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Cottonwood Pass Road Reopens for Summer
The mountain road between Eagle and Garfield counties will remain open through autumn, weather permitting.
Apr. 9, 2026 at 2:20pm
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Cottonwood Pass Road's earlier-than-usual reopening promises scenic mountain travel, but drivers must navigate sharp turns and steep drop-offs.Buena Vista TodayCottonwood Pass Road in Colorado has reopened for the summer season, a month earlier than in 2025. The road, which runs from Gypsum to the Roaring Fork Valley, features sharp turns, steep drop-offs, and portions that are not paved. Eagle County officials have regulations in place for oversized vehicles, requiring a permit for any vehicle exceeding certain size limits.
Why it matters
The reopening of Cottonwood Pass Road provides an important seasonal transportation route for travelers between the Eagle and Garfield county regions, as well as access to the Roaring Fork Valley. However, the road's challenging terrain requires drivers to exercise caution, especially with larger vehicles.
The details
Cottonwood Pass Road will remain open through the autumn season, weather permitting. Portions of the road are not paved, and there are many sharp turns and steep drop-offs that drivers must navigate. Eagle County has regulations in place that prohibit travel on the road by oversized vehicles without a permit, with limits on width, height, and length.
- Cottonwood Pass Road reopened on Saturday, April 9, 2026.
- The road will remain open through the autumn season, weather permitting.
The players
Eagle County
The county in Colorado where Cottonwood Pass Road is located, and which has regulations in place for oversized vehicles traveling the road.
The takeaway
The reopening of Cottonwood Pass Road provides seasonal access for travelers, but the road's challenging terrain requires drivers to exercise caution, especially for larger vehicles that may need to obtain a permit to use the route.
