Route 2

Is Route 2 open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Leadville Ranger District. It doesn't name Route 2, so check the source for the area it covers.

• Willow Fire Area Closure

  Agency closure covering Leadville Ranger District · Order 02-12-01-26-39 · USFS · Leadville Ranger District

• 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 and Annex Area closure

  Agency alert covering Leadville Ranger District · Order 02-12-01-26-19 · USFS · Leadville Ranger District

• 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

As of Oct 23, 3:00 am MDT · Source: USFS · Leadville Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Route 2

Best months: May–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

   41° / 11°

   4 wet

2. Feb

   43° / 14°

   5 wet

3. Mar

   50° / 21°

   6 wet

4. Apr

   56° / 27°

   6 wet

5. May

   67° / 36°

   7 wet

6. Jun

   78° / 43°

   7 wet

7. Jul

   83° / 49°

   12 wet

8. Aug

   80° / 47°

   12 wet

9. Sep

   74° / 40°

   8 wet

10. Oct

    62° / 29°

    6 wet

11. Nov

    50° / 20°

    5 wet

12. Dec

    40° / 11°

    5 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Buena Vista 2s, CO, 5.3 mi away at 7,954 ft. The station sits about 600 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.