The Journal
The McPhee Overlook Trail (FS Trail 155), located in the Dolores Ranger District of the San Juan National Forest, will open from the trailhead near town to May Canyon on Monday. Only the first section, about a mile long, will be open. The remaining section, from May Canyon to House Creek Campground, will open May 1.
The non-motorized trail is about 9 miles long and connects Dolores with House Creek Campground and the Boggy Draw Trail System. It is open only to non-motorized use such as hiking, biking, and horseback riding.
Winter and early spring closures occur annually in critical big game winter range areas. These closures offer wildlife forage, shelter and protection from disturbance when animals are most vulnerable, especially after extreme winters such as the 2018-19 season. Seasonal closures for this area went into effect in 2012 upon completion of the Boggy-Glade Travel Management Plan.
If mud and snow are encountered along the trail, visitors are encouraged to avoid using it until conditions improve. By delaying a trip, users will avoid damaging the trail system and negatively impacting natural resources.
For more information, contact the Dolores Ranger District at 882-7296.