Bockman Road

Official Crew

47250

Seasonal Closure

Visited: 06/15/2023

Many trails in the high country remain closed due to snow pack and potential for resource damage. This trail is on that closed list. We'll keep you updated about conditions and road status as they change.

Tim Palmer

Official Crew

47250

Seasonal Closure

Visited: 06/22/2022

Although typically open on June 15 each year, this route remains closed due to mud and snow. Colorado Parks and Wildlife will make the decision when this trail will open.

Todd

Official Crew

117100

Seasonal Closure

Visited: 12/01/2021

Closed for the season! See you in 2022!

Chris Brines

200

Open

Rated 3/5

Visited: 09/18/2021

Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

Drove this from 41 to highway 14. Trail is very easy up to the campgrounds then it gets a bit more difficult. Several steep climbs/decents await you as you climb back to 14. Fun trail, didn't run into any OHV's.

Cory Christensen

1400

Open

Rated 5/5

Visited: 06/27/2020

Trail was an enjoyable drive. Work is being done to the road and could be tricky if wet. Nice bull moose along the way.

Trail Review: Bockman Road - Cory Christensen

Tim Palmer

Official Crew

47250

Open

Rated 5/5

Visited: 06/27/2020

The Colorado State Forest has finally opened the roads in the park. Park crew just completed a little bit of maintenance at the Hwy 14 intersection and about half way across. If wet, the road repair could be a bit muddy. Saw a bull moose on the trail near waypoint 4. This is becoming a usual event near this waypoint

Tim Palmer

Official Crew

47250

Open

Visited: 10/27/2019

I visited the Colorado Stare Forest State Park to check on the road conditions for the season. The area has received some snow fall already this season and the Colorado DPW closed the roads on October 23 because of the snow. With the snowfall today and the snow fall expected over the next week, the roads in the park remain closed. I contacted the park's ranger who informed me that the trails were likely closed for the remainder of the season.

Tim Palmer

Official Crew

47250

Partially Open

Rated 4/5

Visited: 06/15/2019

The Colorado State Forest has opened a portion of Bockman Road. The trail remains closed between Waypoint 1 and Waypoint 5; However, the trail is open and camping is available between Waypoint 5 and Waypoint 8. I spoke with a park ranger who advised that it will be another few weeks before opening the trail completely will be considered.

Ron Parker

200

Open

Rated 4/5

Visited: 10/27/2018

There is a lot of snow and mud on the trail. After the initial climb from Colorado 14, we almost immediately got into slushy snow. It continued like this for most of the first half. Some of the steep descents were a little concerning. We considered turning back but decided to forge on since we had gotten to the top. There was a lot of mud in the lowest part of the trail. After we got around the large turn in the low part of the trail, things improved and it was worth the trip but passengers were spooked by the snow and mud. This was a great trail overall and the views were great.

Tim Palmer

Official Crew

47250

Open

Visited: 06/14/2018

All trails in the Colorado State Forest are open for business! Warm weather has melted away the winter snowfall and the park officials has opened the trail for the season. During my visit, I did not happen across another vehicle on the trail. A weekend camping trip is coming soon.

Tim Palmer

Official Crew

47250

Seasonal Closure

Visited: 11/05/2017

A trip to check on the status of the Colorado State Forest trails found that most have been closed for the season by the Colorado Division of Parks and Wildlife. In the past couple of days, nearly a foot of snow has fallen in Gould, CO.

Tim Palmer

Official Crew

47250

Open

Visited: 06/24/2017

Finally open! Enough snow has melted that the Colorado Parks and Wildlife has opened Bockman Road from Colorado Highway 14 into the Colorado State Forest. There are a couple of wet areas, but only minor water accumulation is apparent on the road. Parks officials have taken care of all the downed timber. The off-road season is finally here in the high country.

Tim Palmer

Official Crew

47250

Open

Visited: 09/19/2016

The mountain trails have been beautiful over the past few weeks. The aspen trees have been in their full golden glory making the off-road adventure visually stimulating. High winds and some snow expected in the area will disperse the fall color from the trees very soon.

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