Moscow Mule

Is Moscow Mule open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in White River National Forest. It doesn't name Moscow Mule, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

• Green Mountain Reservoir and Ruedi boat ramps closed for the season

  Agency closure covering White River National Forest · USFS · White River National Forest

• Eagle-Thomasville (400), Burnt Mtn (506), plus NFSR 414 and 416 openings delayed to June 16

  Agency closure covering White River National Forest · USFS · White River National Forest

• FSR 314, Crystal River Road, open but be prepared for delays

  Agency alert covering White River National Forest · USFS · White River National Forest

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

  Agency alert covering White River National Forest · USFS · White River National Forest

• White River National Forest lifting fire restrictions on Friday Sept. 25

  Agency alert covering White River National Forest · Order 2026 · USFS · White River National Forest

As of Oct 21, 7:30 pm MDT · Source: USFS · White River National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Moscow Mule

Best months: April–June 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

   36° / 12°

   8 wet · 6 snow

2. Feb

   42° / 19°

   6 wet · 4 snow

3. Mar

   53° / 26°

   6 wet · 2 snow

4. Apr

   60° / 32°

   7 wet · 1 snow

5. May

   71° / 40°

   7 wet

6. Jun

   82° / 46°

   5 wet

7. Jul

   89° / 53°

   5 wet

8. Aug

   86° / 52°

   6 wet

9. Sep

   78° / 44°

   6 wet

10. Oct

    65° / 33°

    6 wet

11. Nov

    49° / 24°

    6 wet · 2 snow

12. Dec

    36° / 15°

    7 wet · 4 snow

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Glenwood Spgs #2, CO, 14.5 mi away at 5,895 ft. The station sits about 900 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.