Contact: John Monkouski, Outdoor Recreation Planner, (970) 724-3040

David Boyd, Public Affairs Specialist, (970) 947-2832

April 7, 2008

Wolford Mountain travel restrictions continue through April 30

KREMMLING – This year’s high snow pack and a forecast for more moisture in the coming weeks have led the Bureau of Land Management to extend the motorized travel restrictions on Wolford Mountain through April 30.

"We’re extending the restrictions a couple of extra weeks this year to continue protect wintering wildlife as well as prevent erosion and other resource damage," said Dave Stout, Field Manager for the BLM’s Kremmling Field Office.

State and federal biologists note that deer and elk are still using the lower elevation winter range because of the snow pack at higher elevations. Wintering big game are particularly sensitive to disturbance. Motorized travel on the wet, muddy roads on Wolford Mountain right now could create substantial road damage and erosion problems.

"It’s been a long winter and I think we all have spring fever," Stout said. "We’re asking folks to be patient for a little while longer until conditions improve on Wolford Mountain."

Motorized travel on the single track motorcycle trail over Wolford Mountain is expected to open June 1.

BLM will be actively enforcing the restrictions. The affected area includes public lands between Highway 40 and Grand County Road 2 (Gunsight Pass).

Maps showing open travel routes are available for viewing at the Kremmling Field Office as well as information kiosks on County Road 224 near the landfill, County Road 26 off of Highway 40, County Road 227, and at the intersection of County Roads 22 and 25.

To report violations or for further information regarding the Wolford Mountain area travel restrictions, please visit or call the Kremmling Field Office, 2103 E. Park Ave., 970-724-3000.

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