Alpine Loop Status
CLOSED
The Alpine Loop is closed for the season.
The opening date for the Alpine Loop varies every year and is dependent on weather and snowfall. It is important to check the status before traveling, as closures may occur due to traffic impediments or natural events such as rockfalls, mudslides, or floods.
About the Loop
The Alpine Loop Backcountry Byway is a network of four-wheel drive roads, open seasonally that connect Lake City, Ouray, and Silverton. It traverses passes up to 12,800 feet while showcasing old mines, ghost towns, natural wonders, beautiful wildflowers, and abundant wildlife.
