Most park trails are icy and snowpacked. Traction devices and poles are recommended. Depending on your destination, and whether there has been recent snowfall, it may be wise to carry snowshoes. Be prepared for windy weather with blowing and drifting snow. Route-finding is important. For additional trail information please call the park's Information Office at (970) 586-1206. Winter hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to noon on weekends.
Many lakes (for example, Bear Lake and Sprague Lake) may appear frozen but there could be open water at inlets, outlets, and along edges. Ice there may not be firm enough to walk on.
Any Time of Year: Choose Your Destination Wisely. Always tell someone where you’re going, where you will be parked, what your intended route is, when you plan to be back home; and then let them know when you return.
Approximately 30,000 acres or 9 percent of RMNP has been impacted by the East Troublesome and Cameron Peak Fires. Some park trails remain temporarily closed due to the level of fire impacts and ongoing safety assessments.
This website is updated as trails reopen. Please see the link above
A link to the Longs Peak Conditions Report is above, including information on the Keyhole Route Conditions, plus conditions to hike to Chasm Lake.
REMEMBER, PETS ARE PROHIBITED ON ALL RMNP TRAILS, TUNDRA AND MEADOW AREAS
