Meadow Closures Start Sept. 1 in Rocky Mountain National Park

Meadow closures to go into effect at RMNP for elk rut

Annual meadow closures will go into effect in Rocky Mountain National Park on Sept. 1.

Annual meadow closures in Rocky Mountain National Park effective through Halloween

Annual meadow closures in Rocky Mountain National Park, effective starting Sept. 1, will prohibit travel through certain areas from 5 p.m. to 10 a.m. Closures will remain in effect through Oct. 31, according to a press release from the park. Areas that are closed include meadow areas in Horseshoe Park, Upper Beaver Meadows, Moraine Park, Harbison Meadow and Holzwarth Meadow, according to the release. To support elk during their fall mating seaso…

Meadow closures start Sept. 1 in Rocky Mountain National Park

Annual meadow closures will go into effect Monday in Rocky Mountain National Park to protect elk during their fall mating season. The safety measure is both to prevent disturbance and harassment of elk during mating season and to keep park visitors safe during the elk rut, according to a release from Rocky Mountain National Park. Meadow closures will be 5-10 p.m. daily through Oct. 31 in Horseshoe Park, Upper Beaver Meadows, Moraine Park, Harbis…

Rocky Mountain National Park announces closures as elk mating season nears

Rocky Mountain National Park will close meadow areas in five areas of the park as the seasonal elk rut nears.

Rut season in Rocky Mountain National Park brings closures

Beginning on Monday, September 1, annual meadow closures will go into effect in Rocky Mountain National Park to prevent the disturbance and harassment of elk during their fall mating season. Meadow closures are also in place for the safety and enjoyment of park visitors who are enjoying wildlife viewing during the elk rut season. Meadow closures will be in place between the hours of 5 p.m. to 10 a.m. Areas that are closed include meadow areas in…