Dangerous conditions persist on roads, bridges, and trails damaged and destroyed by flooding in San Juans

Visitors to the USDA San Juan National Forest are encouraged to exercise caution following historic flood events in early October 2025, which left roads, trails, and major infrastructure damaged and destroyed. Access is closed or limited to some roads and bridges. The Columbine and Pagosa Ranger Districts are assessing the extent of the damage—a process which will extend into summer 2026 due to the extent of the flooding on millions of acres of Forest. Multiple major roads suffered complete washouts, and some vehicle bridges were damaged. Major trail bridges are also completely washed away.

Please visit the San Juan National Forest conditions page for the most up-to-date information on road conditions. Please note, this list changes frequently as engineers and crews carefully assess conditions. Trails conditions will be assessed as staffing levels permit. Individual trails and campgrounds will be updated on the San Juan National Forest Recreation website.



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Check out our online trail guides:

• Glacier National Park: HikinginGlacier.com

• Grand Teton National Park: TetonHikingTrails.com

• Rocky Mountain National Park: RockyMountainHikingTrails.com