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Lat: 38.554991502240554 Long: -107.68658381654137

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Road Status

South Rim to partially open 8/18/2025. North Rim opened 7/30/2025. East Portal remains closed. Do not enter closed or burned areas until further notice.

Road Name	Status
South Rim Drive	Partially Open 8/18/25
North Rim Road	Open
East Portal Road	Closed until further notice due to wildfire

Road improvement projects on the South Rim will cause delays up to 30 minutes and reduce available parking spots.

For roads outside the park, including CO Highway 347, U.S. Highway 50, and CO Highway 92, check Colorado Department of Transportation.

Trail Conditions

South Rim to partially open 8/18/2025. North Rim opened 7/30/2025. East Portal remains closed. Do not enter closed or burned areas until further notice.

Trail Name	Park District	Condition Report	Last Report Date
Oak Flat Loop Trail	South Rim (Partially Open)	Closed until further notice.	8/18/2025
Rim Rock Trail	South Rim (Partially Open)	Open from Visitor Center to Tomichi. 0.25 mi one way.	8/18/2025
Uplands Trail	South Rim (Partially Open)	Closed until further notice.	8/18/2025
Warner Point Trail	South Rim (Partially Open)	Closed until further notice.	8/18/2025
Deadhorse Trail	North Rim (Open)	Closed until further notice.	8/18/2025
North Vista Trail	North Rim (Open)	Closed until further notice.	8/18/2025

Campground Information

The South Rim area is partially open as of 8/18/2025; however, the South Rim Campground remains closed. North Rim and its campground opened 7/30/2025. East Portal remains closed. Do not enter closed or burned areas until further notice.

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• East Portal Campground
• South Rim Campground

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Traffic

Between May and October, particularly on busy holiday weekends, you may experience long lines at the entrance station, and parking lots at popular trailheads and viewpoints can fill up.

Climbing Closures

Check annual climbing closures for protection of nesting raptors. These closures are effective March 15 to July 15.

Fire Restrictions

Black Canyon and Montrose County are in Stage 1 fire restrictions at this time.

 

Gunnison Point

View of Gunnison Point overlook from South Rim Visitor Center.

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Grizzly Ridge

View from near the South Rim Campground looking towards Grizzly Ridge on the North Rim.

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