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"The essence of nature guiding is to travel gracefully rather than arrive." ~ Enos Mills
Know Before You Go
9/16 - Due to the forecast for snow and freezing temperatures overnight, Trail Ridge Road will be temporarily closing at 7 p.m. tonight, Tuesday, September 16.   Rangers will assess road conditions in the morning.  
Recorded status line for Trail Ridge Road is 970-586-1222.  ​
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9/14 - Trail Ridge Road has reopened.
​Trail Ridge Road is temporarily closed due to snow and ice on the road.  The closure points are at Rainbow Curve on the east side and Milner Pass on the west side of Rocky Mountain National Park.  Recorded status line for Trail Ridge Road is 970-586-1222.
RMNP Trail Condition Reports
Updated August 1, 2025
https://www.nps.gov/romo/planyourvisit/trail_conditions.htm
Summer is here and conditions on trails in Rocky Mountain National Park are changing rapidly and frequently (daily & even hourly) as snow continues to melt out. This report is best used as a general guide. By the time you start your hike, conditions on trails in RMNP could be the same, better, or worse than what is described below.
Bear Lake to Odessa Lake and to Fern Lake - The Bear Lake Loop Trail is clear and dry.
Bear Lake to Mills Lake - The trail is clear and dry. Alberta Falls is running high and fast.
Bear Lake to Flattop Mountain - The trail is mostly dry and in good condition until near the top of Flattop Mountain. As you get near the summit, there is a slushy snowfield to cross.
The Loch to Sky Pond - Rocks along Timberline Falls were wet and slippery. Footwear with good traction is helpful.
Deer Mountain Trail - The Deer Mountain Trail is now clear of snow and ice.
Longs Peak
​8/24 - The Keyhole has begun its transition to autumn conditions. Numerous reports of snow and ice accumulation along the route confirm that fall is here, and this summit route should not be taken lightly. Repeated storms continue to hammer the mountain, creating tremendous potential for ice formation as temperatures cool.  
Be prepared to turn around if conditions are unfavorable. 
Returning to treeline by noon is prudent to help mitigate exposure to lightning storms.
Snow Depth
2/19/25 - Bear Lake-60", Wild Basin-50", Lake Irene-76"
Alpine Visitor Ctr Web Cam
Alpine Visitor Ctr Web Cam, 11,796' - Sept 14
Picture
North Face of Longs Peak from the Boulderfield, 8/23/25 NPS
Visit the RMNP Trail Conditions Page for more update information: Click Here
RMNP Updates
9/15 - Temporary Trail Closure Impacting Access to Dream Lake and Emerald Lake for Outlet Bridge Replacement
8/17 - Climber incident on Petit Grepon in Rocky Mountain National Park
8/17 - Small Fire in the Lumpy Ridge Area of Rocky Mountain National Park
8/14 - Recovery Efforts Completed Yesterday for Man Missing in Rocky Mountain National Park
8/12 - Rocky Mountain National Park to Implement the Poudre Headwaters Project Some Areas in the Kawuneeche Valley Will be Closed During the Week of August 25-31
7/3 - Lighting Strike Tree Causes Small Fire in Rocky Mountain National Park
7/3 - Recovery Efforts Yesterday near Chasm Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park
6/21 - Human Remains Found in Alpine Ridge Trail Area of Rocky Mountain National Park
4/24 - Colorado Gray Wolf Mortality in Rocky Mountain National Park
4/3 - Fungus Linked to White Nose Syndrome Detected in Bats in RMNP
Visit the Rocky Mountain National Park website for more information on 
​Trail Conditions, Shuttle Bus Info, Webcams, ​​and ​Alpine Visitor Center Weather 
Trail Guide
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August Newsletter
​Change is in the Air. Its Name is August.
August in Rocky Mountain National Park is a month of transition. August has a very summer-like feel but there are signs change is on the way.
Now we’re not ones to hurry the changing of the seasons. Enjoy the season at hand but do keep in mind those summertime hikes in RMNP won’t last forever. 
​Hike now or regret the season that got away. Just sayin’…
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