Motorized travel restrictions on Wolford Mountain begin Dec. 15
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KREMMLING, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management will begin its annual winter restrictions on motorized travel north of Kremmling in the Wolford Mountain Travel Management Area on Dec. 15. The restrictions, which will remain in effect until April 15 in most areas, help reduce stress on wintering big game herds.
“We have these restrictions to help reduce disturbance to wildlife in this key wintering area,” said Kremmling Field Manager Stephanie Odell. “We are reminding the public to observe these restrictions and also to report any violations they see.”
The Wolford Mountain area includes public lands between Highway 40 and Grand County Road 2 (Back Troublesome Road). A map showing open travel routes is available on-line at www.blm.gov/co/st/en/fo/kfo.html.
Maps are also available at the Kremmling Field Office, 2103 E. Park Ave.; at information kiosks on County Road 224 near the former landfill, County Road 26 off of Highway 40, and County Road 227; and at the intersection of County Roads 22 and 25.
The seasonal restrictions are extended in two areas of Wolford Mountain to protect nesting raptors: the Wolford Mountain Single Track closure continues through May 31 and the Muddy Creek Trail north of the Muddy Creek fishing access bridge is closed until July 31.
Snowmobile use is restricted to routes marked with orange diamonds on the kiosk maps. All other travel routes and areas on BLM lands on Wolford Mountain will be closed to all motorized use. Non-motorized travel typically will be permitted throughout the area during winter travel restrictions. Changing conditions may cause the restrictions to be modified in the Wolford area, so check for restriction updates.
To report violations or for further information regarding the Wolford Mountain area travel restrictions, please visit the Kremmling Field Office, 2103 E. Park Ave., or call 970-724-3000.
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.