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CBS News
30-05-2025
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Trail Ridge Road in Colorado's Rocky Mountain National Park opens for the season
Rocky Mountain National Park's Trail Ridge Road opened for the season on Friday. US 34 connects Grand Lake and Estes Park. RMNP announced the opening on social media. Trail Ridge Road Rocky Mountain National Park The popular route for tourists closed last October. Too much snow prevented road crews from plowing all the snow and ice by Memorial Day weekend. This was the second year that the road had not opened for Memorial Day. Crews work to clear the road earlier in May Rocky Mountain National Park At its height, Trail Ridge Road reaches about 12,180 feet, making it the highest continuous paved road in North America. It connects the towns of Estes Park and Grand Lake. Anyone wanting to know current weather conditions and road status can call 970-586-1222, and visitors are urged to be ready to adjust travel plans in light of those potential changes.
CBS News
23-05-2025
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Mountain passes in Colorado: Find out which high country roads are open to drivers and which remain closed
Two mountain passes in Colorado are now open for the summer travel season Two mountain passes in Colorado are now open for the summer travel season Two mountain passes in Colorado are now open for the summer travel season If you're looking to take a road trip in Colorado's mountains this holiday weekend, there are several popular mountain passes that are now open where you can experience the beauty of the Rockies up Pass, which connects Twin Lakes in Park County with Aspen in Pitkin County, opened on Thursday to drivers. Guanella Pass also opened on Thursday. It connects Grant in Park County with Georgetown in Clear Creek County. Trail Ridge Road through Rocky Mountain National Park remains closed. Snow clearing efforts are underway on the road which runs from Estes Park in Larimer County to Grand Lake in Grand County. The road to the top of Mount Blue Sky will not be opening this year due to construction. Drivers should consider making special plans when driving in the mountains, particularly when some snowy conditions still remain in some areas. Visit CBS Colorado's Road Trip Ready page for recommendations. Heavy traffic is also something to consider over Memorial Day Weekend. Planning ahead and giving yourself extra time are keys to a successful trip.
CBS News
23-05-2025
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- CBS News
Trail Ridge Road in Colorado's Rocky Mountain National Park remains closed over Memorial Day weekend
Trail Ridge Road to remain closed, other popular passes open in Colorado for Memorial Day weekend Trail Ridge Road to remain closed, other popular passes open in Colorado for Memorial Day weekend Trail Ridge Road to remain closed, other popular passes open in Colorado for Memorial Day weekend Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park will remain closed over Memorial Day weekend. According to park officials, over the last week, snowplow operators have faced some setbacks from previous progress. RMNP said wind has been the main challenge since last week, causing low visibility, snow drifting back over cleared areas and a thick ice layer beneath drifted snow. Trail Ridge Road on May 21, 2025 in Rocky Mountain National Park. Rocky Mountain National Park Snow and overnight freezing temperatures are forecast above 10,000 feet in RMNP over the holiday weekend. At its height, Trail Ridge Road reaches about 12,180 feet, making it the highest continuous paved road in North America. It connects the towns of Estes Park and Grand Lake. Anyone wanting to know current weather conditions and road status can call 970-586-1222 and visitors are urged to be ready to adjust travel plans in light of those potential changes.
