Road from Silverton to Lake City

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Road from Silverton to Lake City

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Does anyone know if the road from Silverton to Lake City is open yet?? Access to Nellies??

Thanks,

Rock
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Re: Road from Silverton to Lake City

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Engineer Pass? Cinnamon Pass?

Both still closed
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Re: Road from Silverton to Lake City

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Cinnamon Pass is still closed. Engineer Pass is also closed. The gates are still locked and I wouldn't expect either to be open real soon with Cinnamon Pass opening first. Officially, Cinnamon Pass will be open by Memorial Day with Engineer Pass open in early-June. SJ Ron
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Re: Road from Silverton to Lake City

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Road is open to the base of Nellie Creek. No problem.
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Re: Road from Silverton to Lake City

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Thanks guys

Rock
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