Trail Status 101: From Open to Permanently Closed

Knowing the most recent trail conditions and being aware of potential closures is crucial before starting your next off-road adventure. Is the trail open, closed for the season, or possibly permanently closed? Let's dive into the Trail Status feature on Trails Offroad™, how they work, and what each status means.

What is a Trail Status on Trails Offroad™?

A trail status can help you understand the accessibility of an offroad trail at a glance. A trail status is set on Trail Guides and Scout Routes via one of two methods:

1. Trails Offroad™ authors can leave a trail review to update the status as necessary based on their local knowledge.
2. Our community members can leave a trail review and select the most appropriate status from the drop-down menu when sharing their personal experience on the trail.

Any update to a trail status should be accompanied by a trail review with a visited date, and extra helpful reports will include photo documentation of the trail conditions. Keeping statuses up to date is a community effort and works best when everyone pitches in. Remember to leave a review each time you adventure and we can continue to build the best trail information available!

Trail Status Meanings

Open
The trail is fully open for travel from beginning to end.

Partially Open
The trail cannot be completed in full due to natural circumstances such as snow drifts, wash-outs, rockfall, etc. Alternatively, the trail may have multiple gates or date restrictions, which allow open travel up to a certain point, after which a mandated closure prevents travelers from continuing.

Temporary Closure
The trail is temporarily closed, which could be attributed to factors such as fire restrictions, flooding, road damage, and more. For additional details from the author, refer to the Trail Reviews.

Seasonal Closure
The trail is closed for the season per Management Agency Rules. Open dates are typically listed on the MVUM or management agency website (ex. Open 04/01-12/31)

Permanently Closed
The trail is closed to all motor vehicle traffic with no date for re-opening.

Not Reported
No recent or updated information is available for this trail.  This is a unique circumstance and isn't seen often.

Viewing Trails by Status on the Trails Offroad™ Map

Our Trails Offroad™ authors and members put in a lot of work to provide helpful information for your offroad adventures. To easily find trails, you can use Filters in the sidebar and select a specific status. And don't forget to check the latest Trail Reviews for more details on trail conditions and other members' experiences.