Damage from severe storm results in significant road closures at popular Colorado park
The Denver Gazette
Last updated: June 9, 2026
Severe Saturday storms have caused significant damage and widespread impacts in Colorado Springs, leading to the closure of major access roads to North Cheyenne Cañon Park. This has largely cut off access to popular recreation spots within the park.
- The closure of North Cheyenne Canyon Road and Gold Camp Road is due to extensive storm damage, including major road washout and rockfall on North Cheyenne Canyon Road, and significant storm-related damage on Gold Camp Road.
- Large amounts of scree and debris were deposited onto North Cheyenne Canyon Road.
- The closure makes popular recreation areas like Mount Cutler, Seven Bridges, and Helen Hunt Falls mostly inaccessible, except via lengthy alternative trails.
- Information regarding access for hikers and bikers through the city's trail system has not been clarified, but the roads are closed to all vehicular traffic.
- There is currently no estimated timeline for the reopening of the affected roads.
- Crews are actively assessing the damage and working to clear the affected areas.
