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Coyote Canyon bi pass road
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Scooter Posts: 121
3/11/2026
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I am looking for some help on the bi pass road which is closed due to storm damage. Does anyone know the status of it opening ?
Also does anyone know if there is water in Cougar Canyon ? Thanks in advance Scooter
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Brian Posts: 262
3/11/2026
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The issue isn't just the storm damage. The storm changed the course of the stream. It now flows along what was formerly the road between third crossing and the gate. Because of this, the park can't simply re-grade the road as they've done in the past. Opening the road would require coming up with a new route for that section, with all the environmental studies and permits such a thing would involve. The park hasn't been very forthcoming about whether a new road is in the planning stage or whether they even want to do it at all. Suffice it to say that even if they do want to do it, it probably won't happen for several years.
It does seem like it's becoming more popular to backpack into Collins Valley and the park has lifted the restriction on that which was in place right after the storm. There was water in Cougar Canyon when I went last season, but I haven't gotten back there this season, so my info may be out of date.
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Scooter Posts: 121
3/12/2026
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Brian wrote:
The issue isn't just the storm damage. The storm changed the course of the stream. It now flows along what was formerly the road between third crossing and the gate. Because of this, the park can't simply re-grade the road as they've done in the past. Opening the road would require coming up with a new route for that section, with all the environmental studies and permits such a thing would involve. The park hasn't been very forthcoming about whether a new road is in the planning stage or whether they even want to do it at all. Suffice it to say that even if they do want to do it, it probably won't happen for several years.
It does seem like it's becoming more popular to backpack into Collins Valley and the park has lifted the restriction on that which was in place right after the storm. There was water in Cougar Canyon when I went last season, but I haven't gotten back there this season, so my info may be out of date.
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Scooter Posts: 121
3/12/2026
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Brian. Thank you very much. I really appreciate the networking on this website
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tekewin Posts: 398
4/27/2026
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It's a bummer the road is no longer is service. It makes it much harder to reach the deep areas NE of Collins Valley. Many of my favorite peaks are hidden back there. I think the next time I try to visit, I'll bring a mountain bike to traverse the old roads past third crossing, assuming I can get over the stream on foot.
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rockhopper Posts: 691
5/9/2026
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Many times I just give up, park it and hike the extra miles. Some 4 wheeler is going blaze a new way in eventually. You just hope the make it the best low impact route.
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