Well over 100 inches of snow has fallen on the Rampart Range this winter, with
over a foot of new snow in the last week. So far the temperatures have remained
cold enough that the snow has been melting slowly. However, if the temperatures
start to get warmer causing the snow to melt faster, things will get messy very
fast.

If this happens, there is a good chance that the Rampart Range OHV Recreation
Area will be temporarily closed to motor vehicles to protect the trails and
roads from unnecessary damage.

Because there is a good possibility for this special closure in the coming
weeks, it is recommended that you contact the South Platte Ranger District
Office at, 303-275-5610, before taking a trip all the way to the Rampart, only
to find that the area is temporarily closed.

Also, please remember to Tread Lightly at all times, but, especially now that
the conditions are soft and especially vulnerable to being damaged.

Ron Vigil, OHV Program Manager
South Platte Ranger District

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