Road Status Report

 

Driving in the Mountains is Always an Adventure

Rocky Mountain National Park has the highest paved roads in any national park in the United States, with Trail Ridge Road cresting at 12,183 feet. Be prepared for strong winds and rapid weather changes.

• Visit the Colorado Department of Transportation for road conditions outside the park.
• Call the Trail Ridge Road Status Line at 970 586-1222 for the most up-to-date status of Trail Ridge Road.

 

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Trail Ridge Road

Closed to motorized vehicles until the last week of May 2020 (weather permitting)
Open to pedestrians (including those with leashed pets) and bicyclists through Saturday, November 30
Open to pedestrians only (no bicycles, no pets) starting Sunday, December 1
Re-opens to pedestrians (including those with leashed pets) and bicyclists Wednesday, April 1, 2020

Trail Ridge Road Status Line: 970 586-1222
This recorded message has the most up-to-date information on whether Trail Ridge Road is open or closed and is available 24 hours per day.

• Extreme weather can change the status of Trail Ridge Road at any time—be ready to adjust your travel plans if needed, and always check the weather before you start your drive.
• There are no shoulders and few guardrails.
• Trail Ridge Road is not plowed between 4 pm and 7 am.

Learn more about this scenic drive.

 

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Old Fall River Road

Closed to motorized vehicles until early July 2020 (weather permitting)
Open to pedestrians (including those with leashed pets) and bicyclists through Saturday, November 30
Open to pedestrians only (no bicycles, no pets) starting Sunday, December 1
Re-opens to pedestrians (including those with leashed pets) and bicyclists Wednesday, April 1, 2020

• While safe to drive for most passenger vehicles, Old Fall River Road has a dirt surface and is winding and narrow.
• The road is one-way only from Endovalley Picnic Area to above treeline at Fall River Pass.
• Vehicles over 25 feet or pulling trailers are prohibited.