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Rocky Mountain National Park to Implement Another Phase of the Poudre Headwaters Project; Some Areas in the Kawuneeche Valley Will Be Closed August 24-30

August 5, 2026 · Source: National Park Service

Map of the west side of Rocky Mountain National Park, with a large rectangular area shaded in red, indicating an area closure for the Poudre Headwaters Project, with the Colorado River Trail and Bowen-Baker Trails closed. Trail Ridge Road/US Hwy 34 remain
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Rocky Mountain National Park will be implementing another phase of the Poudre Headwaters Project during the week of August 24-30, 2026.

Read the official NPS source

What Travelers Need to Know

Check the affected roads, trails or facilities and the dates in the official notice. Plan an alternate route or activity if your itinerary uses the affected area.

Dates and operating conditions can change after publication. Check the park’s official visitor information for your travel date.

Traveler guidance by State & Nation Staff Writer.

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