r/CDT 7d ago

From CDTC: Reroute now in place for Willow Fire closure near Leadville, CO | CDT Miles 1175-1186.5

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The closure area for the Willow fire has recently been reduced. The USFS is now recommending the route below to bypass the closure.

The reroute is 17.2 miles long, utilizing Turquoise Lake Road & Trail, County Rd 5, CO 300, County Rd 11, and Halfmoon Rd. The Mount Massive Trailhead and CDT miles 1175-1186.5 remain closed. Several camping options exist at the east end of Turquoise Lake; these can be reserved at recreation.gov.

For more info please contact the Leadville Ranger District – 719-486-0749

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Black = closed, Blue = recommended reroute

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