Trail Closures

Oct. 25, 2025 - All trails are closed due to recent rainfall except Lighthouse, GSL and Capitol Peak.

Burn Ban

Oct. 20, 2025 - The park is under a burn ban. No ash-producing fires (wood or charcoal) are allowed. You may use containerized fuel stoves with a cut-off valve for cooking.

Hot Air Balloon Event

Join us Oct. 26, 2025 for our Hot Air Balloon event! Entrance is free with a donation of three cans or non-perishable items. The Pirates of the Canyon balloons will fly from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m.

Closures

Some areas of the park will be closed on the following dates for wildlife management activities:

• Areas south of the stables will be closed from 10 p.m. Dec. 2 to 7:30 a.m. Dec. 15. Only the Pioneer Nature, CCC and Triassic trails will be open during this time.
• Backcountry camping, equestrian camping, horse trail and youth group camping will continue to be closed through 7:30 a.m. Dec. 19. All trails except backcountry trails will be open. 

Only hunters with drawn permits will be allowed in these areas at these times.

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