Trail Ridge Road Will Open For The Season On Thursday, June 4

Rocky Mountain National Park News Release 
June 3, 2020
For Immediate Release

Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park will open on Thursday, June 4.  Due to melting snow on the road and the potential for freezing temperatures visitors should be prepared for icy conditions.  At this time, night time closures will not be implemented.  However, because weather conditions may change rapidly, night closures are possible.  Park visitors should be prepared to adjust travel plans accordingly and are encouraged to call the park’s Trail Ridge Road recorded phone line at (970) 586-1222.  Park staff will update the recorded line during and after regular office hours, when the road status changes.
 
     Alpine Visitor Center will not open until the end of June.  Trail Ridge Store will tentatively open on June 15.  Due to limited services along Trail Ridge Road, and lack of presence of staff at Alpine Visitor Center, visitors should be extra prepared when traveling on Trail Ridge Road.  Vault toilets are open.

Trail Ridge Road Plowing East of Forest Canyon, May 1 2020, Courtesy Rocky Mountain National Park, Click photo for larger image

Alpine Visitor Center May 2020 Courtesy Rocky Mountain National Park copy

Trail Ridge Road Plowing Near Milner Pass May 2020 Courtesy Rocky Mountain National Park copy

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