Per the CDOT website:
"Independence Pass is scheduled to open for the season on Thursday, May 26th, at noon. Trail Ridge Road, Guanella Pass, and Cottonwood Pass are scheduled to open on Friday, May 27th. Mount Evans Road is scheduled to open to Summit Lake on Friday, May 27th, but it is unknown at this time when the last 7 miles to the top will open. Kebler Pass will remain closed for the time being, due to road damage."
Independence Pass opens Thursday 5/26
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Re: Independence Pass opens Thursday 5/26
Thanks for posting.
Anyone planning to climb/ski Evans next weekend (28th, 29th, or 30th)?Brian Thomas wrote: Mount Evans Road is scheduled to open to Summit Lake on Friday, May 27th, but it is unknown at this time when the last 7 miles to the top will open.
Re: Independence Pass opens Thursday 5/26
Excellent! Really eager to give Sawtooth another try (attempted back in October, but turned back after Bierstadt due to high winds)
Re: Independence Pass opens Thursday 5/26
This is the best news I've heard all day - thanks for the update!
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Re: Independence Pass opens Thursday 5/26
This totally made my day, I know where Im going to play this weekend!
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Re: Independence Pass opens Thursday 5/26
Nooo! I wanted to get in a hike on the road before cars were allowed.emgordon wrote:Anyone planning to climb/ski Evans next weekend (28th, 29th, or 30th)?Brian Thomas wrote: Mount Evans Road is scheduled to open to Summit Lake on Friday, May 27th, but it is unknown at this time when the last 7 miles to the top will open.
emgordon, I don't ski, but I was looking into a possible hike of Goliath, Rogers, Warren, and Evans soon. Let me know if you are interested, and maybe we can get something worked out.