Howler aka Old 55

Is Howler aka Old 55 open right now?

Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists 8 alerts for Pike and San Isabel National Forests.

• FSR 286, Radical Hill, is closed due to washouts and unsafe conditions

  Agency alert covering Pike and San Isabel National Forests · USFS · Pike and San Isabel National Forests

• Interlaken Hotel Tree Hazards

  Agency alert covering Pike and San Isabel National Forests · USFS · Pike and San Isabel National Forests

• Sharpe Fire Update

  Agency alert covering Pike and San Isabel National Forests · USFS · Pike and San Isabel National Forests

• Turquoise Lake Road (County Road 4) Closure

  Agency alert covering Pike and San Isabel National Forests · USFS · Pike and San Isabel National Forests

• Downed and weakened trees on South Platte Ranger District

  Agency alert covering South Platte Ranger District · USFS · South Platte Ranger District

As of Oct 21, 6:40 pm MDT · Source: USFS · Pike and San Isabel National Forests. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Howler aka Old 55

Best months: May–July and September–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

1. Jan

   45° / 14°

   4 wet

2. Feb

   46° / 16°

   5 wet

3. Mar

   53° / 23°

   6 wet

4. Apr

   58° / 29°

   8 wet

5. May

   67° / 38°

   9 wet

6. Jun

   79° / 47°

   9 wet

7. Jul

   84° / 53°

   12 wet

8. Aug

   82° / 51°

   13 wet

9. Sep

   76° / 43°

   7 wet

10. Oct

    64° / 32°

    5 wet

11. Nov

    53° / 23°

    4 wet

12. Dec

    44° / 15°

    5 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Cheesman, CO, 12.1 mi away at 6,880 ft. The station sits about 1,300 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.