Friday, May 9, 2025

GMUG plans partial, temporary closure of Bear Creek National Recreation Trail

The Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison (GMUG) National Forests announce temporary closure of Bear Creek National Recreation Trail for reconstruction efforts from May through October. The trail will be closed Monday through Friday but will remain open on weekends.

Crews will resume work to reconstruct portions of the trail between the trailhead and Yellow Jacket Mine, including extensive construction of stone retaining walls, drainage structures and low water crossings.

The upper sections of Bear Creek Trail will remain open and are accessible via Engineer Pass and Horsethief Trail.

“The safety of the public and the workers involved in the trail reconstruction project is our top priority,” said Dana Gardunio, district ranger for the Ouray Ranger District. “By closing the affected section of the trail, we aim to complete reconstruction work efficiently and mitigate potential hazards during the construction process.”

The work to reconstruct the trail is using funding from the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) and is being completed through a partnership with the National Forest Foundation.

For current road conditions and closures, visitors can contact the Ouray Ranger District at 970-240-5300.



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