COBDR Route Updates

Updated July 1, 2026

Join our Facebook Group for more route updates.

Visit the official COBDR Facebook Group page for ride reports, photos, and discussions with other riders in your area HERE

The unfortunate reality of wildfire season is upon us and there are important reminders to keep in mind:

While we do our best to post Route Updates for significant fire bypasses or closures, the rapidly-changing conditions of wildfires make it nearly impossible to track.
Before and during your ride, there are important things you must do to ensure your safety and adherence to closures:
- Always check for Route Updates and download the latest GPS track file just before you go. Note, recommended bypasses are not always included in the track file.
- Reference the official BDR Interactive Map wildfire layers to see current activity HERE
- Use other wildfire apps and websites to cross-reference data, such as WatchDuty HERE
- Join the official Facebook Group Page for the route you intend to ride and monitor throughout your trip. This is a great way to get up to date reports and share intel.
- Email us at [email protected] or report a route update on the mobile website to help us track any changes.
- Check local jurisdictions for campfire regulations and bans. Please consider not having any campfires.
- Always respect closures and adhere to detours. Wildfires are a tragic event for local residents. Be respectful of locals and allow the hard-working fire crews to do their job: stay out of their way.

See attached screenshots for reference.

July 1, 2026

The Gold Mountain Fire is burning near Ouray and a bypass is required.

Riders that are not taking the optional ALT Harder – Alpine Loop track must bypass the affected area
From Ridgway, take Hwy 550 north to Montrose, then Hwy 50 east to rejoin the tracks.
This bypass is 47mi, all pavement, and will take about 1 hour
Be mindful of fire crews working with ever-changing conditions and please avoid the affected areas.

See attached screenshots for reference.

Purchase the official map for the COBDR HERE

Always download the latest version of the GPS tracks just before you go HERE

June 29, 2026

The Willow Fire is burning west of Leadville and a bypass is required.

Hagerman Pass is closed so riders must take a large bypass via pavement to avoid the portion of the route between Leadville and Gypsum
From Leadville, take Highway 24 north to Interstate 70 west to rejoin the route in Gypsum. This bypass is 68 mi
Be mindful of fire crews working and please avoid the closure areas.

See attached screenshots for reference.

Purchase the official map for the COBDR HERE

Always download the latest version of the GPS tracks just before you go HERE

May 23, 2025

A new version of the COBDR tracks is available for download labeled COBDR-May2025

This update includes a few minor refinements and a few new updates expanding on the August 2024 revisions:

SECTION 2:

The original track for section 2 main route has been reclassified as an optional ALT Harder track due to deteriorating conditions from landslides, avalanches, and overuse by SideBySides and Jeeps causing more hazardous road conditions than when originally designed.
As such, the previous Bypass track between Telluride and Lake City has now become the new main route for section 2 and has been improved upon.

See attached screenshots for reference.

Purchase the COBDR map HERE. A new 4th Edition map is currently in design and will reflect these track changes, expected late June 2025.

Always download the latest version of the GPS tracks just before you go HERE