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| SEVENMILE FSR 225 |
San Isabel/Salida |
719-539-3591 |
CLOSED
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5/7/24 |
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5/7/24 - Courtesy of Canyon Lakes Ranger Dist yet again.
- Sevenmile Road FSR 225 is CLOSED until further notice due to Cameron Peak Fire of 2022.
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| Sheep Creek |
BLM Mesa County |
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| Sheridan Hill |
Clear Creek |
303-567-3000 |
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| SHEEPHORN ROAD FSR 401.1 |
White River |
970-468-5400 |
OPEN**
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7/3/24 |
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7/3/24 - Courtesy of Eagle-Holy Cross Ranger District, yet again.
** Sheephorn Road is now OPEN for 2024. As of 6/21, snow drifts make road impassible at higher elevations. Been here?
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5/22/24 - Courtesy of Eagle-Holy Cross Ranger District, informing all for 2024.
- Sheephorn Road, FSR 401.1 remains CLOSED for now.
- Trail OPENS annually on 6/21, conditions dependent.
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SHRINE PASS
FSR 709.1
8,701 ft. to 11,180 ft. |
White River /
Holy Cross R.Dist/
Dillon Ranger Dist |
970-945-2521
970-827-5715
970-468-5400 |
OPEN
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6/21/24 |
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6/21/24 - Courtesy of Eagle-Holy Cross Ranger District again for June 2024.
- Shrine Pass Road remains OPEN, as per below update of same date. Snow drifts exist between Vail Pass and Shrine Pass. A small washout exists near
Red Cliff. Use caution in this area.
6/21/24 - Courtesy of Dillon Ranger District yet again for June 2024.
- Shrine Pass Road FSR 16/709 is now OPEN for 2024 to all vehicles including ATVs and unlicensed motorcycle, with state
registration.
6/13/24 - Courtesy of Dillon Ranger District again.
- Shrine Pass Road, FSR #16 / 709.1 remains CLOSED to all wheeled motor vehicles, over snow vehicles, mountain bikes and e-bikes.
5/24/24 - Courtesy of Dillon Ranger District once again.
- Shrine Pass Road, FSR #16 / 709.1 is still CLOSED to all wheeled motor vehicles, over snow vehicles, mountain bikes and e-bikes.
- Trail OPENS annually on 6/21, conditions dependent.
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SIDNEY BASIN
FSR 853.1C1 |
970-240-5300
970 |
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SLATE RIVER ROAD FSR 734 /
PARADISE DIVIDE/BASIN ROAD FSR 317.1
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Gunnison |
970-641-0471 |
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SLAUGHTERHOUSE (GULCH) RD FSR 105
CROW CREEK ROAD FSR 101 |
Pike/South Platte
South Platte
Ranger District |
303-275-5610
303-275-5610 |
OPEN
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5/20/24 |
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5/20/24 - Courtesy of CORE, keeping trails open for 2024.
- Slaughterhouse (Gulch) Road FSR 105 near Derringer Peak is indeed OPEN for 2024.
5/5/24 - Courtesy of regular contributor Gabe and CO ORT once again.
** Contradictions abound as to whether the these trails are open for all to use before June 15, or just for logging access
purposes.
- Slaughterhouse Gulch Road FSR 105, accessed via Crow Creek Road FSR 101, attracted an early season group of vehicles on May 5th.
Challenging per some in lesser capable vehicles, yet by airing down, flexing with spotters, all seemed to enjoy the day.
- Reminder from last year, FSR 101 has not been a thru public route for quite a while, it enters private property.
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SLIDE LAKE 4WD
ROAD FSR 145
S Lake 11,708 ft.
Junct FSR 705 11,571 ft. |
White River NF &
San Isabel NF/
Leadville R Dist &
Holy Cross R Dist |
970-945-2521
719-553-1400
719-486-0749
970-827-5715 |
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- Reminder: Slide Lake 4WD Road FSR 145 ends before reaching the lake, at Slide Lake hiking trailhead at 11,400 ft.
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SPRING CREEK TR FSR 712.2/
SILVER CITY ROAD FSR 712.2J
Start 8,125 ft.
Finish 11,118 ft. |
Arapaho/Clear Ck Ranger District/
Clear Creek County |
303-567-3000
303-567-4382 |
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SPRING CREEK ROAD FSR 744
Start 8,506 ft.
Finish 11,237 ft. |
Gunnison/Gunnison
Gunnison Ranger District |
970-641-0471
970-641-0471 |
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STILLWATER PASS ROAD
FSR 123/CR4
GRAVEL MOUNTAIN SPUR/4X4 ROAD FSR 815.2
West end Junct CR 125 8,832 ft.
Illinois T/H 9,011
High Point East of
Gravel Mountain 10,634 ft.
East end Junct CR-34 8,316 ft. |
Arapaho Roosevelt/ Sulphur Ranger Dist |
970-887-4100 |
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- Reminder: Stillwater Pass Road remains CLOSED, being in the East Troublesome Fire affected area. Public safety and vegetation rehab concerns here. Watch this
space for potential access in 2024.
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STONY PASS /
RIO GRANDE RES ROAD
FSR 520/CR 18
& San Juan CR-3 /
BUFFALO BOY MINE COUNTY ROAD.
BEAR TOWN/KITE LAKE ROAD FSR 506.
Stony Pass: 12,650ft |
Rio Grande N Forest
Divide Ranger Dist
San Juan County
& Hinsdale County |
719-480-3364
970-527-4131
970-944-2291 |
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8/16/24 |
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8/16/24 - Courtesy of trail traveler Damian T. sharing back trail status for 2024.
- Stony Pass / Bear Town remains OPEN all the way. No blockers.
7/8/24 - Courtesy of trail traveler Brian P. sharing back trail status for 2024.
- Creed to Silverton, Stony Pass via Rio Grande Reservoir Road FSR 520 (east side) and San Juan CR 3 (west side) is OPEN all
the way. Washout at treeline seems to have been repaired.
6/24/24 - Courtesy of Divide Ranger District sharing road conditions once again.
- Bear Town Road/Kite Lake FSR 506 is OPEN for 2024. The rough road requires 4x4 and high clearance. No trail surface update as yet. Been here?
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6/21/24 - Courtesy of San Juan County Backcountry Roads update.
** Stony Pass San Juan CR 3, west side of pass, is OPEN and cleared to 1/2 mile from the pass. Large washout at treeline.
6/13/24 - Courtesy of trail tracking Shaun C. and Silverton Visitors Center, sharing trail updates for 2024.
** Stony Pass on the Silverton side, via San Juan County Road 3, is NOT currently open, hence I was unable to travel the
trail. WTS.
6/8/24 - Courtesy of trail traveler Sayra S. sharing back trail updates for 2024.
** Stony Pass is OPEN at least to the top of the pass where we stopped. Didn't continue much further but assume it's all clear! Awaiting
clarification that this is the Rio Grande Reservoir side, FSR 520.
5/31/24 - Courtesy of SJ County R&B clearing and sharing trail status.
- Stony Pass CR 3 remains CLOSED. Plowing has started.
5/17/24 - Courtesy of Mighty Michael and SJ County R&B clearing and sharing trail status.
- Stony Pass Road SJ CR 3 is still CLOSED to snow.
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SUMMITVILLE ROAD
FSR 330
PARK CREEK ROAD
FSR 380
ALAMOSA-CONEJOS ROAD FSR 250 |
Rio Grande NF/
Conejos Peak R Dist
Divide Rang Dist
| 719-852-5941
719-480-9892
719-850-2374 |
OPEN?CLOSED**
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6/10/24 |
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6/10/24 - Courtesy of Conejos Peak Ranger District, sharing out road conditions.
- Summitville Road/ Pinos Creek-Grayback FSR 330 is OPEN for 2024. No trail surface details. Been here? Share back today!
- Grayback Road FSR 330.3A is OPEN for 2024. No trail surface or how far up Grayback Mtn details. Been up? Share back!
** Park Creek Road FSR 380 (passing by Elwood Pass) is still CLOSED. The road is impassable from Lake Annella on the south end to Summitville on the north
end. The drifts are too deep to get through. Do not pass the closure barricades.
- Alamosa-Conejos Road FSR 250 is OPEN for 2024. No trail surface details here either. Share back if you've been here.
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SWAN RIVER ROAD
- MIDDLE FORK
FSR 6.2
Start 9,830 ft.
High Pt 12,619 ft |
White River/Dillon
Summit County |
970-468-5400 |
OPEN
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7/13/24 |
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7/13/24 - Courtesy of CO OFT Orig, sharing trail status updates once again.
- Swan River Road Middle Fork, although still OPEN, it still has a snow drift near the top which is blocking the right hand easier trail.
This effectively means vehicles need to now cross over a rock step. Take it gentle, or you may join the SXS that unfortuantely rolled
onto its side. The vehicle was righted once again with assistance of other trail users, and seemingly no injuries of note.
7/2/24 - Courtesy of Dillon Ranger District road conditions, once again.
- Swan River Middle Fork FSR 6.2 is OPEN for 2024, to all vehicles including ATVs and unlicensed motorcycle, with state registration.
6/21/24 - Courtesy of Dillon Ranger District update, yet again.
- Swan River Road Middle Fork FSR 6.2 is still CLOSED to all wheeled motor vehicles, over snow vehicles,
mountain bikes and e-bikes.
6/13/24 - Courtesy of Dillon Ranger District update, again.
- Swan River Road Middle Fork FSR 6.2 remains CLOSED to all wheeled motor vehicles, over snow vehicles,
mountain bikes and e-bikes.
5/24/24 - Courtesy of Dillon Ranger District update.
- Swan River Road Middle Fork FSR 6.2 is still CLOSED to all wheeled motor vehicles, over snow vehicles,
mountain bikes and e-bikes.
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SWAN RIVER ROAD - NORTH FORK
FSR 354.1
Jnct CR6 9,775 ft
Top of North Fork 11,526 ft. |
White River/Dillon |
970-468-5400 |
OPEN**
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7/2/24 |
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7/2/24 - Courtesy of Dillon Ranger District road conditions for July 2024.
- Same as last entry 6/21/24, OPEN for first 1/4 mile, second gate is still CLOSED.
6/21/24 - Courtesy of Dillon Ranger District update yet again for June 2024.
** Trail remains OPEN to all vehicles including ATVs and unlicensed motorcycle, with state registration, for first 1/4 mile.
** The second gate remains CLOSED for now. WTS.
6/13/24 - Courtesy of Dillon Ranger District update for 2024.
** North Fork Swan, FSR 354 is OPEN to ATVs and unlicensed motorcycle, with state registration, for first 1/4 mile.
Second gate CLOSED.
5/24/24 - Courtesy of Dillon Ranger District update for 2024.
- North Fork Swan, FSR #354, is OPEN for 2024, to ATVs and unlicensed motorcycle with state registration.
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| Swan River Road - South Fork FSR 355.1 |
White River/Dillon |
970-468-5400 |
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SWITZERLAND TRAIL
FSR 120J.0
8,449 to 8,952 ft. |
Boulder |
303-541-2500 |
OPEN
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5/19/24 |
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5/19/24 - Courtesy of trail traveler Donna B.
- Switzerland Trail is OPEN and dry all the way with just a couple of smaller puddles.
- Trail is dry except for a couple of short mud pits near Gordon Gulch. Beware of deadfall. Lots of traffic (A/UTVs, Full-size, Bicyclists and Hikers) due
to it being one of the lower-altitude areas to access for spring. Trailhead parking was packed so get there early!
4/27/24 - Courtesy of unverified trail rider.
- Traveled Switzerland Trail today, mostly dry. Great to be back in the Rockies in our Polaris.
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TABEGUACHE TRAIL FSR 544.1A/
DOMINGUEZ ROAD
FSR 408 |
BLM Grand Jct./
Ouray Ranger Dist |
202-208-3801
970-240-5300 |
OPEN**
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5/22/24 |
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5/22/24 - Courtesy of Grand Valley Ranger District update.
** Lower Dominguez Road FSR 408 is OPEN as of 5/2/24. NOTE: Open as far as the Mid Dominguz gate which is still CLOSED.
** Mid Dominguez / Dominguez Ridge Road FSR 408.1A is CLOSED, not accessible for full-sized vehicles past Mid Dominguez gate. The status
of the road will be assessed on 5/24/24.
** Tabeguache Trail FSR 544.1A, which travels a combination of numerous trails including FSR 408, FSR 402, is OPEN on these two sections.
No complete update on the other Tabeguache Trail sections which include parts of, FSR 500, 501, 504, 503, 544,520, 508, and more
trails, as yet.
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TAYLOR MOUNTAIN ROAD
FSR 228/ FSR 330.1
Garfield 9,505 ft.
High Point / Iron Duke Mine 12,642 |
Chaffee County |
719-539-6961 |
OPEN
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5/16/24 - Courtesy of Boulder Ranger District road status update.
- Taylor Mountain Road FSR 330 is OPEN as of yesterday, May 15.
- Annual anticipated Open/Close dates: May 15/ Nov 15.
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| TAYLOR PASS ROAD FSR 761 / EXPRESS CREEK ROAD / TELLURIUM (PASS) ROAD FSR 584 |
Gunnison/Gunnison
Pitkin Co &
Gunnison Co |
970-641-0471 |
OPEN
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7/14/24 |
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7/14/24 - Courtesy of trail traveler Matt C. and CO OFTR Orig. sharing around trail status as ever.
- The summit on Tellurium Road FSR 584 (off Taylor River Road FSR 742) is still blocked by an approximate 7 foot snow drift photo on
the east side of the pass proper, as of 7/14/24. I haven't travelled the west side.
7/12/24 - Courtesy of CO OFT Orig. and TPTP, Taylor Park Trading Post, sharing around trail status once again.
- Taylor Pass is now classed as OPEN and clear for 2024, per TPTP.
- Taylor Pass is OPEN to the top from the Taylor Park side, east side, per CO OFT Orig riders sharing updates.
** Been up and over Taylor Pass to clarify the status? Share back today for all to appreciate another thru route for 2024.
6/25/24 - Courtesy of CO Back Country Trail Riders Alliance, sharing around trail status as ever.
- Express Creek Road, the west side, is Clear to the pass.
** Taylor River Head Road FSR 761.1D is still blocked by an expansive snow drift sitting at the summit.
6/24/24 - Courtesy of Taylor Park Trading Post
- Taylor Pass is still listed as currently impassable for 2024.
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TINCUP PASS
FSR 267 / MIRROR LAKE ROAD FSR 267
St Elmo 10,010 ft T. Pass 12,154 ft
Mirror Lake 10,962 ft.
Tincup 10,138 ft. |
San Isabel/Salida
Gunnison County /
Chaffee County |
719-539-3591
970-641-0471 |
OPEN
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8/16/24 |
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8/16/24 - Courtesy of trail driver Scott D. sharing back updates as ever for 2024.
- Tincup Pass is in great condition. The Mirror Lake water crossing is now down to about a foot deep, maybe less. The water
crossing portion is well marked, thanks to the marker posts maintained by CORE who continue to do wonders for the trails we all love.
Thanks guys!
7/29/24 - Courtesy of trail driver Terry C. sharing back again for 2024.
** I went to Mirror Lake today. Two places on the trail were still under water. It was passable as long as you knew the route.
Motorcycles had trouble with unseen rocks and one atv had to be towed out. Otherwise all vehicle traffic made it through. The deepest
parts were less than 24 inches. Just intimidating with the curves. Think twice, if not accustomed to deep water crossings.
7/10/24 - Courtesy of CORE, out there and sharing back again for 2024.
** Today we managed to cross Mirror Lake Road FSR 267 as it skirts the lake. The deepest section of the lakeside trail is currently
sitting at 36". We succesfully got 3 vehicles through on what is now a thru route to St Elmo for 2024 and vice versa, but only
for vehicles happy with that depth. Out of your depth? Then come back next week and try again. Do no proceed if you are not confident.
7/7/24 - Courtesy of CORE yet again for 2024.
** Mirror Lake Road approach to Tincup Pass is still impassable for most vehicles at the lake. Levels dropping slowly, some mention of
exceptional vehicles making it through on the lakeside flooded track. Travel not advised. WTS.
6/30/24 - Courtesy of Jerry H. sharing back trail status yet again for 2024.
** Tincup Pass Road FSR 267 is OPEN up and over the pass from St Elmo, all the way down to Mirror Lake. The section around Mirror Lake
is still flooded, so no Frenchie's this trip.
- There are remnants of the snowdrift on the St. Elmo side, mostly found on the sides of the road with a small amount also in the
center line.
- Before reaching the pass, there is a deep mud hole that requires at least one set of tires to go through, if you are driving a
four-wheel vehicle.
- Many people were heading in that direction, or at least to St Elmo to feed the chipmunks.
6/28/24 - Courtesy of CORE,
checking and sharing back trail status for 2024 once again.
** Tincup Pass is now OPEN for 2024. Approaching from St Elmo, (Mirror Lake Road still flooded,) the CORE Trails Crew addressed a
lengthy snow drift still holding strong on the shelf road at around 12,120 ft elevation, above the last switchback and just below the
pass proper. Kudos to all involved, many willing hands (photo)
made for lighter snow-shovel work, once again.
** Reminder: this a shelf road at this now deminished snow drift. Assess on foot before you commit to this gradual incline, last
shelf section, as there's no turning around until you reach the pass. Sadly a vehicle rolled down off trail not long before we arrived.
Becoming off balance in conditons like this can happen even when at crawling speed. Stay the trail, no skirting the snow via old trails.
Think ahead, and if in doubt, turn around while you have the option.
** Approaching Tincup Pass from the Tincup side is still not an option. The trail, Gunnison National Forest FSR 267 is
still underwater by 4 to 5ft as it skirts the edge of Mirrow Lake. WTS.
6/23/24 - Courtesy of CORE, out there checking and sharing trail status for 2024.
** Tincup Pass Road FSR 267 which passes through St Elmo, is OPEN to just below the summit.
** Mirror Lake Road FSR 267 which approaches the pass from the Tincup side, is also still blocked at Mirror Lake by the high level
waters, melting waters. Gunna be a while.
6/10/24 - Courtesy of CORE, checking and sharing trail status once again.
** Tincup Pass Road FSR 267 is OPEN to deep snow at around 5 miles above the approach from St Elmo. On the far side, Tincup side, Mirror Lake is
extremely high making the trail, known as Mirror Lake Road FSR 267, untrafficable at present and for some time to come. WTS.
5/23/24 - Courtesy of CORE, checking and sharing trail status as ever.
** Tincup Pass Road FSR 267 gate is OPEN, to snow. Trail is pretty much clear of snow for a couple of miles heading on up out of St Elmo until
the avalanche swathe of 2019 where the snow kicks in on the trail and is perhaps 1 feet deep snow packed. Then 1.5 feet deep by the time you reach
around 11,100 ft where the Colorado Hiking Trail crosses the pass road. Beyond there, snow is dry and slow going crawl up the trail to
Sawmill Hill at 11,760ft where there's clearly more snow than there was around this time last year, 2023, when we inspected it. With this
current amount of snow, we may not see Tincup Pass at 12,150ft being accessable until late June, maybe early July 2024.
- See the Ryan G.'s video
of the two remaining serious snowfields of 2023 that were still blocking the trail on July 6th, 2023.
5/22/24 - Courtesy of CORE, checking and sharing trail status as per usual.
- CORE swung the gate OPEN for 2024 on Tincup today. Don't expect to reach the pass yet. CORE will be updating Tincup trail status past
the gate in time for Memorial Day weekend. WTS!
5/9/24 - Courtesy of CORE, keeping an eye on trails.
- Tincup Pass remains CLOSED to snow. Seasonal closure in place until May 15.
- In 2023, Tincup was OPENED up 7/29/23 by a group of volunteers coordinated by CORE. Drone video
by Ryan G. just 3 days beforehand relates the massive amount of snow needing clearing. Hats off to those voluteers!
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TOMICHI PASS
FSR 888 |
Gunnison/Gunnison |
970-641-0471 |
OPEN **
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6/20/24 |
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6/20/24 - Courtesy of CORE, sharing back status once again.
- Tomichi Pass in still impassable on Hancock side. WTS.
6/10/24 - Courtesy of CORE, checking trails on the ground and sharing back status once again.
** Tomichi Pass is inaccessible due to snow on the Hancock side. On the White Pine side, Tomichi Creek Road FSR 888 is OPEN for about 2 miles -
downed trees.
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TRANSFER TRAIL
FSR 602 |
White River / Rifle Ranger District |
970-468-5400 / 970-625-2371 |
OPEN
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7/14/24 |
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7/14/24 - Courtesy of trail traveler Mark C. sharing back for 2024. :)
- Transfer Trail is now OPEN all the way for 2024! We came from the East (Dotsero) via Coffee Pot Road FSR 600.1 to Transfer
Trail, to Glenwood Springs.
- Trail was rough as expected. Most of the large mud bogs have dried up and you only have to contend with some impressive deep ruts in
those areas. Water crossings were minimal. The wildflowers were amazing!
6/29/24 - Courtesy of regular contributor ALT2870, out and about for 2024. :)
- You can now reach Windy Point. Was taking family so didn't look around corner to see if snow is there. Snow is completely gone up to
that point so good chance you can push further.
- Plenty of recent storms so trail had numerous puddles. Rollers continue to get bigger so will need 35's for longer wheelbases.
Shorter ones will be fine with smaller tires.
- Reminder to us all: Try to tread slowly to keep ruts and dips from getting bigger while wet. Respect the trail, keep the trail.
5/27/24 - Courtesy of trail driver and regular contributor ALT2870, once again for 2024. :)
** Transfer Trail is OPEN to snow at Windy Point Bypass (possibly further.)
- Better late then never, hit up Transfer Trail on Memorial Day after work. Trail wet from snow and recent storms with patches of snow
higher up. Got up to around 9,290ft at 39.59708557511255, -107.31388586438344
just before the Windy Point Bypass Trail #1846, where snow became more heavy. While you could get down to the bypass as evidenced by tire tracks,
being alone and lateness of the day decided not to chance it and turned around.
- Beyond the bypass the trail stays in heavy forest and away from constant light so not sure if you can make it out to Windy Point yet.
For sure can't go past it if you could as snow is likely to be beyond where it was last year given the snow in lower areas.
- Trail condition is much like previous years. From the staging lot and gate to the Glenwood Overlook (39.57877706665637,
-107.31290683506964) at 8000ft., it is mainly dirt and some rock. (Looks like some more rock exposed compared to last year but
nothing note worthy.)
- Beyond the overlook trail deteriorates into ruts and holes, specifically mudholes this time of year. Easy going with a somewhat higher
wheel base (some puddles up to a foot deep) and you should be fine, just get ready to be pulled around in some puddles since you can't
see the ruts.
- A nice reminder is the first part of the trail up to the overlook is mostly a shelf road with a big drop off into the canyon at points.
There are passing areas but plan ahead especially if you or a passenger are not a fan of heights or off-camberness.
- Will be back in a few weeks to see snow melt status.
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TREASURE MOUNTAIN LOOP
San Juan CR 9
Treasure Mtn Mine 11,590 ft.
Parson Lake / Gulch view point 12,635 ft |
Uncompahgre/Ouray |
970-240-5300 |
CLOSED
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5/17/24 |
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5/17/24 - Courtesy of San Juan County Backcountry Roads and Mighty Michael, sharing for 2024.
- Treasure Mountain Loop SJ CR 9 is still CLOSED to snow. Rusty the SJ dozer driver managed to push some, but only up a short distance.
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| Turner Gulch |
Pike/Fairplay |
719-836-2031 |
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TWIN CONES
FSR 126 |
Pike, South Platte
South Platte R Distr |
719-836-2031
303-275-5610 |
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UNCOMPAHGRE DIVIDE ROAD FSR 402/
BIG CREEK ROAD FSR 403 |
Uncompahgre NF/
Grand Valley R Dist
Ouray Ranger Dist |
970-242-8211
970-240-5300 |
OPEN
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5/22/24 |
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5/22/24 - Courtesy of Grand Valley Ranger District, informing all.
- Big Creek Road is OPEN for the 2024 season.
5/14/24 - Courtesy of Montrose County R&B, as we enter 2024 season.
- Divide Road and old 90 Road are OPEN to appreciate for 2024.
- Crews are finishing up South Divide from 90 to Dave Wood today. Enjoy and take care out there.
4/24/24 - Courtesy of Grand Valley R.D. and RimrockerTrail.org working wonders out west.
- Crews continue to work on clearing Divide Road FSR 402 and connecting roads. Boundary gate is currenlty CLOSED. Watch this space.
- Dave Wood Road FSR 510, and Sanborn Park Road FSR 530, at the southern end of Divide Road are now OPEN.
- 25 Mesa Road in the eastern section of the Uncompahgre NF is OPEN.
- Big Creek Road FSR 403 is NOT GATED. However, it is not accessible by full size vehicle, sloppy and wet.
- Know B4 U Go, MVUM. Remember, different vehicles have different restrictions. Check out your appropriate Motor Vehicle Use Maps.
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| UNCOMPAHGRE PLATEAU AREA |
Grand Valley |
970-242-8211 |
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URANIUM ROAD
FSR 404
PINE MOUNTAIN ROAD FSR 405
CALAMITY PLANTATION ROAD FSR 405.2A
COW MESA/CREEK ROAD FSR 405.4A |
Uncompahgre NF/
Grand Valley R Distr |
970-242-8211 |
OPEN
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5/22/24 |
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5/22/24 - Courtesy of Grand Valley Ranger District. :)
- Uranium Road FSR 404 is OPEN for 2024, as is adjoining Divide Road, FSR 402.
4/26/24 - Courtesy of Grand Valley Ranger District. :)
** Divide Road FSR 402 Boundary Gate is CLOSED. Gate Closed 3/15/24. Not accessible by full size vehicle
** Uranium Road FSR 404 is classed as OPEN, yet not accessible by full size vehicle.
- Pine Mountain Road FSR 405 is OPEN. Trail is muddy, Snow packed, snow drifts at top, no place to turn around.
- Calamity Plantation Road FSR 405.2A is OPEN as of 4/18/24. No trail surface report received.
- Cow Mesa/Creek Road FSR 405.4A is OPEN as of 4/18/24. No trail surface report received.
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U.S. BASIN ROAD FSR 825
10,143 to 12,128 ft |
Uncompahgre/Ouray
Columbine Ranger Dist /
Dolores Ranger Dist |
970-240-5300 |
CLOSED
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6/21/24 |
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6/21/24 - Courtesy San Juan County Backcountry Roads update, yet again.
- US Basin Road CR 14 is still classed as CLOSED. The trail is clear to Brooklyn Mine at 11,400 ft.
- Know of a more recent update? Share back today!
6/14/24 - Courtesy San Juan County Backcountry Roads update, once again.
- US Basin Road CR 14 is still listed as CLOSED. The trail is clear to Brooklyn Mine at 11,400 ft.
5/31/24 - Courtesy San Juan County Backcountry Roads update, once again.
- US Basin Road remains CLOSED. Plowing has not started.
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| WAGER GULCH CR36 / CARSON ROAD FSR 568 |
Uncompahgre/Ouray
BLM/Gunnison |
970-240-5300
970-641-0471 |
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| Warden Gulch |
White River/Dillon |
970-468-5400 |
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| Washington Gulch Road |
White River/Sophris District |
970-963-2266 |
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| WEARYMAN CREEK ROAD FSR 747.1 |
White River/Holy Cross |
970-827-5715 |
OPEN
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7/3/24 |
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7/3/24 - Courtesy of Eagle-Holy Cross Ranger District updating all re trails.
- Wearyman Road FSR 747 is now listed as OPEN for 2024. Abandoned SxS blocking the trail (see entry and foto link below) has been
removed. Patchy snow may still exist below Ptarmigan Pass.
6/24/24 - Courtesy of White River National Forest updating all re trails 2024.
- Wearyman Road, although OPEN, is BLOCKED by a
flipped tracked vehicle at 10,780 ft elevation,
39°30'37.2"N 106°15'55.5"W Approx 1.6 miles from Ptarmigan Pass and around 3.7 miles from Shrine Pass Road FSR 709.1
- There is no room to pass the vehicle at this narrow section of the trail with steep drop-off consequences.
- White River NF are currently working with authorities to remove the vehicle which has been in situ for quite some time. See their
latest FB update regarding trail status and retrieval.
- A survival reminder to us all: This unfortunate event for the rider having to abandon the vehicle back in February 2024 due to mechanical
issues. Although left in a less precarious position, and an unsuccessful attempt to retrieve it ensued, the SxS has since settled on
its side due to winter snows. Rental or private, a reminder that travelling with a companion vehicle pays off!
5/22/24 - Courtesy of Eagle-Holy Cross Ranger District informing all re the trails for 2024.
- Wearyman Road FSR 747.1 is still CLOSED.
- Trail opens annually on 6/21, conditions dependent.
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WEBSTER PASS ROAD
FSR 285.1
W Pass 12,099 ft. |
White River/Dillon
Pike/South Platte |
970-468-5400
303-275-5610 |
OPEN
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7/29/24 |
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7/29/24 - Courtesy of trail traveler Norm A. sharing around trail updates for 2024.
- Webster Pass is as mentioned on 7/21, a through route once again for 2024. However, NO shovel needed now to proceed on
Handcart Gulch Road.
- What little snow remained just below the Webster Pass saddle on the Handcart side is all but gone. Totally passable in all vehicles
now. Snow river crossing has receded to normal levels, maybe a foot deep in the middle, no problems at all.
7/21/24 - Courtesy of trail riders Josh B. and Reuben R. sharing around trail updates yet again.
- Webster Pass is now OPEN a through route for 2024, via Handcart Gulch Road FSR 121. 3pm today some SxS riders pushed on through the remaining
snow drift in place at the rim of the pass as you head down Handcart Gulch. The trail was not suitable for 4x4s when I was there,
however I expect it won't take much usage to have this trail clear for all to travel. Bring a shovel and beware of the slip factor with
wider vehicles.
- It's been a wet week in this region, and sleet when I was there. Trail is muddy. 3ft deep crossing of Snake River
on Webster Pass Road FSR 285.1 should ease within a day or so.
- Expect some nasty washouts on Handcart Gulch Road FSR 121. NF sign on this trail has been switched to
OPEN (photo) as a through route for 2024 now.
7/14/24 - Courtesy of CO OFT sharing around trail updates once again.
- Webster Pass is still not a thru route via the entirety of Handcart Gulch Road FSR 121.
Large snow drift (foto) still intact in the regular location in the narrows of Handcart Gulch Road just below/east of the rim of
the pass. Compare the slow melt progress with the drift photo in the previous update photolink below.
6/29/24 - Courtesy of CO OFT yet again for June 2024.
** Webster Pass, although OPEN, is not a thru route to Hwy 285 as Handcart Gulch FSR 121 is blocked by a serious
60ft long snow
bank at the usual location, immediately below the SE rim of the pass/Continental Divide.
6/21/24 - Courtesy of Dillon Ranger District yet again for June 2024.
- Webster Pass FSR 285 is still CLOSED to all wheeled motor vehicles, over snow vehicles, mountain bikes and e-bikes.
6/13/24 - Courtesy of Dillon Ranger District update once again.
- Webster Pass Road FSR #285, remains CLOSED to all wheeled motor vehicles, over snow vehicles, mountain bikes and e-bikes.
5/24/24 - Courtesy of Dillon Ranger District update yet again.
- Webster Pass Road FSR #285, is still CLOSED to all wheeled motor vehicles, over snow vehicles, mountain bikes and e-bikes.
- ONGOING REMINDER: No access up Red Cone Road FSR 565 from Webster Pass. One-way travel only, in the downward direction from Red Cone summit
toward Webster Pass.
- In 2023, Webster Pass Opened to the top on the Montezuma side only, on July 5. See deep snow cornice blockade
at top of Handcart Gulch. The pass Opened as a thru route on July 27 following the efforts of many hands taking to their shovels.
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WESTON PASS
Lake Co CR 7
Park Co CR 22
Pass 11,921 ft. |
Pike/Fairplay
San Isabel/Leadville |
719-836-2031
719-486-0749 |
OPEN
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7/9/24 |
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7/9/24 - Courtesy of trail traveler Marty G. sharing back trails updates again.
- Weston Pass remains OPEN. The west side seems a little rougher than last year. Overall a very leisurely trail.
6/24/24 - Courtesy of trail traveler Chris S. sharing back trails updates again for 2024.
- Weston Pass is fully OPEN for 2024 in both directions. No snow remains on the road.
- No snow, washouts or fallen trees. It seems a little rougher than in years past, but plenty good condition.
5/26/24 - Courtesy of regular contributor Don H. out enjoying the trails for 2024.
** Just got back from Weston Pass. Lake County Road 7 (coming from the Leadville, west side of pass) is clear and dry until Gold Basin Road FR 150,
branches off to the basin. Within around 100 yards CR 7 becomes impassible with deep slush at around 10,960ft elevation.
- The road slush and ice is melting pretty fast, though, so it won't take long for this section to clear. We didn't hike far enough to
check on the drifting above timberline, but Horseshoe Mountain above Golden Basin is as white as we've seen it here since 2016. The
snow on the slopes above timberline might just only be ripening, as the creek is not flowing very fast and the ponds are a bit shallow
at present. Keep in mind Weston Pass is 11,921 ft. Patience will reward us all here.
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WHEELER GEOLOGICAL AREA / POOL TABLE ROAD FSR 600/
AGUA RAMON ROAD FSR 630 |
Rio Grande/Conejos |
719-274-8971 |
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6/5/24 |
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6/5/24 - Courtesy of Divide Ranger District update.
** Pool Table Road FSR 600 although OPEN, it is CLOSED Hanson's Mill due to extremely muddy conditions.
** Agua Ramon Road FSR 630 is listed as OPEN. No trail surface report, just a heads up that the trail may be impassable due to snow and
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WHEELER LAKE
FSR 408
Start 10,955 ft
End 12,168 ft. |
Pike Nat F/
South Park R Dist
Park County |
719-553-1400
719-836-2031 |
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6/29/24 |
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6/29/24 - Courtesy of CO OFT trail driver D.D.
- Got through on Wheeler Lake, hardly any snow.
6/24/24 - Courtesy of trail drivers TR & JR.
** Our Jeeps, photos included, made it through to Wheeler Lake today.
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WILLIAMS PASS
FSR 298 |
San Isabel/Salida
Gunnison/Gunnison |
719-539-3591/
970-641-0471 |
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WURTS DITCH Rd
FSR100 off CR 19
South end of
No Name FSR 705 |
Pike San Isabel/ Leadville R Dist |
719-553-1400
719-486-0749 |
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YANKEE BOY BASIN
FSR 853.1B /CR-361 |
Uncompahgre/Ouray
BLM/Gunnison |
970-240-5300
970-641-0471 |
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6/25/24 |
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6/25/24 - Courtesy of trail driver Mike D. and status sharer :)
** Yankee Boy is driveable to 12,200' where a snowfield still blocks the last hill before the Wrights Lake junction.
** This trail is in challenging shape currently. Due to rain-induced erosion there is some tip-over hazard beyond the parking area
at 11,700'.
** Friendly reminder to not attempt to drive around snow on the tundra. This trail looks to be about one new bypass away from
permanent closure.
6/4/24 - Courtesy of Ouray County R&B maintaining and updating all on the high trails. :)
** Yankee Boy Basin is now listed as OPEN for 2024. No trail surface update, simply the usual note of DRIVE AT YOUR OWN RISK. Expect
melt-out conditons and turn back before any issues arise.
5/5/24 - Courtesy of Paul LG. keeping in tune with the trails. :)
** Yankee Boy Basin is OPEN to the upper bathrooms.
- Less snow on the ground than te last few years. Passable in 2wd up to the Governor/ Yankee Boy split. Keep in mind, bathroom/overlooks
not open at this time.
- Governor Basin Road FSR 853.1C is plowed to the first stream crossing.
5/1/24 - Courtesy of Ouray County Road & Bridge, once again as we enter the 2024 CO high pass travel season. :)
** Yankee Boy Basin Road FSR 853.1B is listed as being OPEN for 2024. Keep in mind, Camp Bird Road, CR 361 / FSR 853 was plowed yet
still gated at Camp Bird / Yankee Boy Basin Road on 4/20/24.
- Know additional updates? Traveled beyond the trailhead? Share back your trail status report for all travelers to appreciate as we roll into the spring melt season.
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YANKEE HILL
SUMMIT ROAD
FSR 175.3H + VARIOUS TRAILS
Traverses Clear Creek County and
Gilpin County Line.
Start 10,451 ft.
Yank Hill 11,239 ft |
Arapaho/Clear Creek |
303-567-3000 |
OPEN
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6/5/24 |
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6/5/24 - Courtesy of avid trail traveler Reuben R. contributing once again as we roll into the 2024.
- Yankee Hill trail is OPEN and passable. Did the trail on 5/29/24 and also ran it on 6/5/24.
- There's a few snow drifts, but easily passable! Enjoy!
5/27/24 - Courtesy of No-Name trail traveler.
** Yankee Hill is gaining popularity as it opens up for 2024. Expect snow, crowds, and not fully traversable as yet.
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YANSING (CHINAMAN) GULCH
BLM 6043 / CARNAGE CANYON TRAIL |
San Isabel/Salida |
719-539-3591 |
OPEN
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5/20/24 |
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5/20/24 - Courtesy of CORE yet again! :)
- Yansing Gulch remains OPEN with no issues to report.
- So too Carnage Canyon remains OPEN with no issues.
5/9/24 - Courtesy of CORE once again! :)
- Carnage Canyon Trail BLM 6043 is OPEN. Expect show on the north face segmemts of the trail.
- Yansing Gulch BLM 6044 remains OPEN, ditto for snow on segments.
4/24/24 - Courtesy of CORE 2024, keeping trails open, sharing status reports, encouraging positive trail ethics
for all trail travelers.
** Yansing Gulch, formerly Chinaman Gulch, is as expected OPEN given its base elevation of 8,109ft. reaching to 8,900ft at the top of
the loop. However, you can still expect snow patches on the north faces of the hill, so approach with caution, as ever.
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