3/23/2009 Posted On: 3/23/2009 By: CSguy Info: on 21 March this was very definately closed at the very bottom. It is 8 miles to the traihead, and it is all uphill and snowpacked. There is a snowmobile concession that runs the trail, I was considering renting a sled to get me up there. You should be able to call the snowmobile concession and get updates as it starts to thaw, Nova Guides, 719-486-2656 or 888-949-6682. | ||||
6/30/2008 Posted On: 6/30/2008 By: cheeseburglar Info: Road was open on Saturday, June 26. 4x4 not necessary. Rumors are rampant in Vail/Avon that the beetle kill tree removal may start this summer! | ||||
6/30/2008 Posted On: 6/30/2008 By: cheeseburglar Info: I meant Saturday, June 28! | ||||
5/12/2008 Posted On: 5/12/2008 By: Chicago Transplant Info: The road is closed for Elk Calving until June 20th. | ||||
3/12/2008 Posted On: 3/12/2008 By: Kiefer Info: The drive in from US 24 to the lower gate is muddy and wet. The gate is opened around 7:30-8:00am and is closed around 5:30pm. Tigiwon Road from the Nova Guides equipment cache all the way to the summer TH is groomed and hardpacked from all the constant snowmobilers (snowshoes NOT necessary). | ||||
11/26/2007 Posted On: 11/26/2007 By: astrobassman Info: Just spoke with the ranger and the gate (located about a mile up Tigiwon road) is closed until June 20th of 2008. | ||||
8/10/2007 Posted On: 8/10/2007 By: robanar Info: The Tigiwon road is passable with a passenger car; however, if you value your vehicle, you must drive it slow, between 10 and 15 miles per hour. The worse sections are on the curves. Eight miles is an iternity when driving that speed, but you will avoid unnecessary headaches. Parking is ample at the trailhead, but on weekend get there early (anyway a 14er should not be started in the middle of the day!) | ||||
6/22/2007 Posted On: 6/22/2007 By: MarkE Info: I just spoke with the rangers, and it is in fact open all the way to the campground. | ||||
6/4/2007 Posted On: 6/4/2007 By: thebeave7 Info: I talked with the Rangers today and they informed me that the trail is slated to once again open on June 20th for the 2007 season. | ||||
6/22/2006 Posted On: 6/22/2006 By: Chicago Transplant Info: The road is re-opened for the season, drove up on 6/21/06 and it is dry and clear. There are bathrooms and a campground at the trailhead now that I can't remember being there in the past? | ||||
5/8/2006 Posted On: 5/8/2006 By: Chicago Transplant Info: Just called the Forest Service to find out about the dates for this year's seasonal Elk closure. The road is scheduled to open on June 20th. Please refrain from hiking in the area until this date. Thanks! | ||||
10/4/2005 Posted On: 10/4/2005 By: CO Native Info: Work continues to renovate the parking area, and a composting toilet has been installed. The only parking available is on the road. | ||||
9/24/2005 Posted On: 9/24/2005 By: CODave Info: The road is open all the way to the trailhead; however, the road is closed at the entrance to the Halfmoon trailhead parking area/campground so you must park on the side of the road. | ||||
7/5/2005 Posted On: 7/5/2005 By: Nathan Hale Info: Went up on 6-30 and found the road open and completely clear of snow (unsurprisingly). The road is definitely passable for passenger cars, but look out for some fairly good sized potholes near the beginning and near the very top. | ||||
5/7/2005 Posted On: 5/7/2005 By: Chicago Transplant Info: The Tigiwon Road is currently closed from May 1 until June 20 to allow for Elk calving. There is a closed and locked gate with this message on it about a mile up from the start of the road. Please respect wildlife closures, as Elk may abandon their calves if they are frightened by hikers. |
