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Category: Trail Status

Current Trail Status / Conditions

Road Closures

By Webmaster Posted on October 5, 2017 Posted in Trail Status

It appears the following roads are closed for the season. Imogene Pass is closed from Tomboy to the county line (summit) Black Bear Pass Bolam Pass California Pass Cinammon Pass Corkscrew Pass Engineer Pass Hotel Draw Hurricane Pass Ophir Pass …

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High Mountain Passes

By Webmaster Posted on September 23, 2017 Posted in News, Trail Status

There have been reports of small snow drifts and icy conditions on the high mountain passes. Please use caution and watch for possible closures this weekend.

Vandals tear out Poughkeepsie Trail Gate

By Webmaster Posted on July 21, 2017 Posted in News, Trail Status

Vandals tore out the North Gate of the Poughkeepsie Trail just off Mineral Creek. The ws4w Trail Crew found the damage when heading up to unlock the gate at the direction of the USFS. The vandals apparently used a winch …

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Yankee Boy Basin Re-opened

By Webmaster Posted on July 20, 2017 Posted in News, Trail Status

Ouray County Road & Bridge crew worked overtime to re-open CR361 into Yankee Boy. There is reported to be a lot of mud and debris still on th road and drivers are cautioned when driving the shelf portion of the …

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Poughkeepsie Gulch Trail Opening

By Webmaster Posted on July 17, 2017 Posted in News, Trail Status

The BLM/San Juan County has opened the Southern gates to the Poughkeepsie Gulch trail as of today. The Northern gate will open on Wednesday 7/19/2017 about Noon. The WS4W Trail crew will be leaving Montrose at 9am to head up …

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Black Opens Effective 7/13/2017

By Webmaster Posted on July 13, 2017 Posted in News, Trail Status

After yesterdays trail closure to allow the removal of equipment, San Miguel County has brought the bulldozers down off the trail and officially opened the Black Bear Trail this morning, 7/13/2017. County road crews caution early travelers that there is …

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No access to Bridal Veil Falls – Wednesday, July 12th

By Webmaster Posted on July 11, 2017 Posted in News, Trail Status

No access to Bridal Veil Falls – Wednesday, July 12th No access to Bridal Veil Falls on Wednesday, July 12th No vehicles, hikers or bikers allowed. The San Miguel County Road Crew will be coming off of the switchbacks on …

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Alpine Loop/Engineer Pass Update

By Webmaster Posted on June 15, 2017 Posted in News, Trail Status

Alert Notification Road Assistant:Rock scaling mitigation is underway on Engineer Pass (County Road 18) in efforts to get the road opened as soon as possible. The Ouray County Road department is working to get assistance in clearing the landslide and …

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Alpine Loop CLOSED

By Webmaster Posted on June 1, 2017 Posted in News, Trail Status

Due to a massive landslide approximately 3/4 of a mile from the beginning of the Alpine Loop on Mineral Gulch from Highway 550, the Alpine Loop is closed to all traffic from the West end. There is no word yet …

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Jun
16
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8:00 am St. George Jeepers trip to Torry...
St. George Jeepers trip to Torry...
Jun 16 @ 8:00 am – Jun 19 @ 6:00 pm
Leave the Broken Spur Inn 9:00 am for pre-run of Bull Creek Pass on the 16th. Rated a 3. Official information and drivers meeting June 16 at 7:30 pm at Broken Spur Conference room. 3 trails rated 3 and 4 …

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Jun
21
Sat
9:00 am Red Rocks 4 Wheelers trail of th...
Red Rocks 4 Wheelers trail of th...
Jun 21 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Lisbon Valley area-Mine over matter, rated a 3
Jul
1
Tue
7:00 pm Club Meeting
Club Meeting
Jul 1 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Monthly club meeting 7:00 pm at Lion’s Clubhouse, 602 North Nevada, Montrose The club meets the first Tuesday of every month unless displaced by a holiday.
Jul
2
Wed
9:00 pm Escalante Canyon
Escalante Canyon
Jul 2 @ 9:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Escalante Canyon and return on Dry Mesa Jeep Road. Meet at Delta City Market at 9AM with a full tank of gas, lunch, snacks and water. Escalante Canyon is rated a 2/3 and Dry Mesa is rated a 4. Any …

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4
Fri
9:00 am 4th of July Parade
4th of July Parade
Jul 4 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
4th of July Parade-Details to follow as we get closer or by July’s meeting
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