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Spring Creek Road and Trail Closures Notification
Spring Creek
Publication Type: Closures 09/15/2023
The Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison (GMUG) National Forests announced a series of road and trail closures in response to the Spring Creek Fire. The fire was reported on the Uncompahgre National Forest approximately 15 miles southwest of Montrose, Colorado on Sept. 10, 2023.
Due to the fire’s activity on National Forest System lands, the following closures were enacted on September 12 and lifted on September 15, 2023:
National Forest System Roads (NFSR) #535–Paradox road, NFSR #402.9A–Spring Creek Trailhead road, National Forest System Trail (NFST) #116–Spring Creek Trail (from Dented Door to Paradox), NFST #126–Paradox Trail and NFST #114.1B–East Fork of Dry Creek Trail.
This Forest Service closure was enacted for public and firefighter safety and allowed fire crews to focus on suppression efforts. The public was asked to adhere to this closure and pay close attention to all signage.
This closure was lifted at 6 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 15, 2023.
For questions concerning local emergency closures, please call the Ouray Ranger District (970) 240-5300.
For information on current fire restrictions, conditions and recreation opportunities, visit the forest website or www.westslopefireinformation.com. Connect with us or follow us on social media (Twitter and Facebook).