Passes and Silverton Area Roads

Updates to this page are made as soon as the local contacts relay the information. If the date above seems old, it simply means there have been no changes in the road conditions since that date. Once there are changes, the page will be updated. 

As of May 28, 2020

*Currently, no backcountry passes are open. 

• San Juan County:  Check with the Silverton Chamber to get up-to-date restirctios (970) 387-5654.
• Ouray County: Hopes to have all all roads open by 4th of July
• San Miguel County: All roads are closed and no work to open passes has begun
• Hinsdale County: 

Additional Information:

• Not all of these locations are on the San Juan National Forest.
• Be aware that passes can vary with weather any time of year. Some may be slick in areas, washed out or snow covered, even if they are listed as OPEN.  Please don't go beyond where you are comfortable driving. Be safe out there!
• THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL INSTANCES OF ROAD CLOSURE SIGNS AND BARRICADES BEING REMOVED OR DRIVEN AROUND. Anyone caught will be reported to the Sheriff's Department. Driving on closed roads can seriously damage the roadway, as well as put your vehicle at risk. Driving off trail seriously impaces the fragile tundra.