Alpine Plateau Road

Alpine Plateau Road

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Alpine Plateau Road
Alpine Plateau Road
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Distance

15.7 mi

Technical Rating

1 Easy

Best Time

Summer, Fall

Trail Type

Full-Width Road

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Trail Overview

Turning off from the main highway, there are about 8 miles of private land you have to get through before reaching BLM. At about mile 7 is a seasonal closure gate: "From December 1 to May 30 road is closed to vehicles over 50" wide to protect soft roadbed. It remains open to vehicles less than 50" wide, hikers, and horses." There is a cattle guard that marks the end of private land and the beginning of BLM. There are a half dozen little forest trail off-shoots within the several miles of BLM - great for ATVs and such. Mile 14 is when you will reach the Uncompahgre National Forest gate. Seasonal closures apply to all motorized vehicles.

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Status Reports

Kevin Stauber
Aug 28, 2024
4x4
Open
I used this trail as a cut off of highway 50 to get around the closure. when you get to the trail head, there's a big sign saying through travel not permitted. overall very easy trail with incredible views
Rob Wasserman
Jun 15, 2024
2023 Ford Bronco Sport
Open
Trail gates at both ends of 867 are open and trail has been graded and cleared. Went from 149 to US 50 through Arrowhead, no problem.
Wade Rowley
Jun 11, 2023
2021 Ford Bronco
Obstructed
Deep Snow

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