Return to the Darkside

Is Return to the Darkside open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in White River National Forest. It doesn't name Return to the Darkside, 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, 10:10 pm MDT · Source: USFS · White River National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Return to the Darkside

Best months: June–September. 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

   29° / 7°

   12 wet

2. Feb

   33° / 9°

   11 wet

3. Mar

   42° / 17°

   10 wet

4. Apr

   49° / 24°

   9 wet

5. May

   60° / 31°

   9 wet

6. Jun

   71° / 36°

   8 wet

7. Jul

   77° / 42°

   10 wet

8. Aug

   74° / 41°

   11 wet

9. Sep

   67° / 34°

   9 wet

10. Oct

    54° / 25°

    7 wet

11. Nov

    38° / 15°

    9 wet

12. Dec

    28° / 7°

    11 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Vail, CO, 9.5 mi away at 8,304 ft. The station sits about 500 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.