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Seasonal Trail Closures

Protect Wildlife: Respect Trail Closures

The Snowmass Village Animal Services Department enforces trail closures enacted to protect sensitive wildlife habitats. Per Section 10-29: Seasonal Trail Closures of the TOSV Municipal Code, it is unlawful of any persons to use by any means the following trails during wildlife-sensitive periods, as follows:

Anaerobic Nightmare Trail: April 25 through June 27 (opens 28th)
Sequel Trail: April 25 through June 20 (opens 21st)
Tom Blake Trail: April 25 through June 20 (opens 21st)
Government Trail east of Elk Camp Work Road: May 15 through June 27 (opens June 28th)
Rim Trail North: December 1 through May 15 (opens May 16th)
Seven Star Trail: December 1 through May 15 (opens May 16th)
Upper North Mesa Equestrian Trail: December 1 through May 15th (opens May 16th)
Viewline/Deadline/Ditchline: December 1 through May 15 (opens May 16th)
Vista Trail from Powerline Trail to Government Trail is closed April 25-June 20 (opens June 21)
Vista Trail from Government Trail to the Elk Camp Restaurant is closed May 15-June 27 (opens June 28)

Enforcement

Trail closures are strictly enforced by the Town’s Animal Services Division, in partnership with US Forest Service, Colorado Parks & Wildlife, and Aspen Skiing Company. Wildlife monitoring cameras are in use in closed areas.

There is a zero-tolerance policy for trail closure violations and fines can reach up to $5,000.

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