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The Open Lands, Rivers, and Trails Fund is a taxpayer supported fund that supports projects that conserve natural landscapes, protect river health, and maintain outdoor recreation resources throughout the county.

πŸ”₯ Are YOU wildfire ready, Grand County? πŸ”₯Join the Grand County Wildfire Council for a family-friendly afternoon of trivi...
10/15/2026

πŸ”₯ Are YOU wildfire ready, Grand County? πŸ”₯

Join the Grand County Wildfire Council for a family-friendly afternoon of trivia, food, drinks, and a silent auctionβ€”all while supporting wildfire preparedness in our community!

πŸš’ Put your wildfire knowledge to the test! Gather a team of 2–6 and compete against local firefighters in a fun, firewise trivia challenge!

πŸ“… Sunday, October 18 | 1–4 PM
πŸ“ Roadhouse, Grand Lake
πŸ’° $10 suggested donation per teammate

All proceeds will help the Grand County Wildfire Council raise $16,000 to support wildfire preparedness programs and an electronic safety message sign.

You don't have to play trivia to join the fun!

🌲 Wildfire mitigation and preparedness are important to protecting Grand County's communities, forests, and natural resources. The Grand County Open Lands, Rivers, and Trails (OLRT) Fund encourages you to come out and support this great cause!

Before and after picture of snowmobile trails being cleared by Grand Lake Trailgroomers, Inc. in partnership with U.S. ...
10/12/2026

Before and after picture of snowmobile trails being cleared by Grand Lake Trailgroomers, Inc. in partnership with U.S. Forest Service-Arapaho & Roosevelt Natl Forests Pawnee Natl Grassland and the Sulphur Ranger District this fall. The north end of Kauffman Creek trail is fully cleared of saplings and fallen trees; ready for the deep layer of snow!
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The beautiful Take D'Leap trail from yesterday. Photo by George Sharpe, the Winter Park representative on the Open Lands...
10/08/2026

The beautiful Take D'Leap trail from yesterday. Photo by George Sharpe, the Winter Park representative on the Open Lands, Rivers, and Trails Advisory Committee.

🌲 Trail clearing in action!The USDA Forest Service – Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grasslan...
10/01/2026

🌲 Trail clearing in action!

The USDA Forest Service – Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland, in partnership with Grand Lake Trailgroomers, Inc. and Headwaters Trails Alliance, recently cleared downed trees and overgrown saplings along a two-mile section of trail in the Sulphur Ranger District.

This snowmobile/winter-only route begins at the north end of F.S. Road 121.1 and connects to F.S. Road 123 near the Illinois Pass Trailhead.

Check out the before and after! The first three photos show the trail before clearing, and the next three show the completed work.

πŸ‘ Great work by these partners to keep Grand County’s winter trails accessible and maintained!
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Horseback riders leaving for hunting camp out of Monarch Lake on 9/12. Picture from Cam Stone, the Grand Lake Rep on the...
09/17/2026

Horseback riders leaving for hunting camp out of Monarch Lake on 9/12. Picture from Cam Stone, the Grand Lake Rep on the OLRTAC.

🌊 Grand County’s Open Lands, Rivers & TrailsThe Upper Colorado River from Pumphouse to Radium is one of Grand County’s m...
09/12/2026

🌊 Grand County’s Open Lands, Rivers & Trails

The Upper Colorado River from Pumphouse to Radium is one of Grand County’s most beloved stretches of river β€” offering incredible opportunities to float, fish, camp, hike, and simply enjoy the Colorado River.

🚣 4.2 river miles from Pumphouse to Radium
🌊 Up to Class III whitewater, along with mellow stretches perfect for floating
πŸ‘₯ 100,000+ visitors each year to the Pumphouse Recreation Area

Whether you’re casting a line, launching a raft, camping along the river, or watching the canyon walls drift by, this stretch of the Upper Colorado River is an incredible recreational resource right here in Grand County.

Colorado’s open lands, rivers, and trails are a big part of what makes this place special β€” and why protecting access to them matters. πŸ’™

SUPers on the beloved Monarch Lake! Monarch Lake is much more than a four-mile loop, the trailhead is a major gateway in...
09/08/2026

SUPers on the beloved Monarch Lake! Monarch Lake is much more than a four-mile loop, the trailhead is a major gateway into the Indian Peaks Wilderness and provides access toward Cascade Creek, Mirror and Carter lakes, Buchanan Pass, and more.

Pictures by the Advisory Committee's Grand Lake Rep.

09/02/2026

𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐃 π‚πŽπ”ππ“π˜ π“π‘π€πˆπ‹ π‘π„ππŽπ‘π“
TUESDAY 10/22/26

πŸ‚ Leaf peeping season has pretty much run its course and overnight frost is becoming a daily occurance. Trails continue to be fabulous with everything still accessible until the snow starts to accumulate.

⚠️ π‚π€π”π“πˆπŽπ:
-Grand County Water Information Network has reported visual presence of cyanobacteria at Willow Creek Reservoir. 🦠⚠️

🚧 π‚π‹πŽπ’π”π‘π„π’ ⛔️
-Four Seasons Trail south of Mountain Man Park. Users will need to travel the road for a short stretch.
-Old Fall River Road in RMNP is closed for the season. Park workers are performing maintenance on the road and thus, all users are prohibited from entering for safety reasons.

𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐓 π“π‘πŽπ”ππ‹π„π’πŽπŒπ„ π…πˆπ‘π„ 𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐀 π‘π„π‚πŽπ•π„π‘π˜ π„π…π…πŽπ‘π“π’
This season HTA has a dedicated crew working in the burn scar to improve/reopen damaged trails. Here's the new openings so far:
-Beaver Line
-Spruce Em Up Jack
-Sherman Creek - NEW as of 8/29/26
-Soda Pass

πŸŒ„ π‘πŠπ˜ πŒπ“π 𝐍𝐀𝐓'𝐋 ππ€π‘πŠ 🫎
Old Fall River Road is CLOSED for the season.
Trail Ridge Road will continue to be open as weather allows.
Prior to venturing into RMNP, be sure to check road and trail conditions at:
https://www.nps.gov/romo/planyourvisit/conditions.htm

πŸ”₯π…πˆπ‘π„ 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐒πŸ”₯
Effective October 9, 2026, Grand County is no longer under fire restrictions.

Please be extremely cautious with fire and make sure they are completely out with coals cold to the touch before leaving them unattended.

For current fire conditions and allowances:
https://bewildfireready.org/
https://www.fs.usda.gov/r02/arp/alerts/fire-restrictions

The East Troublesome and Williams Fork burn scars have created unprecedented scenes in our county. The Grand Lake area as well as US Hwy 125 is still in a post-fire recovery state. Please exercise caution when recreating in these areas paying special attention to potentially dangerous fire burned trees and possible flash flooding.

🚨 Final week!Don't miss your chance to apply for the Fall 2026 Open Lands, Rivers & Trails Grant Cycle.πŸ“… Application dea...
08/25/2026

🚨 Final week!

Don't miss your chance to apply for the Fall 2026 Open Lands, Rivers & Trails Grant Cycle.

πŸ“… Application deadline: September 4

If your organization has a project that supports Grand County's lands, rivers, or trails, be sure to submit your application before the deadline.

All application materials are available here:
https://www.co.grand.co.us/851/Open-Lands-Rivers-and-Trails-Advisory-Co

Good luck to all applicants!



*Applications for the Fall 2026 cycle close September 4, 2026, with funding recommendations scheduled for October 27, 2026.

The deadline for the Fall 2026 Open Lands, Rivers & Trails Grant Cycle is approaching.πŸ“… Applications are due September 4...
08/18/2026

The deadline for the Fall 2026 Open Lands, Rivers & Trails Grant Cycle is approaching.

πŸ“… Applications are due September 4, 2026.

Whether your project protects open space, conserves rivers, mitigates wildfire, or improves trails, now is the time to submit your application.

Questions? Contact the OLRT Program Manager using the information on the grant webpage.

Apply today: https://www.co.grand.co.us/851/Open-Lands-Rivers-and-Trails-Advisory-Co

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