Alpine loop at end of May?

[sea_ledford]

I'm looking at a trip to Creede, Lake City, Alpine loop area toward the end of May. Is Alpine Loop typically open by then? From a snow perspective, I mean. How about Wheeler? I might be able to push the trip a week or so later into early June. Or I might have to scrap yet another plan due to the stupid plague... we'll see!

Thanks,

-Chris

 

[old_man]

No, it varies opening from mid June to early July.

 

[Ldstruckn]

we have had massive snow in the mountains of colorado this year...there is no way the loop or really anything unpaved above 10k feet will be open until July

 

[sea_ledford]

That is what I figured. Thanks for the info! Looking at big bend area instead. End of May should be just right before it gets too hot. Amazing the difference a few hundred miles makes!

 

[freedomomelet]

Was just out there last September over labor day. Late AUG, early SEPT is best... Do it before OCT otherwise more snow and ice chances. Good luck

 

[Kpmailman]

Big Bend, anything after late April will be *hot*. Northern NM should be largely snow free in your time frame. Not as great as Creede, but Valle Vidal, Midnight Meadows, Tres Ritos, Pecos, all nice areas.

That is what I figured. Thanks for the info! Looking at big bend area instead. End of May should be just right before it gets too hot. Amazing the difference a few hundred miles makes!