I-70 Glenwood Canyon Colorado fire closure
I-70 through Glenwood Canyon has been closed due to a wildfire near the Grizzly Creek Rest Area. This fire started a couple of days ago and has really blown up due to high temps and swirling winds. It...
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Roadtrip920 wrote:4runnerguy wrote:
Based on last nights briefing, I'm guessing maybe another week, maybe more, before the canyon opens up.
It's amazingly quiet at night right now, as there is no through traffic on the interstate.
Is there a safe alternative route if I70 does not open soon from Silt to Estes Park? We have a 36ft 5th wheel.
H E R E is a link to the recommended detour. There just is no easy way around that area. You don't need to take US 285 all the way in to Denver. You can take CO 9 to Breckenridge and Frisco and get back on I-70, then take I-70 to the Central City Parkway. That takes you in to CC/Black Hawk where you can pick up CO 119 to Nederland then CO 72 to CO 7 in to Estes Park.
