7/19/20

- Red Elephant Hill Road FSR 171.3A OPEN all the way.

More difficult than I remember. Way fun and beautiful :)

Birds Eye View of Patricks dilemma :)



- 7/18/20: Courtesy of trail driver Donna B.

- Just rode it on an ATV on 7/18/20, steep & boulders, two spots that required a winch as the ATV slid on loose dirt, placing the ATV on top of a boulder and hung up on it.

Experienced rider of 21 years and another experienced rider also got hung up even though we tried a different path/method.

NOTE: The bottom 1/2 of this trail is NOT for the newbie ATVers!



- CLICK to SUBMIT trail-status update for adjoining trail, Miller Creek FSR 172.1.

COMMENTS:



5/7/20

- Trail is open all the way. Main obstacle has not changed. The trail to Miller Rock itself from the upper junction seems a bit more rutted out and a bit more difficult than a couple of years ago.

MINER'S CREEK

FSR 1000 White River/Dillon Ranger District 970-468-5400 OPEN 6/4/20

COMMENTS:



6/4/20

- Per Dillon Ranger District Update: FSR 1000 OPEN. No ATVs or unlicensed vehicles. Mud possible.



5/22/20

- White River NF, Dillon RD Update: OPEN. No ATVs or unlicensed vehicles. Snowy and muddy possible.

MINER'S GULCH/ NORTH CLEAR CREEK ROAD FSR 709.1/ 705.1 Arapaho Nat Forest

Clear Creek R Dist

Gilpin County 970-295-6600

303-567-3000 CLOSED 6/2/20

UPDATE REQUIRED 6/2/20

6/2/20

- Yankee Hill area opening up. Traveled nearby trails 175.3C and 175.1., but 709.1 (Miner's Gulch) still had snow drifts about half way up (cooler/shaded side of the mountain).

COMMENTS:



6/21/20

- Open all the way.

Open, clear and dry the from west end at Million Dollar Highway, Hwy 550 Alpine Loop parking area, travelling along Ouray County Road CR 18 / FSR 878 to Mineral Point, which then becomes San Juan County Road CR 17 through to the intersection of Engineer Pass CR 2 at the east end.

Can travel north to Engineer Pass or south to Las Animas on CR 2 on dry trail.

COMMENTS: Courtesy of San Juan National Forest.



6/26/20

- OPEN.



6/3/20

- Per NFS: Still open to snow.



5/28/20

- Per San Juan NF: Open to snow.

COMMENTS:



6/16/20

- Per Canyon Lakes Ranger District latest update: MOODY HILL FSR 513 - OPEN.

- Per CLRD latest update: CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN FSR 344 (on Forest Service land) - OPEN.



6/6/20

- Per Canyon Lakes Ranger District: Moody Hill FR 513 Closed. Crystal Mountain FSR 344 (on Forest Service Land) Closed.



5/31/20 - Gates closed. Trail was dry but blocked by a couple of trees.

COMMENTS:



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 CLOSED

Snow Leadville Side. 9/13/20

COMMENTS: Courtesy of trail driver Bret P. :)



9/13/20

- Trail not passable on Leadville side. Recent snow has made the trail impassable.

Traveled from Alma to within 100 feet from the top of the pass before getting stuck in a snow bank.

Backing down the snow I got high centered on the only big rock in the area. My tires didn't have the traction to change my direction in the snow going down hill. Thankfully some highly lifted truck were able to pull me off the rock.

Caution - The last half mile has lots of packed show drifts. The trail is very rocky and wet with runoff from the snow.

See snow-status pics up on Bushducks Facebook.



8/31/20 - Courtesy of trail driver Charlie G.

- Yes trail remains OPEN.

Note - Sign at the Alma end indicates that the trail is closed, however it was open all the way to Leadville.

Trail in good condition, no huge obstacles. Some rocky stretches and great shelf roads. A fun trip for an afternoon! Did encounter some snow/ice pellets on the way up.

Reminder - the Fall is upon us. 43 degrees and very windy at the summit.



7/25/20 Courtesy of trail driver JR.

Trail open both ways, no snow blocking the trail.



7/19/20: Courtesy of trail driver Neil. - Still closed from the East. Snow holding at 12,600ft, near the London Mine, above London Mill, above the trail turn to Oliver Twist Lake. The drift is about 20 yards long.



6/29/20: Courtesy of Barry.

- East, Park County, approach to Mosquito Pass on CR 12:

Snow still holding strong at North London Mine. Weeks aways unless a crew starts to work on opening it up.

North London Mine image 6/29/20 courtesy of trail status contributor Barry O.



6/28/20: Courtesy of Wes.

No, still NOT OPEN.

That said, the West approach, from Leadville in Lake County, is OPEN all the way to the top and a few hundred yards beyond down toward Fairplay in Park County.

There is a snow field blocking the normal road just after going past the top. There is an alternative route that stays above the snowpack that allows passage.

Snow drifts over road after heading down toward Fairplay a few 100 yards. You can't see them until you commit down the road and around a corner. Beware - no turn around space. Had to back out :(

NOTE - The first snow drift is passable with a narrow vehicle like a side-by-side, or motorcycle. But, I could see a larger drift 500 yards beyond that, which still covered the entire road plus above and below.

- Mosquito Pass from ahigh.



6/11/20

- Stopped by snow maybe a mile before the top.

The long stretch before the last two switchbacks is still filled in pretty good with snow. Probably a few more weeks.

MOUNT ANTERO

FR277/278 San Isabel/Salida 719-539-3591

OPEN 6/23/20

COMMENTS: Courtesy of trail rider Dylan.



6/23/20

- Open all the way to the top.

Some snow lingering at top of trail, but nothing that prevents driving.

Mount Baldy/Captain Jacks Pike National Forest/ El Paso County 719-836-2031

COMMENTS:



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

SEE TRAVEL ADVICE 6/18/20

COMMENTS:



6/18/20

- Per Conejos Peak Ranger District update: FSR 975 OPEN. Note - classed as open, expect issues.

NOTE - Road very treacherous, extreme modified high clearance 4-wheel drive vechicle needed.

TRAVEL AT OWN RISK.

MOUNT BROSS FSR 787 Plus More Trail # Pike/South Park 719-836-2031 OPEN 6/28/20

COMMENTS: Courtesy of trail drivers Lynne & Norman.



6/28/20

Rode Buckskin Road (CR 8) to Dolly Varden Road (CR 787) up to the Windy Ridge Bristlecone Pine Scenic Area northwest of Alma. Windy Ridge is approx. 11,500 ft. elevation.

Note - CR 8 was in excellent condition up to the CR 787 junction - 2WD would have no difficulty.

CR 787 was clear of snow but did have low water crossings, some large pot holes filled with water, and a few short sections where Low 4 was handy.

FYI - We were driving 4WD SUV's.

Mount McClellan Arapaho/Clear Creek 303-567-3000

COMMENTS:



COMMENTS:



6/16/20

- OPEN all the way to top.

No problems encountered.

MOUNT ZION 4WD FSR 109 San Isabel NF/ Leadville R Dist 719-553-1400

719-486-0749 OPEN 6/24/20

COMMENTS: Courtesy of trail rider Dylan.



6/24/20

- Trail FSR 109 open and FSR 189, also known as No Name Road, open all the way to roughly one mile short of the viewpoint below Buckeye Peak, where an NFS sign blocking the trail has been placed.

Trails dry and clear.

FSR 109 Blockage Point Image at 11,989 ft.

NAPOLEON PASS

Southside FSR540

North/Tincup-side

via Mid Ridge Rd FSR 7953.1

Junct FSR 7765 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 PARTIAL 6/22/20

COMMENTS:



6/22/20

- I drove up the south side of Napoleon Pass on FSR 540 on Monday 6/22 and about 100yds north from the pass there is still a 50 foot section of snow covering the approved trail.

NOTE - That section of the main trail is off camber and was not safe enough to attempt to break the trail open.

Satellite image of approx location of snow blanket blocking main trail.

NOTE - Erosion on alternative western trail is not up to date in these Sat images.

See Current Image of Napoleon Pass taken on the day of running the trail.

No Name Gulch FSR 705 White River/Holy Cross 970-827-5715 OPEN 6/24/20

COMMENTS:



6/24/20

- Open all the way.

Trail mostly dry, only a couple small muddy spots.



5/21/20

- White River NF Update. Road open from Hwy 24 for approx.. 2 miles then snowpacked.

North Fork Reservoir Road San Isabel/Salida 719-539-3591

COMMENTS:



Ohio Pass Gunnison 970-641-0471

COMMENTS:



OLD FLOWERS RD

FSR 152 Canyon Lakes 970-295-6700 CLOSED

Due to Cameron Fire 8/26/20

COMMENTS: Per Canyon Lakes Ranger District & Larimer County



8/26/20 (Latest Update)

- Full Closure since 8/16/20 due to Cameron Peak Fire. Reopen date - yet to be decided.



6/16/20

- Per Canyon Lakes Ranger District latest update: Old Flowers - WEST of Jack's Gulch Campground - OPEN.

- Per CLRD latest update: - Old Flowers - BETWEEN Stove Prairie Road and Pingree Park Road - OPEN.

COMMENTS:



6/8/20 - Per San Miguel County: Ophir Pass has been plowed out from both sides, and is open. As usual, watch for slick spots at the switchback just west of the summit.



5/28/20 - Per San Juan NF: In progress.



Otto Mears Toll Road San Isabel/Salida 719-539-3591

06/1/20

COMMENTS:



6/1/20 - Tree down across the trail a mile or two from the Silver Creek end. Good condition, mostly dry except the creek crossings. Minimal mud. Trail blocked

COMMENTS:



6/8/20

Per Ouray County: Open.



6/3/20

- Per San Juan NF: Same status - partially open, but still plenty of snow. Gates open.



5/28/20

- Per San Juan NF: Partially open, but still plenty of snow. Gates open.

Pace Lake Road BLM Grand Junction 303-239-3600

COMMENTS:



Peak 9 Trail

FR248 White River/Dillon 970-468-5400 OPEN 8/3/20

COMMENTS: Courtesy of Rich B.



8/3/20

- Ran from Beaver Run base up to just behind the Mercury Superchair lift, where the Peak 10 trail starts.

Road is dry and easy to run :)

Peak 10 Trail White River/Dillon 970-468-5400

COMMENTS:



PEARL PASS

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 CLOSED 9/17/20

COMMENTS: Courtesy of trail-blazer Carl B :)



9/17/20

Snow storm on September 8th has blocked access to the summit of Pearl Pass road from the Aspen side.

Looking like a short season :(

See Carl's snow blockade photo taken today approximately 300 yards from the summit.



9/9/20 Courtesy of Aspen-Sophris Ranger District

- Pass trail CLOSED due to significant snow near the pass.



8/26/20 - Courtesy of trail driver Scott D.

- Trail is definitely open from Hwy 135 on the Crested Butte side to the pass.

A few water crossings, but otherwise dry as a bone and no snow left. Fun trail, no major obstacles, but lots of awkwardly placed boulders and rock shelves to keep you on your toes. Shelf roads and tippy sections are not as bad as some of the trails in the San Juans. The narrowest sections aren't that long, and have decent visibility.



7/23/20 - Courtesy of Allan K. and his Willys/Jeep buddies

- Pearl Pass is officially open for Willys Jeeps.

We made it across from the Aspen side today. Still about 20 yds of snow but we made it across.

See their Pearl Pass Line-up on pushing through the Pass at Bushducks Facebook.



7/19/20: Courtesy of Pearl Pass Mayor, Carl, on board the trusty Blue Dodge.

Pearl Pass remains closed. A snowfield can be crossed by winching, but snow with ice underneath is blocking the road approximately 100 yards from the summit.

Photo to follow....soonish. Honest! Current trail camp internet abysmal :(



7/9/20: Courtesy of Aspen-Sopris Ranger District.

-Closed. Significant snow near pass.



7/5/20 Courtesy of trail rider Carl, again.

Snow blocking Pearl Pass Road FSR 738.

Check out Carl's cool truck @ the snowdrift July 5, 2020.

NOTE - It's a couple switchbacks above the toughest obstacle on Pearl Pass road. 11,650'.

Location image - aerial view of snow blanket location most of 400 ft. above Castle Creek, as you head up the switchbacks.



7/2/20 Courtesy of trail rider Carl.

Pearl Pass Road is still closed.

Snow blocks the road a short distance above the Tagggert and Green-Wilson huts, at approx 11,350 ft.



6/29/20 Courtesy of Keith.

- DEEP SNOW just below timberline. Multiple snow drifts melting fast.



6/24/20

- Per Aspen-Sopris Ranger District Update: Same status again - Snow at higher elevation.



6/12/20

- Per Aspen-Sopris Ranger District Update: Same status - Snow at higher elevation.



6/4/20

- Per NFS Update: Snow at higher level.



6/1/20

- 1 mile past Pine Creek Cookhouse.

Road failed to open fully on Aspen side in 2019 due to avalanche and road damage.

See Bushducks 2019 Pearl Pass Status and Aspen Times damage report.

Pennsylvania Gulch Boulder County CR 95J Roosevelt National Forest 970-498-1100 OPEN 5/18/20

COMMENTS:



5/18/20 - Open all the way. A few small muddy spots otherwise clear and dry.

PERU CREEK ROAD FSR 260 White River/Dillon 970-468-5400 OPEN 7/13/20

COMMENTS: Per Dillon Ranger District Update



7/13/20

- Trail remains OPEN.



5/22/20 - Per White Forest NF Dillon Ranger District: OPEN.

Open to wheeled vehicles 5/21 to 11/22 when conditions allow. ATVs and unlicensed motorcycles allowed with permit. Snowy and muddy.

COMMENTS: Courtesy of San Juan National Forest



6/26/20

- OPEN.



6/3/20

- Per National Forest Service Update: Picayune Gulch sometimes spelled Picayne Gulch, approach is open.

Placer Gulch approach, the westerly approach to Treasure Mountain is open to snow.



5/28/20

- Per San Juan NF: Open to snow.

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 6/13/20

COMMENTS:



6/13/20

- The trail is now OPEN all the way.

The trail was in great shape.



5/30/20 - The trail is closed by the county.

Pinyon Mesa BLM/Grand Junction

COMMENTS:



COMMENTS:



6/16/20

- Per Canyon Lakes Ranger District latest upate: FSR 122 OPEN.



6/6/20 - Per Canyon Lakes Ranger District: Closed.

COMMENTS:



6/7/20

- Open to the lakes.

COMMENTS:



COMMENTS: Courtesy of Steve & Ellen N.



7/19/20

- Trail OPEN all the way to the top and to Como Lake.

One mud puddle to go through up to mid level on tires but easy to get through.

Sounds simple...... yet watch this space for some upcoming action pics.



7/2/20 - Courtesy of Colorado Four Wheel Drive Association.

- Per The San Juan Mountain Trail Group & The Western Slope 4 Wheelers: Poughkeepsie Gulch Update of June 30th several challenging snow drifts remain in place.

- Note: This update from trail drivers on 6/30/20 conflicts with the Forest Service latest update of 4 days earlier.

Best to check with the Ouray Ranger District office 970-240-5300, for current status, before proceeding on this trail.



6/26/20

- Per San Juan National Forest: Poughkeepsie - CLOSED INDEFINITELY due to people repeatedly cutting the gate locks and going off trail, causing a lot of trail damage.





5/28/20

- Per San Juan NF: Closed indefinitely due to damage.

Ptarmigan Pass / Resolution Road

FSR 751/FSR 702 White River/Holy Cross 970-827-5715 OPEN

PARTIAL 8/4/20

COMMENTS:Courtesy of John W H.



8/4/20

- Ptarmigan Hill (FSR 702) open all the way.

NOTE - Enter either 702 or 708 from Camp Hale and make a loop back to Camp Hale. No obstacles :)



7/8/20 - Per Eagle-Holy Corss Ranger District.

- No change in status of trail. Exact same update as per 6/24/20.



6/24/20

- Per Eagle-Holy Cross Ranger District Update:

Ptarmigan FSR 751 - Snow drift at intersection with FSR 702 and road covered with snow in dark timber .75 miles in.

Resolution Rd FSR 702 - Open to the junction with FSR 751. Impassable snowdrift at the intersection with FSR 751.

COMMENTS: Courtesy of trail driver Scott D. :)



9/19/20

- Yep, trail remains OPEN, and...... no lingering effects from the snow earlier this month.



7/17/20 - Courtesy of trail driver Reuben.

- Radical hill is OPEN and passable all the way.



7/3/20: Courtesy of trail driver Bryan.

- Radical Hill is still closed as it has snow in the switchbacks.

Rampart Range

FR300 Pike/South Platte 303-275-5610

COMMENTS:



COMMENTS: Courtesy of taril-driver Sam V.G. :)



9/18/20

- RED CONE Trail is OPEN again.

We drove Red Cone Friday, Sept 18th, and it was clear and dry all the way.

We drove down Webster Pass Road, FSR 285.1, and it also was clear and dry at the top.

In the Handcart Gulch area, FSR 121, there is some water running across the road in places.



9/14/20 - Courtesy of ridge driver Gerry H.

- Red Cone turns white with recent snowfall.

Guys we saw coming down Red Cone were wide eyed from the slippery decent. One bike came down very slowly!!

See Gerry's pic of Red Cone taken from the bottom at Webster Pass.

Got a cool pic of your own?

Post it up on Bushducks Facebook - public posting page.



7/3/20 - Courtesy of trail rider Bryan.

- Yes, Red Cone is OPEN and can be traveled through to Montezuma.

NOTE - There is 10 feet of snow on Webster Pass at the top of Red Cone trail. Heads up - this means you can not descend from Webster Pass on FSR 121 down to Hardcart Gulch due to snow. The only through route is on down FRS 285.1 to Montezuma.



6/27/20 - Courtesy of trail rider Glenn.

- Opened today by Mile Hi Jeep Club.

Still snow at the turn to Webster pass FSR 121 (as always,) but bashed through and was passable to Red Cone on this day.

NOTE - melting and ice may create difficulties for another couple of weeks.

Beware Red Cone + Ice = danger.



5/29/20

- Per call to Forest Service: Still closed due to snow. No estimate on when they will open up at this time.

Red Canyon Park Canyon City

COMMENTS:



COMMENTS:



RIMROCKER TRAIL

Montrose CR-90 & many road numbers.

Pioneer Camp at Buckeye Reservoir 7,633 ft. BLM Uncompahgre Field Office

970 240 5300 OPEN

TEMP

CLOSURE

SECTION

New Trail for 2020 6/22/20

COMMENTS: Courtesy of Rimrocker Trail Update.



6/29/20

- The Rimrocker Trail is Closed Temporarily from Highway 141 to Buckeye Campground through July 8th. Fire Activites. Stay alive & keep up to date at rimrockertrail.org

Check back at Bushducks CO PASS FB Page for Updates.



6/22/20

- Established in 2017, this 160 mile long trail connects various existing roads listed on the CO PASS Page. Running northwest from Montrose crossing into Utah 1 mile west of Buckeye Reservoir, CO, before traversing Geyer Pass and on to Moab.

Chekcout Rimrocker Trail Info.

Suitable for stock high clearance 4x4's, combined roads are generally open b y June. Maps at Montrose visitor center.

Multiple road names and numbers attached to sections of this classic, lesser altitude than some trail, assending to just under 10,000 ft.

Newly added trail for 2020. Go check it out - introduce yourself to Colorado West End.

ROLLINS PASS EAST SIDE

FSR 149 Arapho-Roosevelt/ Boulder Ranger Dist 970-295-6600

303-541-2500 OPEN 7/25/20

COMMENTS: Courtesy of trail driver Scott D.



7/25/20

- Now OPEN all the way to the man-made rock barrier about 1/2 mile below the tunnel portal.

No snow whatsoever, even in the deep road cut just past the lake (which sometimes stays snowpacked relatively late into the season). Road itself is very bumpy and potholed, but presents no technical challenges.

Note: Hiked the last 1/2 mile to the tunnel portal, no snow there, either.



7/3/20 - Courtesy of trail rider Dylan

- Snow blockage at west side of Yankee Doodle Lake.

Tunnel still unreachable by vehicle. Still can reach the camping areas at Yankee Doodle.

Trail status - mix of dry/wet sections. No real mud. Very bumpy with rock wash.



5/7/20 - Per Boulder Ranger District

- Closed.



4/29/20

- Large snow drifts at the very beginning. Snow was soft and melting very rapidly.

ROLLINS PASS West Side AKA Corona Pass Rd

FSR 149 Arapaho/Sulphur 970-887-4100 OPEN 6/18/20

COMMENTS: Per Sulphur Ranger District Update.



6/18/20

- OPEN.

COMMENTS:



6/24/20

- Per Eagle-Holy Cross Ranger District Update: Loop trail of FSR 734 Red and White Mt Road, and FSR 700.1 Red Sandstone-Muddy Pass Road, is dry and clear of debris. The system was opened on 6/21/20.

FSR 700 Red Sandstone, is entirely clear of debris and dry. This too was opened on 6/21/20.



5/15/20

- Per Eagle-Holy Cross Ranger District: Snow-packed. Road slated to open June 21 conditions dependent.

COMMENTS: Courtesy of Scott D. ;)



9/19/20

- Trail remains OPEN, yep, wide open with no lingering effects from the snow storm earlier this month.



6/19/20

- Per Dillon Ranger District latest update: FSR 275 OPEN.

NOTE - Allow for weather conditions.

ATVs and unlicensed motorcycles allowed with permit. Snowmobiles on designated routes, see MVUM.

Snowy and muddy.



6/5/2

- Per USFS Dillon Ranger district and sign heading in to Montezuma this trail is still closed due to snow.

SANTA FE PEAK

FSR 264

High Pt @ Sarsfield Mine 12,702 ft. White River/Dillon

Summit County 970-468-5400 OPEN 9/19/20

COMMENTS: Courtesy of Scott D. :)



9/19/20

OPEN - yet only to the brave!

The last few switchbacks above the saddle are north-facing, and are still covered with snow, presumably from the storm earlier this month.

Tire tracks indicate some brave souls are making it thru, but given that we were traveling solo, and it was starting to rain, and that section is quite tippy, we decided to turn back at the saddle.

In fact, the whole trail above tree line has gotten quite tippy. In this section, the trail has a v-shaped profile, with the longer leg of the "v" on the uphill side, so you're always tipping down hill.

I'd have to agree with some of the websites and guidebooks now rating this as a difficult trail - not for obstacles, but for the tippy shelf roads.

Still fun, though, and as always, great views!



6/19/20

- Per Dillon Ranger District latest update: FSR 264 OPEN. NOTE - Allow for weather conditions.

No ATVs or unlicensed vehicles.

Snowy and muddy.



6/4/20

- Per Dillon Ranger District Update: FSR 264 Closed.

Saran Wrap Pike National Forest Near Colorado Springs OPEN 5/16/20

COMMENTS:



5/16/20 - The trail is open all the way. No snow. A little mud but very passable. One of the first to open up in 2020. The trail is not closed because of Covid.

COMMENTS: Per trail drivers Steve & Ellen N. :)



9/1/20

- We traveled this trail from Crystal to Gothic and it is clear all the way.

Devils Punch Bowl section is in good condition. Narrow spots as you leave Crystal, before the bridge, where you should watch for rocks sticking out of the mountainside, or just on the edge, that you should go over slowly or, ideally miss.

One area that we needed to spot is just past the bridge as it gets off camber there.

The second area has two big rocks in center of trail but with spotting, was easily passed through by all Jeeps in our group.



7/9/20

- Per Aspen-Sopris Ranger District Update - Clear.

Glimpse of the trail when snow packed and dry on Bushducks FB page.



6/12/20

- Once again per Aspen-Sopris Ranger District: Snow should be expected.



6/4/20

- Per Aspen-Sopris Ranger District: Snow should be expected.

COMMENTS:



6/22/20

- Per Dolores Ranger District Update: Scotch Creek FSR 550 (to Hotel Draw - also FSR 550 ) OPEN.



6/3/20

- Still closed per National Forest Service update.



5/28/20

- Per San Juan SF Update: Closed

Sevenmile San Isabel/Salida 719-539-3591

COMMENTS:



Sheep Creek BLM Mesa County

COMMENTS:



Sheridan Hill Clear Creek 303-567-3000

COMMENTS:



SHEEPHORN Mountain FSR 401 White River 970-468-5400 OPEN

7/8/20

COMMENTS: Eagle-Holy Cross Ranger District.



7/8/20

- Opened on 6/21.



6/18/20

- Per Eagle-Holy Cross Ranger District Update: Road slated to open 6/21 condition dependent.

SHRINE PASS

FSR 709 White River /

Holy Cross R.Dist/

Dillon Ranger Dist 970-945-2521

970-827-5715

970-468-5400 OPEN 6/4/20

COMMENTS:



6/24/20

- Per Eagle-Holy Cross Ranger District Update: Opened all the way on 6/23/20.

Clear of debris and dry.



6/4/20

- Per Dillon Ranger District Update: Still closed. Scheduled to open June 21st if conditions allow.

ATVs and unlicensed motorcycles allowed with permit. Snowy and muddy.



5/21/20

- White River NF Update. Redcliff side slated to open 6/21 condition dependent.

SIDNEY BASIN

FSR 853.1C1 Uncompahgre/Ouray 970-240-5300

970 OPEN 7/9/20

COMMENTS: Courtesy of trail driver John



7/9/20

- Open all the way around the loop.

Trail is in good condition.

- NOTE: The surface on the Western southbound portion will require high clearance and driving skill at two portions on the downhill. Off-camber section is in good condition.

Get a glympse @ Bushducks FB

COMMENTS:



Slaughterhouse Gulch FSR 101, FSR 105 Pike/South Platte 303-275-5610 OPEN 5/16/20

COMMENTS:



5/16/20 - Per NFS: Open all the way. More rutted out than the previous year. Dry with small areas of mud puddles. Hill at backside of loop has a tree down on right side path. Left path is open for travel.

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 OPEN 6/24/20

COMMENTS: Courtesy of trail traveller Dylan.



6/24/20

- Open all the way.

Some muddy spots present, otherwise dry.

NOTE - White River NF FSR 145 is a spur off No Name Road FSR 705 which is also OPEN.

FSR 145 starts in Eagle County, traverses the Continental Divide into Lake County, then back into Eagle, then back in to finish at Slide Lake in Lake County.

COMMENTS:



COMMENTS: Per Sulphur Ranger District



6/18/20

- OPEN.



6/17/20

- Heading up from the Granby side seasonal gate is CLOSED due to snow and road damage.

Paper taped to the gate sign had information about the closure.

The three or four miles we could access were good. Dusty, dry, chatter bumps, traffic was light.



5/29/20 - Per Sulphur Ranger District Update: NOTE: Road failure near the west entrance at Illinois Pass Trailhead.

STONY PASS /

RIO GRANDE RES ROAD

FSR 520/CR 18

& CR 3

S Pass 12,650ft Rio Grande N Forest

Divide Ranger Dist

San Juan County

& Hinsdale County 719-480-3364

970-527-4131



970-944-2291 OPEN 6/26/20

COMMENTS: Courtesy of San Juan National Forest.



6/26/20

- Stony Pass - Open.

NOTE - use EXTREME caution when crossing Pole Creek. It can possibly be crossed in the morning but changes drastically by afternoon due to snowmelt.



6/23/20

- Per Hinsdale County Sherriff Upate: Rio Grande Reservoir FSR 520 - OPEN

NOTE - FSR 520 is the eastern approach road to Stony Pass. Awaiting update on status of western approach road CR 3.

RECENT STONY PASS IMAGE - a reminder to us all "keep your distance," or in trail terms, "no tailgating!"



6/3/20

- Still closed, snowed in for now, per National Forest Service update.



5/28/20

- Per San Juan SF Update: Closed.

COMMENTS:



6/1/20

- Per Rio Grande National Forest Update: FSR 330 OPEN.

5/22/20

- Per Rio Grande Nat Forest Update: FSR 330 CLOSED.

COMMENTS: Courtesy of Bob.



7/1/20

- Open all the way!

Two spots with snow. In the lower case the "old trail" has no snow but is more difficult. In the upper case by today (July 3) it's probably nearly snow-free. The difficult spot would be hard to do in a stock Wrangler. We went through carefully in a JK Recon.

Check for fresh updates at Bushducks FB

COMMENTS:



7/6/20

- Per Dillon Ranger Station Latest Update: North Fork Swan River #354 - OPEN.

Both gates are open.

NOTE - ATVs and unlicensed motorcycles allowed with permit. Snowmobiles permitted on designated routes.

COMMENTS:



Tabeguache Trail BLM Grand Junction

COMMENTS:



COMMENTS:



6/15/20

- Per Boulder Ranger District latest update: FSR 330 - OPEN.



5/7/20 - Per NF: Closed.

TAYLOR PASS FSR 7761 Gunnison/Gunnison

Pitkin Co &

Gunnison Co 970-641-0471 OPEN 7/23/20

COMMENTS: Per trail driver Allan K.



7/23/20

- Myself along with the Qwaaazy 8 group had a great day running Taylor Pass and the running Pearl in its entirety.

To clarify - Yes, Taylor is free and clear.

See nearby Pearl Pass OPEN-Status image on Bushducks FB page.

Taylor Pass OPEN-Status image in due course. Watch this space.

PS..... thanks to Blake V. for prompting the clarification of Taylor Pass status! :)

COMMENTS: Courtesy of trail drivers Ellen & Steve N. :)



09/2/20

- Trail remains OPEN all the way.

Trail is in good condition.

Very rocky all the way from St Elmo to Mirror Lake but typical of this trail.

Lockers not required and no big boulders to navigate over. Low gear very helpful but not a must.

We consider this trail a moderate trail.

Worth noting - The area that had the landslide a couple years ago is a good stop just to look at the power of Mother Nature.



7/30/20 - Courtesy of Tammi B.

- Water level at Mirror Lake is now below the road. Whoopee!



6/20/20

Trail is fully open.

Mirror Lake is at high capacity so the road, FSR 267 that skims the edge of Mirror Lake and crosses East Willow Creek at the upper end of the lake, is covered with water but passable with a typical offroad style vehicle, pickup, or sport utility.



6/13/20

Open to just before the last switchback. Then 2 patches of snow one completely covering the trail by 3ft of snow. Typical spring runoff.



06/7/20

- Not fully open yet. Coming from St Elmo you can get to the very last shelf before the top then the usual snow bank. Still fairly substantial. Trail is in normal conditions otherwise.

TOMICHI PASS

FSR 888 Gunnison/Gunnison 970-641-0471 OPEN 9/19/20

COMMENTS: Courtesy of trail driver Dan H. :)



9/19/20

- The trail remains clear following the removal by CO 4X4 RnR of rollover Jeep on Pitkin side.

There is some remaining snow on the north side shelf road from 9/8 - 9/10 snow storm. This is on the north side of the pass near the intersection with Hancock Pass trail.

There is still some snow on the shelf road where it's in the shade and hasn't melted, however the snow is not very deep and you have a clear path the entire way that your outside tires are in gravel so traction is decent. There is no part where both tires are in snow. Heading north is probably easier as it's down hill so you aren't trying to climb.

The slide area looks intimidating, but the crews did a nice job building it back up to pass over easily.



9/19/20 - Courtesy of Colorado 4x4 RnR.

- Tomichi Pass REOPENS with the removal the XJ Jeep that rolled onto its side on the shelf trail, on Saturday 9/5/20.

Colorado 4X4 Rescue and Recovery did the good deed of retrieving the vehicle to lower altitude for suitable recovery by the owner.

In addition they removed debris left over from righting the vehicle.

Yet another example of the awesome work performed by these guys - keeping the Rockies open :)

Photos and link to the recovery on Bushducks Facebook.

Best wishes go out to the injured owner/driver also on the road to recovery.



9/7/20 - Courtesy of trail driver Pete O.

Trail is CLOSED on Pitkin side as result of Jeep rollover on Saturday 9/5/20.

Some dirt bikes have been able to get by. Check before any attempt to get by. Stay safe.

Jeep is on its side on shelf section of the trail at approx 11,750ft on the west face of Brittle Silver Mountain.

Coming from Pitkin, that's approx one third of the way from intersection with Hanckock Pass FSR 266, several hundred yards above the last switchback coming out of the trees, above Middle Quartz Creek and mine site.

Trail is in very good condition other than Jeep blocking the trail.

See approx location image of Jeep blockade on Bushducks Facebook

Weather alert - Be aware of potential storm impact on the 8th and 9th Sept.



9/2/20 - Courtesy of trail drivers Ellen & Steve N.

- Trail remains OPEN all the way.

We traveled the trail on two consecutive days. The slide has been repaired and is just past where the trail starts off Alpine Tunnel trail. It is not difficult BUT in this direction someone should spot because as you crest the hump in the trail you can't see and tell when you should in fact turn right off the hump. Going the other direction starting in Whitepine this obstacle is much easier as you can see the edge on driver's side. There is a rock with dirt over it, embedded on the right side of the hump which requires good tire placement.

Overall the trail is in excellent condition with no issues at all along the trail.

We had a Gladiator in our group and he had no issues with any of the tight turns on the trail.

Worth Noting - Great job repairing the slide area by Mile High 4X4 club! :)



7/27/20 - Courtesy of trail driver Wes.

- Trail remains OPEN.

- Vehicle width upate. I got through it with a 3rd gen stock 4Runner.

The area with the rock slide is 600 yds on-trail north of Tomichi Pass about 100 yds before getting down into vegetation and trees. The slide surface has been spread out and flattened to remake the road but you still need to climb up and then back down to get over it.

NOTE - There is a lot of rock dust and fine gravel mixed in which makes the surface soft and provides poor traction and a sizeable boulder that makes for a tricky narrow spot for on-road vehicles.

Side-by-sides would not even have a concern.

Wider vehicles like an F150/F250 might be able to make it, but you better have a spotter paying close attention to what is going on.

Enjoy!



7/6/20 - Per Roads Staff & Gunnison Ranger District Update.

- Per Julie, the Roads/Engineering staff and Gunnison Ranger District confirm that Tomichi Pass is OPEN and limited to narrow vehicles.

NOTE - No wide pickup trucks.

Repairs to the road made by a local jeep club :)



7/6/20 - Courtesy of Colorado Four Wheel Drive Association & CORE

- Tomichi Pass is OPEN as of 7/6/20.

Transfer Trail

FSR 602 White River / Rifle Ranger District 970-468-5400 / 970-625-2371 5/26/20

COMMENTS:



5/26/20 - Per NF: Open to Oasis Creek Overlook.

TREASURE MOUNTAIN LOOP

San Juan CR 9 Uncompahgre/Ouray 970-240-5300 OPEN 6/26/20

COMMENTS: Per San Juan National Forest



6/26/20

- OPEN.



6/12/20

- Per Aspen-Sopris Ranger District Update: Same status - snow at higher elevation.



6/3/20

- Still closed, snowed in for now, per National Forest Service update.

See Bushducks Picayune/Placer Gulch status update 6/3/20 for 2020 for clarification



5/28/20

- Per San Juan NF: Closed at top.

COMMENTS:



Twin Cone Pike, South Platte 719-836-2031

COMMENTS:



Divide Road

FSR 402 Uncompahgre NF/

Grand Valley R Dist

Ouray Ranger Dist

970-242-8211

970-240-5300

COMMENTS:



Uncompahgre Plateau Area Grand Valley 970-242-8211

COMMENTS:



Uranium Road

FS404 Grand Valley 970-242-8211

COMMENTS:



COMMENTS:



Warden Gulch White River/Dillon 970-468-5400

COMMENTS:



Washington Gulch Road White River/Sophris District 970-963-2266

COMMENTS:



WEARYMAN CREEK FSR 747 White River/Holy Cross 970-827-5715 CLOSED

UPDATE! 8/4/20

COMMENTS: Courtesy of John W H.



8/4/20 Wearyman Creek has gates at both ends, says CLOSED for repairs through December, 2021.

NOTE - $5000 fine if caught.



7/8/20 - Per Eagle-Holy Cross Ranger District.

- Slight change in status from 6/24/20.

Snow still remains at the intersection with FSR 702 (Resolution) at Ptarmigan Pass.

Exit out to Redcliff remains closed indefinitely due to landslide.

- NOTE: Loop will not connect using FSR 708 (McAllister Gulch) back to Camp Hale - a contradiction to update of 6/24.



6/24/20

- Per Eagle-Holy Cross Ranger District Update:

Wearyman has high water that is impassable with water depths approximately 2.5'.

Snow at the intersection with FSR 702 Resolution Road at Ptarmigan Pass.

NOTE Exit out to Redcliff is CLOSED indefinitely due to landslide.

Loop experience using FSR 708 McAllister Gulch back to Camp Hale.

NOTE - FSR 708 clear and dry yet currently closed - See McAllister Gulch listing above updated 6/24/20.



5/15/20

- White River NF Update. As of 5/15/20, roadbed is snow-packed. Road slated to open 6/21 conditions dependent. Exit out to Redcliff is closed indefinitely due to landslide. Loop experience using FSR 708 back to Camp Hale.

COMMENTS: Courtesy of trail-driver Sam V.G. :)



9/18/20

- Trail is OPEN all the way.

We drove down Webster Pass Road Friday, Sept 18th and it was clear and dry at the top.

In the Handcart Gulch area, FSR 121, there is some water running across the trail in places, but only a few inches.

We also drove Red Cone FSR 565 which has reopened after the snow storm of 9/8/20. It too is clear and dry all the way.



9/12/20 - Courtesy of trail driver Jerry H.

- Snow on the road!

Came up from the Montezuma side and got into some snow covered slick spots getting to Webster pass.

On the 285 side sketchy decent to the bottom, wheel ruts in the snow. Guys we saw coming down Red Cone were wide eyed from the slippery decent. One bike came down very slowly!!

With all the traffic and warm temps it should get better by the next weekend.

However, there's some snow that needs to melt for conditions to improve.

Caution - Could be slick for motorcycle riders.



7/30/20 - Courtesy of trail driver Dan B.

- Yes trail is OPEN. Snow is no longer on any of the trail, only restrictions would be the fairly narrow trail as it is.



7/26/20: Courtesy of trail driver Eric B.

My buddies shoveled drift blocking Jeeps and big vehicles from traversing the top section of Handcart Gulch, on the west rim of Webster Pass. I got my Jeep thru no problem!

NOTE - may still be too narrow for some of those monster vehicles. SxS no problem.

- See the former 7/3/20 SNOW BLOCKADE that's now 7/26/20, been shoveled @ top of Handcart Gulch Road #121 on Bushducks Facebook.



7/17/20: Courtesy of trail driver Reuben R.

- Impassable due to large snow drift blocking Trail up by the top of the pass.



7/3/20 ; Courtesy of trail driver Bryan.

Webster Pass Road FSR 285.1 is open from Montezuma up to the pass.

There's still 10 feet of snow on Webster Pass at the junction of Red Cone FSR 565. You can not continue south down Hardcart Gulch 121.

- SNOW BLOCKADE @ top of Handcart Gulch Road #121 on Bushducks Facebook.

- Webster Pass Road blockade at the Continental Divide on Bushducks FB.

- Red Cone is OPEN.

- Radical Hill is CLOSED due to snow in the switchbacks.



6/19/20

- Per Dillon Ranger District latest update: CLOSED.

Open to wheeled vehicles 5/21 to 11/22 WHEN CONDITIONS ALLOW.

No ATVs or unlicensed vehicles.



6/14/20

It appears from below that nearly the entire upper section of ledge road is covered in snow, and there is a huge snow cornice at the pass itself.

Also, the bottom switchback on the 285 (north) side is covered in a thick snowfield.

Unfortunately, it appears that ATVs/UTVs/dirt bikes have been bypassing the snowfield by cutting the switchback in a very destructive manner, which is pointless because there is a plainly visible second snowfield completely blocking the road about 50 yards further up!

Also saw an entire family on ATV's plowing thru the fragile marsh area at the base of the pass on the 285 side, even though this area is clearly marked as closed to motor vehicles. In general, this trail system is now more heavily used than I've ever seen it.

Please, better behavior, people, to keep these areas open!



6/4/20

- Per Dillon Ranger District Update: FSR 285 Closed.



5/29/20

- Per call to Forest Service: Still closed due to snow. No estimate on when they will open up at this time.

COMMENTS: Courtesy of trail drivers Lynne & Norman.



6/29/20

- Travelled the east approach to Weston Pass - CR 22 on the way out and CR 22 to CR 5 on the return. Near the top of Weston Pass, took the short scenic FS Rd 162.

CR 22 and CR 5 were both in excellent shape - totally clear and 2 WD worthy.

Note - FS road 162 has a half mile stretch that is rocky, steep, and narrow in spots due to trees on both sides. High clearance 4WD was needed.

Would not recommend FSR 162 for AWD or 2 WD. Lots of fun and scenic with the right vehicle!



6/11/20

Fully open no issues.



5/26/20 - Got to 8.8 miles from Hwy 24 on Leadville side where snow cat with plow was stopped. Could see 3 foot drifts 1/4 mile ahead. Road is clear and dry most of the way. Remaining snow can be driven around. Got to 9.8 miles with a stock Jeep in 2WD.

Wheeler Geological Area Rio Grande/Conejos 719-274-8971

COMMENTS:



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 PART IAL 6/27/20

COMMENTS: Courtesy of trail rider Ralph.



6/27/20

- We made it to within a few hundred yards of the lake.

We had to dig thru a few drifts on the way up. My son winched across the last snowfield before the lake (at least I think it was the last one).

It was about a hundred feet across the snowfield. I wasn't able to drive thru following his tracks. I had to be pulled back out of the snow and we had to winch him back across.

NOTE - This last little bit of snow will probably be gone in a week or so.

- Trail was about the same this year as last year.

I think the bottom part of the trail has been getting a little rougher as the years go by. The waterfall before you start up bowling ball hill was running strong. The waterfalls by the lake were still buried in snow. We didn't walk over to see the lake.

- GET THE PICUTRE Wheeler Lake - Bird's Eye View.



6/1/20

- The trail is open but only open to 1.7 miles in. The trail is in good condition but there is a lot of runoff on a good portion of the trail. At mile 1.7 the trail is still snowed in from there on up with about 3' to 4' of snow.

WILLIAMS PASS

FSR 298 San Isabel/Salida

Gunnison/Gunnison 719-539-3591/

970-641-0471 OPEN

Limitation for 2020. 8/4/20

COMMENTS: Courtesy of Gunnison Ranger District Julie P.



8/4/20

- Williams Pass is now Open until August 31st.

Note - Contact Gunnison or Salida Ranger District offices for more information.

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 OPEN 6/24/20

COMMENTS: Courtesy of trail rider Dylan



6/24/20

- Open all the way. Dry and clear.

Pike San Isabel FSR 100 joins White River FSR 705 which is also OPEN.

NOTE - Access Wurts Ditch Road off Lake County CR 19 Meadow Drive, off Hwy 24.

Wurts Ditch Rd becomes FSR 705 No Name Road in Eagle County once you're north of the White River National Forest boundary.

The trail follows William Wurts irrigation ditch constructed in 1929.

YANKEE BOY BASIN

FSR 853 Uncompahgre/Ouray

BLM/Gunnison 970-240-5300

970-641-0471 OPEN 6/8/20

COMMENTS:



6/8/20

- Per Ouray County Update: Yankee Boy - OPEN.



6/3/20

- Still open to the outhouses, per San Juan National Forest Service.



5/28/20

- Per San Juan NF: Open to the outhouses.

COMMENTS:

