News Release

Weather-permitting, Yellowstone's Dunraven Pass to open Friday, May 24

Dunraven Pass

National Park Service

News Release Date: May 22, 2019

Contact: Morgan Warthin, [phone]

• Tower Fall to Canyon Junction (Dunraven Pass) will open Friday, May 24, at 8 a.m., weather dependent.
• Anticipate possible temporary road closures, especially in the spring, due to inclement weather and dangerous driving conditions.
• Watch for ice (melting snow that freezes on the road overnight), rocks, and possible downed trees on the road.
• Drivers are reminded that the maximum speed on Dunraven Pass is 35 mph and in select areas, it is 25 mph.
• Find updated road status on the park website, visitor centers, and by calling [phone]. To receive Yellowstone road alerts on your mobile phone, text "82190" to 888-777 (an automatic text reply will confirm receipt and provide instructions).