Unknown - West face traverse

Is Unknown - West face traverse open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in White River National Forest. It doesn't name Unknown - West face traverse, 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, 5:55 pm MDT · Source: USFS · White River National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Unknown - West face traverse

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

   35° / 9°

   11 wet

2. Feb

   38° / 12°

   10 wet

3. Mar

   46° / 21°

   11 wet

4. Apr

   55° / 28°

   11 wet

5. May

   65° / 35°

   10 wet

6. Jun

   77° / 42°

   7 wet

7. Jul

   82° / 48°

   11 wet

8. Aug

   80° / 47°

   12 wet

9. Sep

   72° / 40°

   9 wet

10. Oct

    60° / 29°

    9 wet

11. Nov

    45° / 19°

    9 wet

12. Dec

    34° / 9°

    11 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Aspen Pitkin Co Ap, CO, 19.6 mi away at 7,720 ft. The station sits about 600 ft higher than this place, so expect it a little warmer here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.