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Divide Ranger District - Current Roads Status

Seasonal Road Conditions

LAST UPDATED: May 5, 2025 by AC

Spring

Spring closures vary depending upon conditions but generally are in place from March 15 to May 15. Spring closures protect soft roadbeds from damage and also help protect big game during late winter and early spring. Unless otherwise posted, all roads are open to non-motorized use. When roads begin to open, be prepared to still turn around if you encounter patches of snow, ice, mud, or soft roads.

Summer

Forest roads are generally all open by the end of June unless they are closed due to a special order. Monsoons can bring heavy rains and flooding. Look ahead at the weather before you plan your trip. If there are many heavy rain events roads may be in worse condition or even washed out.

Fall

Roads will be accessible until snow falls. Snow can fall as early as September or not until December; please plan accordingly. 

Winter

Most forest roads are closed or inaccessible due to snow. A few roads are plowed by the county to provide access to reservoirs including Road Canyon Reservoir and Beaver Creek Reservoir. 

Divide Roads Status

The table below lists the majority of roads on the Divide District. For information on a road not listed below, please contact the district office. In general, most roads are open by May 16 and are closed by snow by the end of December.

Divide District Road Conditions
Road NumberRoad NameStatusComments
14Pinos CreekClosed 
28Rock CreekOpen 
264Dry CreekOpen 
265.1AArcheryOpen 
267BonafacioOpen 
268Gulch accessOpen 
269NicomodesOpen 
270LimekilnOpen 
327Cedar SpringsClosed 
329East Fork PinosClosed 
330SummitvilleClosedSummer: 4x4 recommended.
331West Fork PinosClosed 
332West PinosClosed 
333Schraeder CreekClosed 
345Del Norte PeakClosedSummer: Usually accessible by passenger car to Shady Trailhead, rough road beyond the trailhead, 4x4 recommended.
350Willow CreekClosed 
350.2BWillow ParkClosed 
359Cross CreekClosedCurrent: Rough and rocky road- OHV recommended.
360Beaver CreekPartially OpenGated just south of Beaver Creek Reservoir. Million Reservoir is open.
361Little BeaverClosedClosed to wheeled traffic
380Park CreekPartially OpenPark Creek Road is gated just east of Summitville near the intersection of Road 300 & 244. Road 380 heading south toward Elwood Pass is snowed in and not accessible. May encounter mud/snow at higher elevations, please turn around if you do. Connecting roads (360 and 330) are still closed, you must enter/exit Park Creek at Highway 160. Summer: Rough but usually passable in a passenger car to Summitville. 
381Fox MountainClosed 
388BonitoClosedRough, rocky, and narrow road.
390Pass CreekClosedSummer: Provides access to Tucker Ponds and Tucker Ponds Campground. Accessible to Tucker Ponds in a passenger car, beyond a 4x4 vehicle is recommended.
391Alberta ParkClosedClosed to wheeled vehicles.
402Lobo OverlookClosedRough road but usually passible in passenger car.
410Big MeadowsOpen 
430Lake ForkPartially OpenOpen to Shaw Lake
433Decker Creek (Metroz Lake)OpenVery rocky, high clearance 4x4 road. Metroz Lake is private with no public access.
502East Willow (Creede)Closed 
502.1AEast Willow (Phoenix Park)ClosedPossible washout at Whited Creek. Very rocky, high clearance 4x4 road best traveled by Off Highway Vehicles.
503West WillowClosedSummer: All wheel or 4x4 passable from Creede to Equity Mine (part of the Bachelor Loop. Beyond Equity Mine, high clearance and 4x4 highly recommended. 
503.1AWest WillowClosed 
504BachelorOpenAll wheel drive or 4x4 recommended for the Bachelor Loop due to steep sections and loose gravel.
505Rat CreekClosedNarrow, rough and rocky. Please stay on the road.
505.1AOso CreekClosedVehicle width restricted to 48" past Oso Creek.
506Bear TownClosedThe rough road requires 4x4 and high clearance.
507Miners CreekOpen 
508Shallow CreekClosed 
509Santa Maria/SeepagePartially OpenRoad 509 open from southern end to Santa Maria Reservoir. Northern portion near North Clear Creek Falls is closed.
510North Clear CreekOpenOpen to North Clear Creek Falls only (as of 4/24/2025).
513Rito HondoOpenReservoir is refilling. Fishing stock will not be fishable for 3-5 years.
513.1AContinental ReservoirClosed 
514Black MountainOpen 
515Hermit LakesOpenWinter: Plowed by private
516Mason CreekOpen 
518CarsonOpenDeep ruts, loose rocks, steep, and technical road.
518.1ACarsonOpen 
518.1BHeart LakeOpen 
520Rio Grande ReservoirPartially OpenGeneral information: Winter: Plowed to Road Canyon Reservoir by the County. Summer: Passenger car accessible to Lost Trail Trailhead. Beyond Lost Trail, high clearance and 4x4 required, expect some technical spots, deep ruts, and loose rocks. Expect high waters at the Pole Creek crossing after rains and in spring.
521House CanyonClosedClosed to wheeled vehicles. Provides access to Regan Lake.
522Fern CreekClosed 
523Middle CreekPartially OpenOpen to Love Lake. Summer: Road ends at trailhead. Passable in passenger car to Love Lake, beyond 4x4 needed.
524Copper CreekClosedProvides access to Copper Creek Falls.
525Gold BarOpen 
526Red Mountain CreekClosedGated at 526 turnoff near Spar City.  Provides access to Ivy Creek Trailhead.
527Ivy CreekClosed 
528Lime CreekClosed 
532Bristol HeadClosedLast mile is very rough.
532.2ACrystalClosedVery rough road.
533Sawmill CanyonClosedAccess to Stage Station Flats and Lost Lakes (private)
547Jarosa MesaClosedClosed to wheeled vehicles.
600Pool TablePartially OpenOpen up to Hansen Mill dispersed camping area.
600.3A Closed 
601Blue ParkClosed 
602Blue Park TimberClosed 
610AlderClosedSummer: Road is damaged.  4 wheel drive and high clearance strongly recommended. Passenger cars are NOT recommended.
614BearClosed 
616Shearing (Alpine North)Closed 
617 Closed 
630Agua RamonClosed 
640Embargo Creek (Cathedral CG)Open 
644SeitzOpenRoad 655 is impassable due to a washout near the junction with 655.
646Old Woman CreekOpen 
650Baughman Creek/GroundhogClosed 
659La Ventana (Natural Arch Access)OpenProvides access to the Natural Arch.
660Connection from Old Woman Creek Rd to County Rd 33/38AOpenProvides access to road 659 and the Natural Arch.
670La GaritaOpen 

Last updated May 6th, 2025