Dirt roads in Eldorado National Forest will be closed for the season starting Jan. 1.

They will remain closed until at least April 1.

Roads subject to the seasonal closure are identified on a free-of-charge map that is available at all Eldorado National Forest offices or online.

The seasonal closure is designed to protect roadbeds and watersheds from damage and to safeguard water quality.

The seasonal closure does not affect routes in the Rock Creek Area of the Eldorado National Forest near Georgetown, which has its own route closure process.