I was pretty sure they wouldn't open the road after the snow last week. Now the whole area is closed to all vehicles except snowmobiles. Looks like we'll get more tonight, so I'm doubting it will open on the tenth, but if it does, who's itchin' to get some dirt camping in?


From the Forest Service:

Although it has been a very dry and warm Winter on the Rampart Range, due to our recent Spring snow storms and the resulting wet and muddy conditions, we will be (once again) extending the Rampart Range Seasonal Closure. Therefore, we will not be opening the Rampart Range Road on our traditional April 1 opening date this year, and furthermore, we will be closing the entire Rampart Range OHV Recreation Area to all motor vehicles (except for snowmobiles) to protect the resources from unnecessary damage.

We will continue to evaluate the conditions, and if the snow melts and the ground dries, we will plan to reopen the Rampart Range on Friday 4/10, or as soon as conditions allow.

Ron Vigil, OHV Program Manager
South Platte Ranger District
19316 Goddard Ranch Court
Morrison, CO 80465