CPW News - Eldorado Canyon visitors advised to plan ahead, use caution

Saw this press release on the CPW site.
dnr.state.co.us/newsapp/pre…

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3/31/2014
Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Eldorado Canyon visitors advised to plan ahead, use caution

ELDORADO SPRINGS, Colo. —Visitors to Eldorado Canyon State Park will need to plan ahead and use caution when visiting the popular Front Range park this year. Due to effects from the September 2013 flood, changes in the landscape have altered the facilities for the time being. Several popular areas of Eldorado Canyon State Park are closed until further notice and different conditions on trails should prompt visitors to use extra caution.

Details of the current conditions at the Park include:

-- No Picnicking Opportunities – The picnic area is undergoing flood renovations; reopening date as of yet undetermined.

-- South Picnic Area Closed – This will limit available parking. Visitors are encouraged to arrive early on weekends and holidays as the Park will likely reach capacity even earlier than it has in the past.

--Rattlesnake Gulch Trail Closed

--Flood damage—Visitors can anticipate different conditions that experienced in the past. Changes to conditions include but are not limited to, uneven trail surfaces, rutted trails, damaged water bars and steps, falling trees due to soil moisture, unstable slopes, and loose rock.

--Other Closures To Be Announced - Limitations on vehicle and possibly pedestrian access above the lower-end of the Park and other restrictions will likely be required to facilitate repairs.

Visitors are encouraged to check conditions prior to making the trip. For current conditions, go to:
cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/… and click on the “Park Conditions” link or call 303-494-3943

Families and friends interested in finding alternate locations to recreate are encouraged to visit cpw.state.co.us to locate the other Front Range State Parks close to home.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife manages 42 state parks, more than 300 state wildlife areas, all of Colorado's wildlife, and a variety of outdoor recreation. For more information go to cpw.state.co.us

Colorado Parks and Wildlife
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I would imagine the calving season this year will be particularly NASTY.

No picnics...WOO-HOO!

This is all very good news for us. I was just there on Sunday and actually had plenty of parking.

Ray Lovestead wrote:This is all very good news for us. I was just there on Sunday and actually had plenty of parking.