Rocky Mountain National Park: Area west of Sun Valley Trail
Park-specific information
Sun Valley Trail has reopened, but the area and trail west of it used for Colorado River angler access remain closed. Consult the closure map.
Grand · Larimer · approximately 15.0 mapped miles in Colorado
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Each notice retains its own park, area, or regional scope. These notices do not establish a closure of the entire trail.
Park-specific information
Sun Valley Trail has reopened, but the area and trail west of it used for Colorado River angler access remain closed. Consult the closure map.
Park-specific information
From November 15–March 15, portions of East Shore Trail, the Colorado River and Columbine Bay close to protect bald eagles. The river buffer extends 300 yards on each side. Check the official map; the closure may be adjusted.
Nov 15, 2026 – Mar 16, 2027
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Alpine View Trail, also called the Trail to Nowhere, is closed for restoration. Nearby tundra restrictions are shown on the official resource-protection page.
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Old Fall River Road is closed to vehicles for the season. The road notice schedules pedestrian, leashed-pet and bicycle access from October 17; those uses are confined to the road. Check the latest road report before visiting.
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Stage 1 restrictions limit campfires to designated rings in approved picnic and frontcountry camping areas. Fireworks are prohibited. Check the official rules for stoves and any stricter restrictions before use.
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The October 16 report describes snow on the Longs Peak and Chasm Lake route and recommends traction devices and hiking poles. Conditions can change; consult the current report and forecast before setting out.
Trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors, under the Open Database License (ODbL). OSM relation 6747576 · source snapshot Oct 21, 2026 · imported Oct 21, 2026.
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