OPENING

The Monument is only open during the summer season. The Monument opened on June 7, 2008 this season. The opening date for the 2009 season is weather dependent.

CLOSING

The closing date for the Monument is set for October 31, 2008. This date is subject to change due to weather.

Hiking trails and restroom facilities will be open until the closing date of the Monument.

The Monument's Ranger Station will close at 5:00pm on October 13, 2008.

The Campground will close at 2:00pm on October 13, 2008.

RED'S MEADOW SHUTTLE BUS

The Red's Meadow shuttle bus has stopped running for the 2008 season.


RANGER STATION HOURS

The Monument's Ranger Station is open daily from 9:00am to 5:00pm.

Guided walks with a Ranger to the Postpile will be available Columbus Day Weekend. Other walks may be offered throughout the week upon request. Please call the Ranger Station for more information.

CLOSING OF THE VALLEY FOR THE SEASON

The entire valley is scheduled to close for the 2008 season at 5:00 p.m. on October 31. The road, however, may not be plowed after October 15. For that reason, there is no overnight parking allowed anywhere in the Valley after October 15. Visitors to the Valley in October should be prepared to evacuate at any time.