The annual seasonal closure of dirt roads will go into effect on the Eldorado National Forest on Jan. 1. These roads will remain closed until at least April 1. 

The seasonal closure is designed to protect roadbeds and watersheds from damage and to protect water quality.  A minimum three-month closure period from Jan. 1 through March 30 was designated for the core part of the winter in the Eldorado National Forest Travel Management Plan. To maintain flexibility, the timing of the dirt road closure is determined based on current conditions each year which may cause the closure to go into effect early or be extended. 

Roads subject to seasonal closure are identified on a map that is available online.