Trail Ridge Road Temporarily Closes Colorado Rocky Mountain National Park Due Snow Ice

Trail Ridge Road, the highest continuous paved road in the United States located in Rocky Mountain National Park, was temporarily closed due to snow and ice conditions. The closure affected the segments between Rainbow Curve on the east side and Milner Pass on the west side, with no specific reopening date announced. This temporary closure marks the first of the season following the road's reopening on May 30, ahead of its usual seasonal closure in fall. The road connects Estes Park and Grand Lake, reaching an elevation of approximately 12,183 feet, and is a major scenic route within the park. Visitors can obtain current road status updates by calling the dedicated recorded information line. The park, among the top five most visited in the U.S., implements timed entry reservations to manage visitor access during peak times.