Rain storms are in the forecast this week for Rocky Mountain National Park. The flash flood risk for areas in the Cameron Peak and East Troublesome burn areas range from limited to elevated from Wednesday, July 27 through Saturday, July 30.
If hiking in or downstream from recent burn areas, use extreme caution. Park visitors should be aware of additional hazards when recreating in burn areas, including:
- Flash flooding and significant debris flow possible in burn areas
- Burned-out stump holes where the ground may be weak and unstable
- Unstable dead trees, especially in windy conditions
- Loose rocks, logs and rolling debris
- Dry, hot conditions with little forest canopy to provide shade
Approximately 30,000 acres, or 10 percent of Rocky, was impacted by the Cameron Peak and East Troublesome Fires of 2020. Some trails are still closed in the west and northwest areas of the park. For more safety tips and to see the park's "Area Closures" map, visit this park page.
Jeff
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