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  1. 10-02-2007, 09:36 #1
    7idl
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    Default Rollins Pass (??)

    I'm getting mixed signals about Rollins Pass..

    is it open or closed?


    Last time I was up there you could drive up to within about 1/4 mile from the Needles Eye tunnel.

    I want to go up there again, but don't want to waste my time by finding out it's closed when I get there!
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  2. 10-02-2007, 09:57 #2
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    I don't know where Rollins Pass is, but are you aware of the state website about roads?

    http://www.cotrip.org/rWeather/All_R...07_095502.html

    I don't know if that will help any, but it's the best I can offer. Good luck on your little outing. Karl.
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  3. 10-02-2007, 10:45 #3
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    well, I took the initiative and called Boulder County who referred me to the USFS.

    As it has been for several years, the pass is still blocked at the Gilpin/Boulder County line. They also mentioned something about a rock slide, but didn't know which side of the man made barrier it was on.

    vehicle traffic is still allowed on the road.

    trails are restricted to bicycles and foot traffic only. No motorcycles/atv's!

    There may now already be snow and or icy conditions!!!!



    I think I'll take a chance, weather permitting, and take my MC up there this saturday.. anyone is free to join me in this suici.... errr.... fun fall photo op trip
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  4. 10-04-2007, 23:18 #4
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    Bad memories about Rollins Pass. I was up there running/walking my dog in August of last year and passed out. I came to with a concussion and my dog licking my face. Lots of tests later, it was diagnosed as a side effect of the blood pressure medication they had me on. Needless to say I'm not on that medication any more.

    Speaking of passes, have you ever been over Argentine Pass? I got my truck up there so far I had to back up over a half mile to turn around when it got too narrow. I've been wanting to take my bike up it one of these days.
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  5. 10-04-2007, 23:40 #5
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    can't say as I have... willing to go anywhere really as long as it's w/in a reasonable distance from home.
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  6. 10-05-2007, 06:29 #6
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    i was up there about a month ago and saw the signs that said rollins pass closed 19 miles or something like that, i made it all the way to jenny lake with no problems. that is right below the tunnel.
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