Safety Announcement – Alta Lakes Road Closure
Deteriorating road conditions prompt closure, repair and improvement
TELLURIDE, Colo. (June 12, 2025) — The Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison (GMUG) National Forests’ Norwood Ranger District announce temporary closure of Alta Lakes Road, National Forest System Road 632, due to deteriorating road conditions beginning June 13.
The road closure will be in effect until GMUG and San Miguel County staff can widen and stabilize the roadbed in the coming weeks.
The gate will remain open at the base of Alta Lakes Road to provide access to parking for the Magic Meadows Trail (NFST #515) until the road closure is lifted. A barricade will mark the start of the road closure, indicating that vehicles are no longer permitted beyond that point.
For more information on GMUG closures and road conditions, please visit our website or contact the Norwood District Ranger office at 970-327-4261.
