Seasonal Closures

Due to harsh winter conditions often experienced in some areas throughout Colorado, a few mountain passes and rest areas are closed throughout the winter. All closing and opening dates are subject to change depending on weather conditions.

• Mount Evans on State Highway 5
  • Closes the day after Labor Day from Summit Lake to the summit. The lower half of the pass from Echo Lake to Summit Lake closes around September 30th.
  • Scheduled to open each year on the Friday before Memorial Day.

• Independence Pass
  • Closes around November 7th.
  • Typically opens the Thursday prior to Memorial Day.

• Kebler Pass (maintained by Gunnison County Public Works)
  • The pass is typically closed from November to May. For more information contact, Debbie Ferchau at 970-641-0044.

• Cottonwood Pass (maintained by Gunnison County Public Works)
  • The pass is typically closed from November to May. For more information contact, Debbie Ferchau at 970-641-0044.

• Virginia Dale Rest Area
  • Closes in September and reopens in May prior to Memorial Day