Trail Conditions
For updated info for Leadville, Twin Lakes, and Granite:
For updated info for Buena Vista, Nathrop, and St. Elmo:
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Reported 7/11/2010 6:54 PM MDT
The road between St. Elmo and Hancock is CLOSED due to a washed-out bridge. Neither of the St. Elmo rides in the guide are likely to be open until later this summer.
Follow weather reports and watch for afternoon storms. Despite warm temps, a few very small snow drifts may persist on high sections of trail. Remember to stay on trail and ride or walk through any wet or snowy patches.
Have fun, be safe, and when in doubt, pedal harder!
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Reported 7/11/2010 6:54 PM MDT
The road between St. Elmo and Hancock is CLOSED due to a washed-out bridge. Neither of the St. Elmo rides in the guide are likely to be open until later this summer.
Follow weather reports and watch for afternoon storms. Despite warm temps, a few very small snow drifts may persist on high sections of trail. Remember to stay on trail and ride or walk through any wet or snowy patches.
Have fun, be safe, and when in doubt, pedal harder!
#END UPDATE#.........................................................................
| Trail | Trail Status | Comments |
| LEADVILLE | ||
| Camp Hale to Tennessee Pass | Open | Ok |
| Mitchell Creek Loop | Open | Ride cente of trail through any possible muddy patches in basin. |
| Jennie June Mine Loop | Open | Ok |
| St. Kevin's-Turquoise Lake Loop | Open | Good |
| Sugarloaf-Power Line Loop | Open | Ok |
| Ball Mountain Loop | Open | Dry |
| Ball Mountain Pass | Open | Dry |
| Mosquito Pass | Open | Some wet areas |
| Birdseye Gulch | Open | Wet areas in gulch; using caution at water crossings. |
| Mineral Belt Trail | Open | Dry |
| Halfmoon Road | Open | Water very cold and deep in upper basin near mine. |
| Weston Pass | Open | Ok |
| TWIN LAKES | ||
| Twin Lakes to Mt. Massive Trailhead | Open | Great ride |
| Interlaken Loop | Open | Dry |
| Twin Lakes to Clear Creek | Open | Dry |
| Cache Creek Loop | Open | Dry |
| GRANITE | ||
| Lost Canyon to Twin Lakes Loop | Open | Dry |
| Lost Canyon Road (Columbine Climb) | Open | Good |
| Spring Creek Loop | Open | Avoid private property if you explore beyond the trail! Obey all signs. |
| BUENA VISTA | ||
| Castle Rock Gulch Loop | Open | Dry |
| Bald Mountain Gulch Loop | Open | Dry |
| Davis Meadow Loop | Open | Dry |
| Lenhardy Cutoff | Open | Dry |
| Midland Bike Trail | Open | Dry |
| Midland Railroad Grade | Open | Dry |
| Midland 376A Loop | Open | Dry |
| Trout Creek Pass to Buena Vista | Open | Road graded and smooth to new culvert west of cabins |
| Buena Vista River Road | Open | Dry |
| FSR 373 Loop (Natural Arch) | Open | Dry |
| Fourmile Road - Buena Vista Overlook | Open | Dry |
| Fourmile Cutoff Loop | Open | Dry |
| NATHROP | ||
| Frontier Ranch to South Cottonwood Creek | Open | Dry |
| Mt. Princeton Road | Open | Dry |
| Raspberry Gulch Loop | Open | Dry |
| Cascade Railroad Grade | Open | Dry |
| Ruby Mountain-Bald Mountain Loop | Open | Dry |
| ST ELMO | ||
| Alpine Tunnel | CLOSED | Bridge out between St. Elmo and Hancock town site. |
| Alpine Tunnel to Tin Cup Pass Road Loop | CLOSED | Bridge out between St. Elmo and Hancock town site. |
| PONCHA SPRINGS | ||
| Colorado Trail - US 50 to Chalk Creek | Open | |
| Marshall Pass to Silver Creek Loop | Open | Might be some wet areas in trees on approach to Silver Creek. |
| Silver Creek Loop | Open | High water possible on approach to Rainbow trailhead |
| Blank's Cabin to US 50 | Open | Ok |
| Droney Gulch Loop | Open | Dry |
| Washout Road Loop | Open | Dry |
| MONARCH CREST - all routes | Open | Go for it! One possible small drift; some wet areas reported near Silver Creek. |
| SALIDA | ||
| Bear Creek to Methodist Mountain | Open | Good to go |
| Methodist Mountain to US 285 | Open | Ok |
| Spiral Drive | Open | Dry |
| Ute Trail Loop | Open | Dry |
| Upper Bighorn Sheep Canyon | Open | Good |
| The Crater | Open | Dry |
| SOUTH PARK | ||
| Salt Creek-McQuaid Loop | Open | Trail crews cleared some trees; gates open at US 285. |
| Tumble Creek Trail | Open | Good |
| Weston Pass | Open | Good |
| Sheep Creek Trail | Open | Water level ok; watch deep beaver pond. |
| Mosquito Pass | Open | May be wet sections above graded road. |
| Boreas Pass-Gold Dust Trail | Open | May be wet in sections of old flume. |
