This is a look at Trail Ridge Road on May 26, 2022. The west side of the road was closed as crews plowed snowdrifts of 2 to 5 feet ahead of Memorial Day weekend.
. While this means visitors can no longer drive the full length, sections of the road that lead to popular winter destinations are still open.
Trail Ridge Road is the highest continuous paved road in the United States. It climbs to 12,183 feet and connects the towns of Estes Park and Grand Lake. The road has few guardrails and no shoulders, and 11 miles of it are above 11,500 feet. In the winter, drifting snow, strong winds and below-freezing temperatures create hazardous driving conditions.Trail Ridge Road is currently closed at Many Parks Curve on the east side of the national park and at the Colorado River Trailhead on the west side of the park.Horseshoe Park Trail Ridge Road will remain open to bicycles and leashed pets through Nov. 30. Beginning on Dec.
The road typically opens each year during the last week in May and stays open as long as the weather permits. This year it opened on May 26. Last year, Trail Ridge Road closed for the season on Oct. 25.Related Articles
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