Posted by Erik Stensland on September 14, 2006 at 9:39 AM
I just read this article stating that they will be closing the Glacier Gorge parking area in Rocky Mountain National Park beginning Monday through sometime in October. Unfortunately, this is prime autumn color time there.
Posted by Todd Caudle on September 14, 2006 at 12:33 PM
Why??? They just biuilt the thing last year!
Posted by Jesse Speer on September 14, 2006 at 12:35 PM
Just hope they run out of helicopters Erik!
Posted by Derek Sedillo on September 14, 2006 at 12:46 PM
I just called the RMNP ranger station to ask for more details about the closure.
He stated that the larger Bear Lake lot should still be open and of course park and ride is still available. It doesn't start until 7:00AM but leaves every 15 minutes.
Derek
Posted by Michael Hodges on September 15, 2006 at 2:21 PM
plus...to get to the old GG trailhead by way of bear lake is only .4 miles roundtrip longer than from the new GG trailhead...so it's really not a big difference.
Posted by Fred Stearns on September 22, 2006 at 10:05 PM
I just drove by the GG parking lot this afternoon. A portion of the lot is covered in this material that the article talks of, or at least some sort of gravelly stuff. The rest of the lot was open. However, there were a lot of sign stating that overnight parking was not allowed. These signs were temporary type signs.
Posted by Brent Murphy on September 27, 2006 at 1:26 PM
An update from The Denver Post, in case anyone wants more info on this project.
Discussion
6 repliesHe stated that the larger Bear Lake lot should still be open and of course park and ride is still available. It doesn't start until 7:00AM but leaves every 15 minutes.
Derek