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  • Currently Impassable Trails and Trail Sections

    The following trails or trail sections are not recommended for travel at this time. Check back for updates:

    TrailSectionIssue2026 Plans
    Cabresto Peak (#87A)Full lengthWindfallClearing planned for 2027
    Cow Lake (#96)Full lengthUnmaintainedReconstruction Tentatively Planned for 2027
    Dry Fork (#112)Full lengthUnmaintainedReconstruction Tentatively Planned for 2027
    Middle Fork Santa Barbara (#24)Between East Fork Trail (#26) junction and Santa Fe National Forest boundaryUnmaintainedWork commencing October 2026
    Pinabete Peak (#88)Full lengthAccessReroute to trailhead and intensive maintenance planned for 2027
    Placer Fork (#72)At junction with Columbine Canyon Trail (#71)Flooding (Beaver Dam)Reroute Completed September 2026
    Placer Fork (#72)Upper mileUnmaintainedNone
    Placer Fork Shortcut (#191)Full lengthUnmaintainedNone
    Rito del Medio (#87)Upper mileUnmaintainedReconstruction Tentatively Planned for 2027

Alert Start Date: April 16, 2026

Alert End Date: N/A

Contact Information

Contact Number: 575-758-6200

Rec Sites Affected

Last updated September 30, 2026