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Pike and San Isabel National Forests Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands to reopen

Posted at 4:23 PM, May 29, 2020
and last updated 2020-05-29 18:23:45-04

PUEBLO COUNTY — According to a release, the Pike and San Isabel National Forests Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands will begin re-opening some recreational facilities in a phased approach starting on June 1st.

“While we understand there may be some excitement to return to these recreation areas, there may be limited services or spaces available” said Diana M. Trujillo, forest and grassland supervisor. “We ask that visitors please continue to follow local, state and federal guidelines on staying safe and practice good hygiene and social distancing wherever they choose to visit.”

Visitors are asked to stay as local as possible when choosing a site to visit and to pack out everything they bring, especially trash.

They are also urged to take the precautions recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) along with local health and safety guidance.

The Stage 1 fire restriction will still remain in place with the re-opening.

The Pike and San Isabel National Forests Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands officees will rremain closed, but if you have any questions, please reach out there.

For a full list of open areas and up-to-date information on re-openings, click here.