TRAIL MAPS & CONDITIONS
Trails Conditions Updated as of September 16th, 2026
Fall is in the air. Leaves are starting to turn. We are hoping they will stick around for a week or two, but if you are planning a trip don’t be surprised if the leaves turn quickly this year. With the lack of rain/snow even though the monsoons did arrive it might not have been enough to have a great leaf peeping season.
Please be mindful of people on the shoulders of the roads taking in the scenery over the next couple of weeks.
Construction North of Ouray with Hwy 550 road closure:
CONSTRUCTION SOUTH OF OURAY:
RED MOUNTAIN RETAINING WALL AND TUNNEL REPAIR
Between mile marker 88.6 and 90.8 south of Ouray expect delays Monday – Friday 7:00 AM-7:00 PM. Ouray County advises people to expect delays of up to 15-20 minutes when traveling through the area from July through September.
Hope everyone is enjoying the trails as well. It’s very dry up here so please be mindful of all the fire restrictions.
STAY THE TRAIL
DO NOT proceed around any snow or trees that may be blocking trails. The Tundra is very sensitive ecosystem and driving on it will damage it which could cause irreparable harm.
Pack in and Pack out
SPECIAL ADVISORY:
We are finally getting rain in the area, but the ground is so dry that it cannot absorb a lot of rain in a short amount of time. Be on the lookout of mud slides and rock slides.
REMEMBER THIS IS OUR HOME PLEASE TAKE EVERY PRECAUTION TO PREVENT WILDFIRES SO THAT WE ALL MAY ENJOY THE MOUNTAINS THIS SUMMER.
TRAIL CONDITIONS
Trails are listed below by the COUNTY agencies responsible for clearing.
Please respect the San Juans as if you call them home and leave the area just as pristine as when you arrived.
Any updates will appear below under corresponding trails as we receive or experience them.
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