Trail Conditions at Jeffco Open Space Parks

NOTICE: High winds along the Front Range today between 12-16 mph through late this afternoon. If you are heading out to any of the parks watch for patches of ice, as well as blowing and drifting snow at parking lots and park entrances.

Ranger Mark: Trail status update for Lair O’ the Bear and parks in the Evergreen area: Ice and snow packed. Foot traction devices are highly recommended. Stay safe, stay warm, and enjoy.

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Trail status update for Reynolds Park. Packed snow and extremely icy. Please bring foot traction devices if you plan on hiking.

Trail status update for Pine Valley Ranch: Snow packed and icy with some sections of mud/slush. Please continue walking through mud/slush and help prevent trail erosion.

Jeffco Trails condition update Deer Creek Canyon Park: packed snow with some muddy patches. Protect the trails you love; walk through muddy bits, not around them. Meadowlark & Plymouth Creek Trails

We expect all park visitors to adhere to public health guidelines and NOT gather in groups larger than 10 until further notice.



Trail status update for @JeffcoOpenSpace parks in the Evergreen area: Snow is quickly accumulating and visibility is low. Please be safe.

NOTICE: Rangers and Jefferson County Sheriff's Office are implementing temporary, rolling closures at parks that are at capacity. Please have alternate plans prepared in case of closures. Recreate close to home and use discretion. #jeffcotrails

Posted on: April 9, 2020
Protect Yourself and Others When Going Outdoors

(JEFFERSON COUNTY, COLORADO) – These are stressful times and getting outdoors for exercise and peace of mind is how many Coloradoans cope. When people are stressed, anxious, and socially isolated – as we are right now due to the COVID-19 pandemic – access to parks, trails, and natural areas is more important than ever.

As more community members get outside, we’re seeing some concerning activities and potentially dangerous behaviors. We have every hope of keeping Jeffco parks and trails open for your enjoyment. To do this, we need your help.

We ask that you follow these requirements and recommendations for the greater good of our community and to allow park rangers, sheriff’s deputies, first responders and other parks team members to do their jobs safely and better serve you.

By following these essential health guidelines, you can reduce the strain on our public places and the risk of spreading the coronavirus:

• Do not leave your home unless you absolutely need to. This is especially important if you are sick. Until Colorado lifts its stay-at-home order, please practice social distancing and reduce the spread of COVID-19.
• Stay as close to home as possible. Try something in your own backyard, take a walk or bike ride around the block, or visit a neighborhood park (just leave any playground equipment untouched). Recreate only with people from your own household.
• Don’t take risks, including unnecessary driving. First responders rush to every emergency call and physical distancing is not possible. Asymptomatic people, both individuals and rescuers, can spread COVID-19 before they are aware of symptoms. If either the individual or a rescuer later becomes symptomatic or tests positive, that entire group of rescuers will have to self-isolate for at least 14 days. This leads to fewer and fewer rescue personnel available to respond to emergencies quickly.
• Avoid crowds. Parks and trailheads tend to be less busy early in the morning or late in the day.
• Check Jeffco Open Space parking availability at seven popular parks before you go by downloading the LotSpot app or checking our website at jeffco.us/openspace. Move on if a parking lot is full. Park only in designated spots or legally on the road shoulder.
• Wear a cloth face-covering AND stay 6 feet away from others who are not in your household. New research suggests up to one in four people with COVID-19 may not have symptoms and can spread the disease to others. Face coverings offer minimal protection for the wearer, but they make a big difference in helping to protect others if a person that is infected and doesn’t know it.
• Follow all Park Regulations that apply to the park or trail you are visiting. This includes keeping your dog on a leash at all times and picking up and properly disposing of dog waste (don’t leave it alongside the trail).
• Finally, be kind to others. Remember, we’re all in this together and tensions are high. Keep your distance, be courteous, and perhaps send a wave to your neighbors when you pass them on the sidewalk or trail. You never know how much they may need it.

Let’s keep Jeffco safe and active,

Libby Szabo, Jefferson County Commissioner
Casey Tighe, Jefferson County Commissioner
Lesley Dahlkemper, Jefferson County Commissioner
Jeff Shrader, Jefferson County Sheriff
Dr. Mark Johnson, Executive Director, Jefferson County Public Health
Don Davis, Jefferson County Manager
Tom Hoby, Director, Jefferson County Open Space
Jeanie Rossillon, Director, Jefferson County Transportation & Development

Trail status update for Reynolds and Pine Valley: Snow packed/ice. When the weather is cold there is the tendency to have your dog off leash with the thought that there is no one around. Please remember that wildlife is always around and we are in their home.

CLOSED: The following parks are closed for muddy conditions effective 2/4:
-Matthews/Winters Park
-Mount Falcon Park - Morrison
-White Ranch Park - East side
-Deer Creek Canyon Park
-Hildebrand Ranch Park
Please use paved or hardened trails during muddy conditions. Closures remain in effect until further notice.