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