More east side roads open at Rocky Mountain National Park

Snowplow operations on Bear Lake Road below Bear Lake January 9, 2022; Photo Courtesy Rocky Mountain National Park

RMNP UPDATE - January 9, 2022, 1:02 p.m.

Park roads and trail crews have been working to clear deep snow drifts along Bear Lake Road and along Fall River Road. 

Bear Lake Road is now open past Sprague Lake to Bear Lake  and US 34 at the Fall River Entrance is open to all vehicles.  For updates on roads, follow us on Twitter @RockyNPS.

Roads are snowpacked and icy in places. 4-Wheel Drive and All-Wheel Drive Vehicles are advised. Be prepared for winter driving and hiking conditions. 

Snowplow berms at Bear Lake January 8 2022; photo Courtesy Rocky Mountain National Park

Park staff digging out around structures in Bear Lake January 8, 2022; Photo Courtesy Rocky Mountain National Park

Bobcats digging out area in front of vault toilets after snowplowing efforts in Bear Lake parking area January 8 2022; Photo Courtesy Rocky Mountain National Park