ACCESS DENIED: Map of Colorado Land Closures Due to Liability Risk
Mt Democrat: CLOSED
Mt Lincoln: CLOSED
Mt Lindsey: CLOSED
Kittredge Creek Access: CLOSED
Rim-the-Peak Trail Construction: STALLED
Horse Thief Trail: RE-ROUTED
Air Force Academy Bike Path: CLOSED
Mt Wilson Rock of Ages Trail: RE-ROUTED
Bear Creek Basin: CLOSED
This isn’t just a 14er problem – as word continues to spread about this issue, more trails, routes, and areas are closing. Meanwhile, trail construction projects and efforts to secure new easements are also running into landowner concerns about liability.
The map on the right is our effort to document these various situations across the state. Hover over one of the icons to learn more about each trail, peak, or area. Our Land Closure Map documents the following situations:
- CLOSED: Trails, routes, or areas are currently closed indefinitely to the public.
- RE-ROUTED: A trail or route was closed due to liability risk and had to be re-routed at public expense to restore access.
- STALLED: Attempts to develop new trails, routes, or access to hunting or camping areas has stalled due to landowner liability concerns.
Know of a similar situation? Contact our team and we can add it to the map and database.
