Ryan Boudreau
Mapping Crew - Colorado
Trail Reviews: 46600 points
Questions Answered: 5500 points
Off-Road Experience:
6+ years
Off-Road Style:
Rock Crawling
My Garage:
- (5" lift, 40"+ tires)
- 2016 Ram 1500 (Stock lift, 32" tires)
Hi, I'm Ryan!
I am a Colorado native and I've been wheeling since I was 16 years old. I grew up with a relentless passion for all things Jeep and off road related, and that passion has never died out. I am a member of the Mile-Hi Jeep Club, Patrol 16 Sasquatch Jeepers and currently own an '06 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited (LJ) nicknamed "Minion".
I am a huge supporter of Stay the Trail and Tread Lightly, and have participated and even been in charge of many trail restoration projects. I have been a trail leader several times for events such as All-4-Fun, ColoradoFest, Set Them Free, 14er Fest, and other. I am also the creator of the Unlimited LJ Adventure.
My rig is built for extreme offroading, but I love to get my tires dirty on any kind of trail whether it's rock crawling or just scenic high Alpine drives. I've wheeled all over the country including Colorado, Utah, Kansas, the Carolinas, AZ, and California. I love a great adventure, and love even more to share those adventures with others.
If you see the "minion" out on the trail, make sure to stop and say hello.
My Garage (2)
Lift Size: 5"
Tire Size: 40"+
2006 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon (LJ)
Genright Aluminum Front Hiline fenders
Genright Aluminum Rear Corner Armer
Genright Mini boatside rock sliders
Poison Spyder full cage
Front custom bumper built by The Flop Shop
Genright rear bumper
Front axle is a custom 609 - Spidertrax 9'' center section with D60 outters, running a Yukon Grizzly locker, Yukon Hardcore locking hubs, and chromolly shafts.
Rear axle is also a custom 609 - Trailgear 9" center, d60 shafts, Yuko Zip Locker.
40" Mickey Thompson Baja Boss tires
17'' ATX slab beadlocks
Custom long arm lift with 14" ORI struts
2016 Ram 1500
Lift Size: Stock
Tire Size: 32"
My Trail Reviews (190)
(within last 6 months)Rampart Range Road (03/04/2021)
As stated below, the seasonal gates on both ends are closed but you can access the road in the center via Mount Herman.
Ryan (03/04/2021)
Seasonal Closure now in effect. It starts 3/1 unlike what is stated at the top of the guide.
Banana Peel (03/04/2021)
Seasonal Closure now in effect. It starts 3/1 unlike what is stated at the top of the guide.
Bonis Creek (03/01/2021)
Seasonal Closure now in effect. It starts 3/1 unlike what is stated at the top of the guide.
South Salt Creek (03/01/2021)
Seasonal Closure now in effect.
Topaz Mountain/Wallace Gulch (03/01/2021)
Seasonal Closure now in effect. It starts 3/1 unlike what is stated at the top of the guide.
Happy Platte Road (03/01/2021)
Seasonal Closure now in effect.
Lost Park Road (03/01/2021)
Seasonal Gate has now been closed. You can still travel to waypoint 8 as mentioned in the report below.
Rollins Pass East (01/31/2021)
Made it 6.5 miles up today. The snow is incredibly lack luster and sad right now for the time of year. With that said, there is still a number of deep, soft drifts. Be careful with your decisions. On our way out we saw 2 different rigs traveling alone, with zero winch points and street tires. That is not a good decision for winter wheeling.
Mammoth Gulch (01/31/2021)
The road is super icy and dangerous. It's deceiving because the road is really dry at the beginning. But as soon as you get into the trees it's very icy under a very thin layer of snow. Made it shy of a half mile before deep soft snow keeps you from going any farther.
Independence Trail (01/16/2021)
The trail has changed a lot at Bunker Hill. Some new boulders, some old boulders gone. Getting pretty beat up and well used out there. Trail was dry.
Patriot Trail (01/16/2021)
Good day with no carnage. The trail is dry. As stated in the previous review, Coffin rock is really filled in and it's not really an issue anymore. The exit wall is getting bigger as rock chunks from the top keep breaking off.
Griffin Mountain and Woodchuck Spur (01/03/2021)
Trail was a blast today, even though we didn't make it far on this one. Beyond wp3 it is impassable with extremely deep sugar snow. Hiked over to the cell tower. Super windy over there.
South Spring Gulch (01/03/2021)
I can't comment on the entire trail since I only ran a small section of it. We entered this trail at wp7 after coming from Cascade Creek. There are tracks all over the trails out here. From conditions I saw on the other trails, you can likely get all the way to the junction of South Spring Gulch and Saxon Mountain, but I can't confirm that. We ran the trail to the mine play area between wp9 and wp10, and then took Ute Creek down to 103. A lot of bare dirt patches along the section we drove. Trail is very tracked out and has been heavily used lately.
Ute Creek Road (01/03/2021)
Surprisingly, this trail is 100% passable right now. We ran it from the top down after coming from Cascade Creek, to Molly Brown, and then to South Spring Gulch. The trail is extremely tracked out. It has been heavily used since the last storm. Lot's of dirt still and the snow wasn't more than 8"-10" at its deepest. No big drifts to deal with. Until a few big back to back snows come in, this was be traversable for awhile. I didn't get really any good photos of conditions just because there was literally nothing to take pics of. You can see in the one photo though how bare Mt Evans is and the surrounding hills.
Cascade Creek (01/03/2021)
Trail was GREAT today! Made it extremely far for this time of year. The trail was extremely tracked out and appears to be heavily used since the last snow. Snow is extremely wind blown sugar snow, so very little traction. Between wp9 and wp10 there is a dangerous ice flow to be aware of. 39.714156, -105.658859. We made it a few hundred yards beyond wp10 to a steep uphill climb that was really slick and icy. We couldn't make it up and opted to turn around rather than winch the hill. There were tracks on the hill however, most likely coming downhill from South Spring Gulch.
Lost Park Road (01/01/2021)
The dates listed for opening here are not correct. The seasonal closure dates of this trail are 3/1-6/15. Recent reports suggest the trail is snowy and icy and could be impassable to some vehicles.
Bordenville Gulches (01/01/2021)
Seasonal Closure on this trail has begun. Jan 1- Jun 15 are the dates it is closed. This closure was put into effect as part of the Pike San Isabel Travel Management lawsuit settlement. Details can be found here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/nfs/11558/www/nepa/102995_FSPLT3_2604583.pdf
Slaughterhouse Gulch (01/01/2021)
The seasonal closure of this trail started today.
Old Fall River Road (12/22/2020)
The fire closure is no longer in effect. However, the trail is no closed for the winter season.
Fourmile Area: Fourmile Creek (12/22/2020)
Open until waypoint 5 where the seasonal closure starts.
Slaughterhouse Gulch (12/19/2020)
Lots of snow, lots of ice. Very slippery and sketchy conditions. Don't head in here alone. I stopped at waypoint 2 and walked a ways in, down the counterclockwise direction. Didn't see any tracks heading that way or coming back out. Saw a few trucks come out from the clockwise direction where there were a lot of tracks.
The Chutes (12/15/2020)
Due to snowy and icy conditions, this section of trail might be impassable to traverse or even reach at this time of year.
Cascade Creek (12/15/2020)
Snow packed and icy throughout the entire trail. Do not attempt from the west side. Snow busting should only be attempted from the east side out of Idaho Springs. Not recommended for stock vehicles. Go prepared to get stuck and self recover.
Strawberry Road (12/15/2020)
This trail is now under seasonal closure until June.
Rock Creek (12/15/2020)
Snow packed and icy throughout the entire trail. Although open, the terrain makes this trail very difficult to run in the snow. It is extremely popular and busy with cross country skiers, Best to leave this trail to them for the winter. It's just not a worthy winter wheeling spot.
Sidewinder (12/15/2020)
The Wolford Mountain area is now under its seasonal closure. See you in April!
Button Rock (12/04/2020)
Fire closure has been lifted, but the seasonal closure is now in effect.
Panorama Peak (12/04/2020)
Fire closure has been lifted, but the seasonal closure is now in effect.
Solitude Creek (12/04/2020)
Fire closure has been lifted, but the seasonal closure is now in effect.
Kelly Flats (12/04/2020)
Fire closure has been lifted, but the seasonal closure is now in effect.
Cherokee Park Road (12/04/2020)
Fire closure has been lifted. Trail is back open for use.
Acme Creek Road (12/04/2020)
Fire closure has been lifted, but the seasonal closure is now in effect.
Pearl Beaver Road (12/04/2020)
Fire closure has been lifted, but the seasonal closure is now in effect. The dates at the top of this guide are incorrect. Seasonal dates are 6/15-11/30 for being open.
Switzerland Trail (12/04/2020)
Fire closure has been lifted and the trail is back open.
Miller Rock (12/04/2020)
As of Dec 4th, the Calwood Fire closure has been lifted and thus this trail is open again. https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/arp/alerts-notices/?aid=62734
Pennsylvania Gulch (12/04/2020)
Fire closure has been lifted and the trail is back open.
Sugarloaf Mountain (12/04/2020)
Fire closure has been lifted and the trail is back open.
Pierson Park South (12/04/2020)
Fire closure has been lifted, but the seasonal closure is now in effect.
Pierson Park North (12/04/2020)
Fire closure has been lifted, but the seasonal closure is now in effect.
Johnny Park Road (12/04/2020)
Fire closure has been lifted, but the seasonal closure is now in effect.
T-33 Plane Crash (12/01/2020)
Seasonal Gates have been closed.
Bunce School Road (12/01/2020)
The seasonal Gates have been closed. This closes the southern portion of the trail between Waypoints 12-14. You can still access the Northern end of the trail which remains open all year.
Pole Hill (11/30/2020)
This trail is now outside of the Cameron Peak fire closure and was open for the last few weeks. However, the seasonal closure starts on Dec 1st.
Grizzly Jeep Trail (11/23/2020)
This road is seasonally closed 11/23-5/20.
Coffee Pot Road (11/23/2020)
This road is seasonally closed 11/23-5/20.
White Owl Lake (11/23/2020)
The fire has been contained, and this trail is no longer within a fire closure. However, this road is seasonally closed 11/23-5/20.
Lost Park Road (11/22/2020)
Trail was clear the whole way. It was very dry with mostly dirt showing and only a few stretches of packed snow. This road is EXTREMELY wash boardy. It will rattle your teeth out if you aren't aired down. Trail was packed today with a bunch of people getting Christmas trees.
Georgia Pass (11/22/2020)
Considering tomorrow that the north side of the trail will close for the season, I think it's safe to say the pass is impassable. However, today we were able to make it to the summit from the south side out of Jefferson. The trail had some very hard packed snow, but not a lot of it. We didn't attempt to go down the north side because it had deeper sugar snow and we didn't want to mess with that today.
Topaz Mountain/Wallace Gulch (11/22/2020)
Ran the trail in reverse today. Between waypoint 12 and 7, it is pretty tight in there and only going to get worse over the years as a ton of new trees line both sides of the road bed. The old truck isn't there anymore, so it must have been pulled out. As for current conditions, the trail was mostly snow packed with a few icy sections. It has been very tracked out since the last snow storm, and it doesn't appears any large storms have hit the area yet. Not more than 6"-8" of snow anywhere on the ground. Nice trail.
T-33 Plane Crash (11/19/2020)
The fire ban closure has been lifted and the seasonal gate is still currently open. The forest service told me on the 16th that it was open and did not give me an ETA for closure. I ran Bunce School Road on wednesday, the 18th and can confirm the gates are still open. Not much snow or ice along Bunce, probably the reason the seasonal gate is still open, but right at the start of Park Creek, the trail that feeds into t33, there was a small amount of snow since it's very shady there. Not sure how many more weekend that gate will remain open, even if we don't get snow, so probably call Boulder Ranger District before heading out.
Caribou Creek (North) (11/18/2020)
Ran the trail and re-mapped the entire thing south to north. Trail was surprisingly dry for this time of year and in good shape. There was a vehicle I quickly came across that had blown a rear tire. He did not have any tools so I helped him change the tire and he turned around and headed back out. After that I was the only other vehicle along the route. The mud holes were frozen solid but were still very deep. The creek crossing had a lot of ice, but was not deep with water at all. The gates were still open on 11/23 per the forest service, so I assume they will remain open through the end of the month.
Bunce School Road (11/18/2020)
The seasonal gate is still currently open. The forest service told me on the 16th that it was open and did not give me an ETA for closure. I ran the trail on a wednesday, mid week, and it was still busy with rental OHVs. Not much snow or ice along the trail, probably the reason the seasonal gate is still open.
Park Creek (11/18/2020)
The seasonal gate is still currently open. The forest service told me on the 16th that it was open and did not give me an ETA for closure. I ran Bunce School Road on wednesday, the 18th and can confirm the gates are still open. Not much snow or ice along Bunce, probably the reason the seasonal gate is still open, but right at the start of Park Creek there was a small amount of snow since it's very shady there.
Boulder County Road 68J (11/18/2020)
Trail was dry and snow-free. Without a GPS or a very good map, this road would be hard to find. The locals do as much signage as possible to try and keep traffic out. Stay on the county road and you will have no problems. This is a nice relaxing drive. Although I did it during the week, I didn't see any other vehicles along the road, only a couple of hikers. This is a very good beginner trail in my opinion.
Beaver Creek (11/12/2020)
Not under any forest closure. Open until seasonal closure takes effect. May be impassable due to snow.
Miller Creek (11/10/2020)
Stage 3 fire restrictions have been lifted as of 6am, 11/10/20. The forest is no longer fully closed. Areas within fire perimeters remain closed. See closure maps here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD844558
Expect winter conditions on trails. Some trails may be impassable due to snow.
Bard Creek (11/10/2020)
Stage 3 fire restrictions have been lifted as of 6am, 11/10/20. The forest is no longer fully closed. Areas within fire perimeters remain closed. See closure maps here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD844558
Expect winter conditions on trails. Some trails may be impassable due to snow.
Winiger Ridge (Gross Reservoir) (11/10/2020)
Stage 3 fire restrictions have been lifted as of 6am, 11/10/20. The forest is no longer fully closed. Areas within fire perimeters remain closed. See closure maps here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD844558
Expect winter conditions on trails. Some trails may be impassable due to snow.
Democrat Mountain (11/10/2020)
Stage 3 fire restrictions have been lifted as of 6am, 11/10/20. The forest is no longer fully closed. Areas within fire perimeters remain closed. See closure maps here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD844558
Expect winter conditions on trails. Some trails may be impassable due to snow.
Spring Creek (11/10/2020)
Stage 3 fire restrictions have been lifted as of 6am, 11/10/20. The forest is no longer fully closed. Areas within fire perimeters remain closed. See closure maps here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD844558
Expect winter conditions on trails. Some trails may be impassable due to snow.
Miners Gulch (11/10/2020)
Stage 3 fire restrictions have been lifted as of 6am, 11/10/20. The forest is no longer fully closed. Areas within fire perimeters remain closed. See closure maps here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD844558
Expect winter conditions on trails. Some trails may be impassable due to snow.
Freeman Gulch Cutoff aka Miners Ridge (11/10/2020)
Stage 3 fire restrictions have been lifted as of 6am, 11/10/20. The forest is no longer fully closed. Areas within fire perimeters remain closed. See closure maps here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD844558
Expect winter conditions on trails. Some trails may be impassable due to snow.
Mosquito Creek Road (11/10/2020)
Stage 3 fire restrictions have been lifted as of 6am, 11/10/20. The forest is no longer fully closed. Areas within fire perimeters remain closed. See closure maps here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD844558
Expect winter conditions on trails. Some trails may be impassable due to snow.
Yankee Mosquito (Kingston Peak Cutoff) (11/10/2020)
Stage 3 fire restrictions have been lifted as of 6am, 11/10/20. The forest is no longer fully closed. Areas within fire perimeters remain closed. See closure maps here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD844558
Expect winter conditions on trails. Some trails may be impassable due to snow.
Rainbow Road (11/10/2020)
Stage 3 fire restrictions have been lifted as of 6am, 11/10/20. The forest is no longer fully closed. Areas within fire perimeters remain closed. See closure maps here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD844558
Expect winter conditions on trails. Some trails may be impassable due to snow, including this one.
Stevens Gulch Road (11/10/2020)
Stage 3 fire restrictions have been lifted as of 6am, 11/10/20. The forest is no longer fully closed. Areas within fire perimeters remain closed. See closure maps here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD844558
Expect winter conditions on trails. Some trails may be impassable due to snow.
Chinns Lake (11/10/2020)
Stage 3 fire restrictions have been lifted as of 6am, 11/10/20. The forest is no longer fully closed. Areas within fire perimeters remain closed. See closure maps here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD844558
Expect winter conditions on trails. Some trails may be impassable due to snow, including this one.
Yankee Hill to Central City (11/10/2020)
Stage 3 fire restrictions have been lifted as of 6am, 11/10/20. The forest is no longer fully closed. Areas within fire perimeters remain closed. See closure maps here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD844558
Expect winter conditions on trails. Some trails may be impassable due to snow.
Oh-My-God Road (Virginia Canyon) (11/10/2020)
Stage 3 fire restrictions have been lifted as of 6am, 11/10/20. The forest is no longer fully closed. Areas within fire perimeters remain closed. See closure maps here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD844558
Expect winter conditions on trails. Some trails may be impassable due to snow.
Caribou Creek (North) (11/10/2020)
Stage 3 fire restrictions have been lifted as of 6am, 11/10/20. The forest is no longer fully closed. Areas within fire perimeters remain closed. See closure maps here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD844558
Expect winter conditions on trails. Some trails may be impassable due to snow.
South Spring Gulch (11/10/2020)
Stage 3 fire restrictions have been lifted as of 6am, 11/10/20. The forest is no longer fully closed. Areas within fire perimeters remain closed. See closure maps here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD844558
Expect winter conditions on trails. Some trails may be impassable due to snow.
Washoe Gulch (11/10/2020)
Stage 3 fire restrictions have been lifted as of 6am, 11/10/20. The forest is no longer fully closed. Areas within fire perimeters remain closed. See closure maps here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD844558
Expect winter conditions on trails. Some trails may be impassable due to snow.
Cumberland Gulch (11/10/2020)
Stage 3 fire restrictions have been lifted as of 6am, 11/10/20. The forest is no longer fully closed. Areas within fire perimeters remain closed. See closure maps here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD844558
Expect winter conditions on trails. Some trails may be impassable due to snow.
Rollins Pass West (11/10/2020)
Stage 3 fire restrictions have been lifted as of 6am, 11/10/20. The forest is no longer fully closed. Areas within fire perimeters remain closed. See closure maps here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD844558
Expect winter conditions on trails. Some trails may be impassable due to snow.
Mill Creek (11/10/2020)
Stage 3 fire restrictions have been lifted as of 6am, 11/10/20. The forest is no longer fully closed. Areas within fire perimeters remain closed. See closure maps here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD844558
Expect winter conditions on trails. Some trails may be impassable due to snow.
Mad Creek (11/10/2020)
Stage 3 fire restrictions have been lifted as of 6am, 11/10/20. The forest is no longer fully closed. Areas within fire perimeters remain closed. See closure maps here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD844558
Expect winter conditions on trails. Some trails may be impassable due to snow.
Ironclads (11/10/2020)
Stage 3 fire restrictions have been lifted as of 6am, 11/10/20. The forest is no longer fully closed. Areas within fire perimeters remain closed. See closure maps here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD844558
Expect winter conditions on trails. Some trails may be impassable due to snow.
Grizzly Gulch Road (11/10/2020)
Stage 3 fire restrictions have been lifted as of 6am, 11/10/20. The forest is no longer fully closed. Areas within fire perimeters remain closed. See closure maps here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD844558
Expect winter conditions on trails. Some trails may be impassable due to snow.
Columbine Road (11/10/2020)
Stage 3 fire restrictions have been lifted as of 6am, 11/10/20. The forest is no longer fully closed. Areas within fire perimeters remain closed. See closure maps here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD844558
Expect winter conditions on trails. Some trails may be impassable due to snow.
Yankee Hill - The Actual Hill (11/10/2020)
Stage 3 fire restrictions have been lifted as of 6am, 11/10/20. The forest is no longer fully closed. Areas within fire perimeters remain closed. See closure maps here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD844558
Expect winter conditions on trails. Some trails may be impassable due to snow, including this trail.
Ute Creek Road (11/10/2020)
Stage 3 fire restrictions have been lifted as of 6am, 11/10/20. The forest is no longer fully closed. Areas within fire perimeters remain closed. See closure maps here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD844558
Expect winter conditions on trails. Some trails may be impassable due to snow.
The Chutes (11/10/2020)
Stage 3 fire restrictions have been lifted as of 6am, 11/10/20. The forest is no longer fully closed. Areas within fire perimeters remain closed. See closure maps here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD844558
Expect winter conditions on trails. Some trails may be impassable due to snow.
Bunce School Road (11/10/2020)
Stage 3 fire restrictions have been lifted as of 6am, 11/10/20. The forest is no longer fully closed. Areas within fire perimeters remain closed. See closure maps here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD844558
Expect winter conditions on trails. Some trails may be impassable due to snow.
Bill Moore To Mill Creek Cut Off (11/10/2020)
Stage 3 fire restrictions have been lifted as of 6am, 11/10/20. The forest is no longer fully closed. Areas within fire perimeters remain closed. See closure maps here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD844558
Expect winter conditions on trails. Some trails may be impassable due to snow.
Big Meadows (11/10/2020)
Stage 3 fire restrictions have been lifted as of 6am, 11/10/20. The forest is no longer fully closed. Areas within fire perimeters remain closed. See closure maps here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD844558
Expect winter conditions on trails. Some trails may be impassable due to snow.
Beaver Creek (11/10/2020)
Stage 3 fire restrictions have been lifted as of 6am, 11/10/20. The forest is no longer fully closed. Areas within fire perimeters remain closed. See closure maps here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD844558
Expect winter conditions on trails. Some trails may be impassable due to snow.
Bill Moore Lake (11/10/2020)
Stage 3 fire restrictions have been lifted as of 6am, 11/10/20. The forest is no longer fully closed. Areas within fire perimeters remain closed. See closure maps here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD844558
Expect winter conditions on trails. Some trails may be impassable due to snow.
Aqueduct Road (11/10/2020)
Stage 3 fire restrictions have been lifted as of 6am, 11/10/20. The forest is no longer fully closed. Areas within fire perimeters remain closed. See closure maps here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD844558
Expect winter conditions on trails. Some trails may be impassable due to snow.
Saxon Mountain (11/10/2020)
Stage 3 fire restrictions have been lifted as of 6am, 11/10/20. The forest is no longer fully closed. Areas within fire perimeters remain closed. See closure maps here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD844558
Expect winter conditions on trails. Some trails may be impassable due to snow.
Trail Creek Road (11/10/2020)
Stage 3 fire restrictions have been lifted as of 6am, 11/10/20. The forest is no longer fully closed. Areas within fire perimeters remain closed. See closure maps here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD844558
Expect winter conditions on trails. Some trails may be impassable due to snow.
Devil's Canyon (11/10/2020)
Emailed the FS today asking about this road. It is back open for now. It was closed due to stage 3 fire restrictions. Those restrictions have been lifted and the gates reopened until 12/16 when the seasonal closure begins.
Red Elephant Hill (11/10/2020)
Stage 3 fire restrictions have been lifted as of 6am, 11/10/20. The forest is no longer fully closed. Areas within fire perimeters remain closed. See closure maps here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD844558
Expect winter conditions on trails. Some trails may be impassable due to snow.
Miller Rock (11/09/2020)
Currently still closed due to fire. Find details here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD844558
Keyser Creek (11/09/2020)
Stage 3 fire restrictions have been lifted as of 6am, 11/10/20. The forest is no longer fully closed. Areas within fire perimeters remain closed. See closure maps here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD844558
Expect winter conditions on trails. Some trails may be impassable due to snow.
Jones Pass (11/09/2020)
Stage 3 fire restrictions have been lifted as of 6am, 11/10/20. The forest is no longer fully closed. Areas within fire perimeters remain closed. See closure maps here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD844558
Expect winter conditions on trails. Some trails may be impassable due to snow.
Little Muddy Creek (11/09/2020)
Stage 3 fire restrictions have been lifted as of 6am, 11/10/20. The forest is no longer fully closed. Areas within fire perimeters remain closed. See closure maps here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD844558
Expect winter conditions on trails. Some trails may be impassable due to snow.
Meadow Creek Road (11/09/2020)
Stage 3 fire restrictions have been lifted as of 6am, 11/10/20. The forest is no longer fully closed. Areas within fire perimeters remain closed. See closure maps here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD844558
Expect winter conditions on trails. Some trails may be impassable due to snow.
Park Creek (11/09/2020)
Stage 3 fire restrictions have been lifted as of 6am, 11/10/20. The forest is no longer fully closed. Areas within fire perimeters remain closed. See closure maps here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD844558
Expect winter conditions on trails. Some trails may be impassable due to snow.
Rock Creek (11/09/2020)
Stage 3 fire restrictions have been lifted as of 6am, 11/10/20. The forest is no longer fully closed. Areas within fire perimeters remain closed. See closure maps here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD844558
Expect winter conditions on trails. Some trails may be impassable due to snow.
Rocky Point (11/09/2020)
Stage 3 fire restrictions have been lifted as of 6am, 11/10/20. The forest is no longer fully closed. Areas within fire perimeters remain closed. See closure maps here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD844558
Expect winter conditions on trails. Some trails may be impassable due to snow.
Cook Creek Rim (11/09/2020)
Stage 3 fire restrictions have been lifted as of 6am, 11/10/20. The forest is no longer fully closed. Areas within fire perimeters remain closed. See closure maps here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD844558
Expect winter conditions on trails. Some trails may be impassable due to snow.
Lake Evelyn (11/09/2020)
Stage 3 fire restrictions have been lifted as of 6am, 11/10/20. The forest is no longer fully closed. Areas within fire perimeters remain closed. See closure maps here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD844558
Expect winter conditions on trails. Some trails may be impassable due to snow.
Byers Peak (11/09/2020)
Stage 3 fire restrictions have been lifted as of 6am, 11/10/20. The forest is no longer fully closed. Areas within fire perimeters remain closed. See closure maps here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD844558
Expect winter conditions on trails. Some trails may be impassable due to snow.
Silver Creek (11/09/2020)
Stage 3 fire restrictions have been lifted as of 6am, 11/10/20. The forest is no longer fully closed. Areas within fire perimeters remain closed. See closure maps here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD844558
Expect winter conditions on trails. Some trails may be impassable due to snow.
Keyser Ridge (11/09/2020)
Trail is still closed due to fire activity. Find details here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD844558
Woods Creek Road (11/09/2020)
Stage 3 fire restrictions have been lifted as of 6am, 11/10/20. The forest is no longer fully closed. Areas within fire perimeters remain closed. See closure maps here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD844558
Expect winter conditions on trails. Some trails may be impassable due to snow.
Stillwater Pass (11/09/2020)
As a result of the East Troublesome Fire, Forest Order MBRNF-PRD-2020-290 and ARP-SRD-2020-10 have temporarily closed this trail. Find details here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD844558
Little Gravel Spur (11/09/2020)
As a result of the East Troublesome Fire, Forest Order MBRNF-PRD-2020-290 and ARP-SRD-2020-10 have temporarily closed this trail. Find details here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD844558
Camway Trail (11/09/2020)
As a result of the East Troublesome Fire, Forest Order MBRNF-PRD-2020-290 and ARP-SRD-2020-10 have temporarily closed this trail. Find details here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD844558
Gravel Mountain (11/09/2020)
As a result of the East Troublesome Fire, Forest Order MBRNF-PRD-2020-290 and ARP-SRD-2020-10 have temporarily closed this trail. Find details here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD844558
NFSR 814.1 (11/09/2020)
As a result of the East Troublesome Fire, Forest Order MBRNF-PRD-2020-290 and ARP-SRD-2020-10 have temporarily closed this trail. Find details here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD844558
NFSR 815.1 (11/09/2020)
As a result of the East Troublesome Fire, Forest Order MBRNF-PRD-2020-290 and ARP-SRD-2020-10 have temporarily closed this trail. Find details here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD844558
Gypsum Creek Road (11/07/2020)
I have read conflicting information regarding the fishing at LEDE Reservoir. Some sources say the fishing is good, others say there are no fish at all. I didn't throw a line in, so I can't speak to that part, but the plethora of camping options along this road were really nice. Seeings that I visited on a fall day, deep into hunting season, there were not any weekend campers around, but I expect this area can get pretty busy seeing how close to town it is and how easily accessable it is as well. It offers some great views, even on a clowdy day.
Brush-Gypsum Road (11/07/2020)
Although technically open and passable at the time I ran it, the trail was extremely sketchy due to a couple of snowy and icy sections in the thick trees. The mud was also really slick in one spot where the truck crab walked for about 15 yards. If any more snow has fallen since the 7th, I would not recommend taking this road in a full-size 4wd. A small, lightweight vehicle such as an ATV or side by side would be best.
As for the road itself, it was not very exciting. A lot of tree cover so not very many views except at the very start. There are a couple of cool campsites once you get close to Sylvan Lake.
Stony Pass (10/29/2020)
This trail is not seasonally closed until 3/15. Although it might be impassable, the seasonal closure is only a couple of months long, in the spring. This information can be found on the Rio Grande National Forest, Divide Ranger District MVUM. The San Juan National Forest side of the pass does not have a seasonal designation and is opened via dozer when conditions allow.
Silver Basin (10/29/2020)
Recent snowstorms have rendered the trail impassable. It's unlikely the trail will melt out again this year.
Bear Town aka Kite Lake (10/29/2020)
This trail is not seasonally closed until 3/15. Although it might be impassable, the seasonal closure is only a couple of months long, in the spring. This information can be found on the Rio Grande National Forest, Divide Ranger District MVUM.
Rock Creek (10/28/2020)
Due to dangerous fire conditions, Arapahoe National Forest has closed the forest to all visitors. This decision will be re-evaluated daily as conditions change. See the order here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD831612
Monument Rocks (10/24/2020)
Awesome trail, and a perfect time of year to run it. Man it sure was dusty, but the weather was not too hot. It was cold first thing in the morning but warmed up nicely. There are a lot of great camping spots along this road and some really cool views too. I wasn't sure what to expect besides some dirt road blasting, but there are a lot of things that make you want to slow down and take in the scenery.
Coal Canyon (10/24/2020)
Driving through the wash at the beginning reminds you a lot of 21 road, minus all the boulders. The climb up out of the canyon to reach the overlooks at the bookcliffs is surprisingly steep! Put the vehicle in low range and you should have no problems. If it's wet, I can see this being a slick descent from the top. The view from the top is so incredibly awesome! Well worth the drive.
North Soda (10/24/2020)
This trail doesn't offer any obstacles, nor is it the most exciting drive, but the cabin at the end is really cool and there are a lot of good camping options along this road. If you are looking to "get away from it all" but still be close to town, this is a great option for that. We only saw one ATV the entire time we were on the trail, on a gorgeous fall Saturday.
Corcoran Wash/Dry Creek (10/24/2020)
Super easy dirt drive with a couple of cool stops along the way. Only a few campsites, none of which provide any shade. The hoodoos are really cool to see. Passed by a TON of gas/oil pads. The damage from the Pine Gulch fire is pretty crazy to see. Glad to see the road system was used as a good fire break. A great example of why roads should remain open for public use so that they can be used for solid fire breaks in the future.
Ophir Pass (10/23/2020)
Trail is currently open all the way through again with only the lands south of the road closed due to the fire.
Blue Ridge (Williams Peak) (10/22/2020)
Trail is again closed due to a Forest Closure due to extreme fire behavior and fire danger. Forest Order can be found here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD832601&fbclid=IwAR1lBbj1v4CRBNwZ3rv0j-so-xUccxc-GbmFj7JSq-HBAzvYt0FJHsWRWaY
Beaver Creek (10/22/2020)
Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests have closed many areas of the forest due to active fires, extreme fire behavior, and extreme fire danger. This trail is within that closure until it is rescinded. Forest Order can be found here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD832601&fbclid=IwAR1lBbj1v4CRBNwZ3rv0j-so-xUccxc-GbmFj7JSq-HBAzvYt0FJHsWRWaY
Aqueduct Road (10/22/2020)
Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests have closed many areas of the forest due to active fires, extreme fire behavior, and extreme fire danger. This trail is within that closure until it is rescinded. Forest Order can be found here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD832601&fbclid=IwAR1lBbj1v4CRBNwZ3rv0j-so-xUccxc-GbmFj7JSq-HBAzvYt0FJHsWRWaY
Woods Creek Road (10/22/2020)
Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests have closed many areas of the forest due to active fires, extreme fire behavior, and extreme fire danger. This trail is within that closure until it is rescinded. Forest Order can be found here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD832601&fbclid=IwAR1lBbj1v4CRBNwZ3rv0j-so-xUccxc-GbmFj7JSq-HBAzvYt0FJHsWRWaY
Rollins Pass West (10/22/2020)
Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests have closed many areas of the forest due to active fires, extreme fire behavior, and extreme fire danger. This trail is within that closure until it is rescinded. Forest Order can be found here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD832601&fbclid=IwAR1lBbj1v4CRBNwZ3rv0j-so-xUccxc-GbmFj7JSq-HBAzvYt0FJHsWRWaY
Meadow Creek Road (10/22/2020)
Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests have closed many areas of the forest due to active fires, extreme fire behavior, and extreme fire danger. This trail is within that closure until it is rescinded. Forest Order can be found here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD832601&fbclid=IwAR1lBbj1v4CRBNwZ3rv0j-so-xUccxc-GbmFj7JSq-HBAzvYt0FJHsWRWaY
Big Meadows (10/22/2020)
Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests have closed many areas of the forest due to active fires, extreme fire behavior, and extreme fire danger. This trail is within that closure until it is rescinded. Forest Order can be found here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD832601&fbclid=IwAR1lBbj1v4CRBNwZ3rv0j-so-xUccxc-GbmFj7JSq-HBAzvYt0FJHsWRWaY
Little Muddy Creek (10/22/2020)
Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests have closed many areas of the forest due to active fires, extreme fire behavior, and extreme fire danger. This trail is within that closure until it is rescinded. Forest Order can be found here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD832601&fbclid=IwAR1lBbj1v4CRBNwZ3rv0j-so-xUccxc-GbmFj7JSq-HBAzvYt0FJHsWRWaY
Clear Lake (10/21/2020)
Due to the Ice Fire, this trail is currently closed, and a small part of the San Juan National Forest. Find the forest order and map here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/sanjuan/notices/?cid=STELPRDB5245061
Ophir Pass (10/21/2020)
Due to the Ice Fire, the east side of Ophir Pass in San Juan County is currently closed. Find the forest order and map here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/sanjuan/notices/?cid=STELPRDB5245061
Columbine Road (10/20/2020)
Due to dangerous fire conditions, Arapahoe National Forest has closed the forest to all visitors. This decision will be re-evaluated daily as conditions change. See the order here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD831612
Democrat Mountain (10/20/2020)
Due to dangerous fire conditions, Arapahoe National Forest has closed the forest to all visitors. This decision will be re-evaluated daily as conditions change. See the order here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD831612
Stevens Gulch Road (10/20/2020)
Due to dangerous fire conditions, Arapahoe National Forest has closed the forest to all visitors. This decision will be re-evaluated daily as conditions change. See the order here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD831612
Grizzly Gulch Road (10/20/2020)
Due to dangerous fire conditions, Arapahoe National Forest has closed the forest to all visitors. This decision will be re-evaluated daily as conditions change. See the order here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD831612
Spring Creek (10/20/2020)
Due to dangerous fire conditions, Arapahoe National Forest has closed the forest to all visitors. This decision will be re-evaluated daily as conditions change. See the order here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD831612
Silver Creek (10/20/2020)
Due to dangerous fire conditions, Arapahoe National Forest has closed the forest to all visitors. This decision will be re-evaluated daily as conditions change. See the order here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD831612
Red Elephant Hill (10/20/2020)
Due to dangerous fire conditions, Arapahoe National Forest has closed the forest to all visitors. This decision will be re-evaluated daily as conditions change. See the order here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD831612
Mad Creek (10/20/2020)
Due to dangerous fire conditions, Arapahoe National Forest has closed the forest to all visitors. This decision will be re-evaluated daily as conditions change. See the order here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD831612
Bill Moore Lake (10/20/2020)
Due to dangerous fire conditions, Arapahoe National Forest has closed the forest to all visitors. This decision will be re-evaluated daily as conditions change. See the order here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD831612
Miller Creek (10/20/2020)
Due to dangerous fire conditions, Arapahoe National Forest has closed the forest to all visitors. This decision will be re-evaluated daily as conditions change. See the order here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD831612
The Chutes (10/20/2020)
Due to dangerous fire conditions, Arapahoe National Forest has closed the forest to all visitors. This decision will be re-evaluated daily as conditions change. See the order here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD831612
Bill Moore To Mill Creek Cut Off (10/20/2020)
Due to dangerous fire conditions, Arapahoe National Forest has closed the forest to all visitors. This decision will be re-evaluated daily as conditions change. See the order here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD831612
Mill Creek (10/20/2020)
Due to dangerous fire conditions, Arapahoe National Forest has closed the forest to all visitors. This decision will be re-evaluated daily as conditions change. See the order here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD831612
Winiger Ridge (Gross Reservoir) (10/20/2020)
Due to dangerous fire conditions, Arapahoe National Forest has closed the forest to all visitors. This decision will be re-evaluated daily as conditions change. See the order here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD831612
Caribou Creek (North) (10/20/2020)
Due to dangerous fire conditions, Arapahoe National Forest has closed the forest to all visitors. This decision will be re-evaluated daily as conditions change. See the order here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD831612
Peewink Mountain (10/18/2020)
Per Forest Order ARP-BRD-2020-04, this trail is currently closed due to the Cal Wood Fire. See the order and map here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/arp/alerts-notices/?aid=62734
Matchless (10/18/2020)
Per Forest Order ARP-BRD-2020-04, this trail is currently closed due to the Cal Wood Fire. See the order and map here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/arp/alerts-notices/?aid=62734
Gordon Gulch (10/18/2020)
Per Forest Order ARP-BRD-2020-04, this trail is currently closed due to the Cal Wood Fire. See the order and map here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/arp/alerts-notices/?aid=62734
Upham Gulch (10/18/2020)
Per Forest Order ARP-BRD-2020-04, this trail is currently closed due to the Cal Wood Fire. See the order and map here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/arp/alerts-notices/?aid=62734
East Upham Spur (10/18/2020)
Per Forest Order ARP-BRD-2020-04, this trail is currently closed due to the Cal Wood Fire. See the order and map here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/arp/alerts-notices/?aid=62734
East Upham Loop (10/18/2020)
Per Forest Order ARP-BRD-2020-04, this trail is currently closed due to the Cal Wood Fire. See the order and map here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/arp/alerts-notices/?aid=62734
Pennsylvania Gulch (10/18/2020)
Per Forest Order ARP-BRD-2020-04, this trail is currently closed due to the Cal Wood Fire. See the order and map here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/arp/alerts-notices/?aid=62734
Sugarloaf Mountain (10/18/2020)
Per Forest Order ARP-BRD-2020-04, this trail is currently closed due to the Cal Wood Fire. See the order and map here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/arp/alerts-notices/?aid=62734
Switzerland Trail (10/18/2020)
Per Forest Order ARP-BRD-2020-04, this trail is currently closed due to the Cal Wood Fire. See the order and map here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/arp/alerts-notices/?aid=62734
Ironclads (10/17/2020)
A new Fire in Boulder County has put this area under evacuation orders per the county Sheriff's map. Nothing official from the Forest Service yet, but I expect that to come out tomorrow morning.
Middle St. Vrain (10/17/2020)
A new Fire in Boulder County has put this area under evacuation orders per the county Sheriffs map. Nothing official from the Forest Service yet, but I expect that to come out tomorrow morning.
Park Creek (10/17/2020)
A new Fire in Boulder County has put this area under evacuation orders per the county Sheriff's map. Nothing official from the Forest Service yet, but I expect that to come out tomorrow morning.
T-33 Plane Crash (10/17/2020)
A new Fire in Boulder County has put this area under evacuation orders per the county Sheriff's map. Nothing official from the Forest Service yet, but I expect that to come out tomorrow morning.
Bunce School Road (10/17/2020)
A new Fire in Boulder County has put this area under evacuation orders per the county Sheriff's map. Nothing official from the Forest Service yet, but I expect that to come out tomorrow morning.
Cherokee Park Road (10/15/2020)
All of Canyon Lakes Ranger District is now closed due to active fire.
https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd807181.pdf
Bowen Lake Loop (10/15/2020)
The trail is back open. Only trails within the fire perimeter are still closed. See the new closure map here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd811257.pdf
Transfer Trail (10/15/2020)
The trail is back open. Only trails within the fire perimeter are still closed. See the new closure map here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd811257.pdf
Coffee Pot Road (10/15/2020)
The trail is back open. Only trails within the fire perimeter are still closed. See the new closure map here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd811257.pdf
Grizzly Jeep Trail (10/15/2020)
The trail is back open. Only trails within the fire perimeter are still closed. See the new closure map here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd811257.pdf
Rocky Point (10/14/2020)
Trail is still closed due to fire activity.
Jones Pass (10/14/2020)
Trail is still closed due to fire activity.
Blue Ridge (Williams Peak) (10/14/2020)
This trail is no longer being affected by the Williams Fork fire and is now open again.
Byers Peak (10/14/2020)
Trail is still closed due to fire activity.
Lake Evelyn (10/14/2020)
Trail is still closed due to fire activity.
Keyser Creek (10/14/2020)
Although the trail is not officially closed until around waypoint 4, there are no recreation opportunities to that point. Just residences.
Still closed due to fire activity.
Cook Creek Rim (10/14/2020)
Trail is still closed due to fire activity.
Little Muddy Creek (10/14/2020)
The trail is currently closed between waypoints 1-6. Beyond that point coming from the north, the trail is open for use.
Per the Forest Service - To provide additional access near the Williams Fork Fire, Arapaho National Forest managers have lifted closures on the northern portions of Beaver Creek Road (Forest Service Road 133) and Little Muddy Creek Road (Forest Service Road 134.1). Opening these roads will allow motorized access into the Blue Ridge area north of the fire. See the order and a map: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/arp/alerts-notices/?aid=60908
Beaver Creek (10/14/2020)
The road is currently open until waypoint 3, and closed beyond that point.
To provide additional access near the Williams Fork Fire, Arapaho National Forest managers have lifted closures on the northern portions of Beaver Creek Road (Forest Service Road 133) and Little Muddy Creek Road (Forest Service Road 134.1). Opening these roads will allow motorized access into the Blue Ridge area north of the fire. See the order and a map: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/arp/alerts-notices/?aid=60908
Coal Gulch (09/29/2020)
As of today, 9/29/20, Coal Gulch is only open to the fire edge, which is right around waypoint 9. The current closure will likely remain in effect through winter, with the exception of a possible opening of the entire Coal Gulch area. The local BLM office will update their pages when updates occur.
Closure Map: https://www.blm.gov/sites/blm.gov/files/documents/files/ClosureAreaMap_40x40_20200910_PineGulch_COGRD307_topo%20%281%29.pdf
Info: https://www.blm.gov/programs/public-safety-and-fire/fire-and-aviation/regional-information/colorado/southwest-district
21 Road (09/28/2020)
The trail is back open again until the final obstacle. After that, you must return to the trailhead as the optional exit through Coal Gulch is currently closed.
Billings Canyon (09/16/2020)
Ran this as part of the 2020 Unlimited LJ Adventure. The trail starts out a little slow with small rocks and sporadic small obstacles, but once you hit waypoint 6, the trail is consistently technical.
The Cutoff (09/16/2020)
Killer trail with awesome obstacles.
Pritchett Canyon (09/14/2020)
Finally a clean run through this trail! 3rd time I've ran it and first time without winching. Took 13 LJs in and finished the main pritchett portion in 4.5hrs. Then of course the drive out through behind the rocks always takes forever!
Hells Revenge (09/14/2020)
Great day on the trail. We ran Hells as the final day in Moab during the 2020 Unlimited LJ Adventure. Plenty of traffic still for it being a monday. It was a little warm, but still a great day. I woukd agree with some previous comments that the section coming out of the trail is getting a bit beat up. Also, note that the parking lot at the very end is currently very limited because it is being used for construction, so there is not as much open trailer parking as there once was.
Poison Spider Mesa (09/12/2020)
Fun hot day. Not a lot of traffic.
Coon Hollow (09/10/2020)
Road is back open again.
Cedar Park Road (09/06/2020)
As of 9/6, forest order aRP-CLRD-2020-04 has closed this trail due to the Cameron Fire
Storm Mountain (09/06/2020)
As of 9/6, forest order aRP-CLRD-2020-04 has closed this trail due to the Cameron Fire
Foggy Park Road (09/06/2020)
As of 9/6, forest order aRP-CLRD-2020-04 has closed this trail due to the Cameron Fire
Storm Drain (09/06/2020)
As of 9/6, forest order aRP-CLRD-2020-04 has closed this trail due to the Cameron Fire
Old Fall River Road (09/06/2020)
The trail is currently closed due to fire activity from the Cameron Fire.