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Thom02099
Explorer II
Jun 04, 2020

Trail Ridge Road Opens...and more

RMNP has opened Trail Ridge Road for the season as of 06.04.20. About 2 weeks later than normal, but not due to excess snow. Rocky is now open to visitors, with some caveats.

H E R E - RMNP entry is information on the reservation system they have put in place to enter the park. One must now have a reservation to enter or have a camping permit. The number of visitors allowed in the park, for now, is capped at 13000. The Alpine Store and Vistors Center is not open, and is not expected to open until some time in July.
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  • bukhrn's avatar
    bukhrn
    Explorer III
    Jun 05, 2020
    Wish they would open the Parks & Forests back here, Shenandoah NP is only partially open, you can drive Skyline Drive, and you can hike SOME of the trails, but you can't camp, no matter how separated you get.
    Same with George Washington/Jefferson NF, asked if they had an idea when phase 2 might start, got a Very short, "No plans at this time".
    I understand they must be extremely busy, but I hope the young lady didn't over exert herself typing all that. :R
  • JAC1982's avatar
    JAC1982
    Explorer
    Jun 05, 2020
    Thom02099 wrote:
    RMNP has opened Trail Ridge Road for the season as of 06.04.20. About 2 weeks later than normal, but not due to excess snow. Rocky is now open to visitors, with some caveats.

    H E R E - RMNP entry is information on the reservation system they have put in place to enter the park. One must now have a reservation to enter or have a camping permit. The number of visitors allowed in the park, for now, is capped at 13000. The Alpine Store and Vistors Center is not open, and is not expected to open until some time in July.


    Thanks Thom, as always, for the information. I almost wish they'd keep the reservation system. I'd enjoy going there with less people, even if it meant planning a trip in advance.
  • Thom02099's avatar
    Thom02099
    Explorer II
    Jun 05, 2020
    JAC1982 wrote:
    Thom02099 wrote:
    RMNP has opened Trail Ridge Road for the season as of 06.04.20. About 2 weeks later than normal, but not due to excess snow. Rocky is now open to visitors, with some caveats.

    H E R E - RMNP entry is information on the reservation system they have put in place to enter the park. One must now have a reservation to enter or have a camping permit. The number of visitors allowed in the park, for now, is capped at 13000. The Alpine Store and Vistors Center is not open, and is not expected to open until some time in July.


    Thanks Thom, as always, for the information. I almost wish they'd keep the reservation system. I'd enjoy going there with less people, even if it meant planning a trip in advance.


    AMEN to that! I already had 2 camping reservations cancelled, but have more scheduled for later in the season. Now if I can just figure out what they are going to do to the 50% limit on capacity. Hope they don't do an odd/even type thing for open/closed.

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