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Lat: 38.554991502240554 Long: -107.68658381654137

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Road Status

Road Name	Status
South Rim Drive	Open
North Rim Road	Closed
East Portal Road	Open

Road improvement projects on the South Rim will cause delays up to 30 minutes and reduce available parking spots.

For roads outside the park, including CO Highway 347, U.S. Highway 50, and CO Highway 92, check Colorado Department of Transportation.

Trail Conditions

Trail Name	Park District	Condition Report	Last Report Date
Oak Flat Loop Trail	South Rim	Some patchy snow and mud, melting quickly with warming temperatures. Use caution near cliff edges.	4/22/2025
Rim Rock Trail	South Rim	Snow-free with some mud. Use caution near cliff edges.	4/22/2025
Uplands Trail	South Rim	Snow-free with some mud.	4/22/2025
Warner Point Trail	South Rim	Snow-free with some mud. Use caution near cliff edges.	4/22/2025
Deadhorse Trail	North Rim	No updates/access.	N/A
North Vista Trail	North Rim	No updates/access.	N/A

Campground Information

Camping or sleeping in a vehicle is only allowed at a designated campsite you are registered to stay in.

Open

• South Rim Campground
• East Portal Campground

Closed

• North Rim Campground

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Traffic

Between May and October, particularly on busy holiday weekends, you may experience long lines at the entrance road, and parking lots at popular trailheads and viewpoints can fill up.

Climbing Closures

Check annual climbing closures for protection of nesting raptors. These closures are effective March 15 to July 15.

Fire Restrictions

There are no active fire restrictions at this time.

 

Gunnison Point

View of Gunnison Point overlook from South Rim Visitor Center.

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Grizzly Ridge

View from near the South Rim Campground looking towards Grizzly Ridge on the North Rim.

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