Resources

Preserve Rollins Pass provides a growing list of resources including the Rollins Pass/Corona Pass Road Status, Frequently Asked Questions, Rollins Pass Weather, Rollins Pass Maps, Leave No Trace guidance, how to Contact an Archaeologist, and more.

Read more on each page, linked to and detailed below:

ROLLINS PASS ROAD STATUS | CORONA PASS ROAD STATUS

By far, our most popular and most accessed resource with thousands and thousands of views each year! The latest information about the Rollins Pass Road Status and road conditions are provided on this page—based on data aggregated from crowd-sourced information available and provided to Preserve Rollins Pass. Avalanche forecast data is provided courtesy of the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC). This page is updated every week of the year and quite often, daily.

ROLLINS PASS WEATHER

Rollins Pass weather, like many places in Colorado, changes constantly. We’ll walk you through how to interpret the data to make reasonable guesses as to how much snow you can expect on either side of Rollins Pass as well as what the current weather might look like before you head to the pass.

ROLLINS PASS MAPS

Explore Rollins Pass (Corona Pass) through our custom annotated map and official USFS resources—including wilderness boundaries, campfire zones, Snowmobile Use Maps, and Motor Vehicle Use Maps—all provided to inform the public.

CONTACT AN ARCHAEOLOGIST

Preserve Rollins Pass facilitates straightforward access to area experts, including archaeologists, who have a vested interest in preserving the heritage of Rollins Pass. Should any historic or prehistoric item be found on the pass, please leave the item in place (don’t pocket the past) and fill out the form on this page or email authors@preserverollinspass.org, and your message will be forwarded to area experts, including professional archaeologist Dr. Jason LaBelle, US Forest Service archaeologists, as well as to the State Historic Preservation Office.

DRIVING ETIQUETTE

Whether you are a beginner or seasoned expert, review these essential driving etiquette tips for navigating Rollins Pass safely. You’ll also learn valuable insights into how vehicle performance is affected by high-altitude conditions.

DRONE REGULATIONS

Drones or unmanned aerial systems (UAS) provide a magical view of the world from above, yet the joys of flight and flying a drone need to be coupled with adherence to regulations set forth by both the US Forest Service (USFS) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Do not rely on your drone to tell you if you are allowed to fly at a particular location or in a specific area. Use Aloft Air Control (available for iOS, Android, as well as a stand-alone web application) or the Air Aware app (iOS, Android, or web app) before taking off to ensure the airspace isn’t closed by a TFR, wilderness, or for other reasons. It is your responsibility to safely and compliantly fly your drone for the benefit of continued access with drones in the national airspace.

FIRE INFORMATION & RESTRICTIONS

Help Preserve Rollins Pass by following common sense rules on fire safety; be sure you know if, when, and where you can have campfires or if you need to pack your camping stove on the next trip to the pass.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Our second-most popular resource: your most frequently asked questions about Rollins Pass, the Moffat Tunnel, and much more are answered here by the authors! This page is updated quite frequently with new questions and answers.

LEAVE NO TRACE

Leave no trace, don’t pocket the past, and take care of the pass for the future.

LEGENDARY LANDMARKS

From historic tunnels and trestles to serene alpine lakes, Rollins Pass is home to some of Colorado’s most iconic and legendary landmarks. Each site tells a unique story of the region’s natural beauty and railroad legacy, offering visitors a chance to connect with the past.

LOUISVILLE TO ROLLINS PASS PROJECT

Rollins Pass is a real, finite landscape shaped by thousands of years of layered histories, difficult terrain, high elevation, and long-standing infrastructure decisions that continue to reverberate today. The “Louisville to Rollins Pass” exposed pipeline project enters that landscape not as a theoretical proposal, but as a plan to modify and remediate an existing natural gas pipeline that has crossed the Continental Divide at Rollins Pass for more than half a century. The presence of that infrastructure is neither new nor speculative. What is new—and what warrants careful attention—is how the proposed work may interact with a historically significant corridor and the public lands that surround it.

MEDIA RESOURCES

Is your Colorado newsroom running a story or planning to cover a recent event on Rollins Pass or about the Moffat Tunnel—and do you need footage and interviews for your news story? Our Media Resources page can get you connected with us quickly.

MOFFAT TUNNEL

This page offers an unprecedented look at the Moffat Tunnel through a custom-located map that precisely marks crosscuts, support structures, and key features tied to both its construction and operational history. From ventilation and water infrastructure to the layout of East Portal’s vanished townsite, this map reveals the layered complexity beneath and around the 6.2-mile engineering landmark. Far more than a line on a map, the Moffat Tunnel is a corridor of stories—technical, human, and historical. A a detailed FAQ section addresses common questions about the tunnel’s dimensions, function, legacy, and significance—making this page both a research-grade reference and an essential guide to one of Colorado’s most ambitious undertakings.

MOUNTAIN FLYING

Experiencing Rollins Pass from the air should be an ongoing adventure, not a life-threatening one. Learn more about safe mountain flying with resources from the FAA Safety Team.

OUTDOOR ESSENTIALS

While Rollins Pass showcases timeless beauty, its charm is accompanied by formidable challenges: treacherous winds, sudden weather shifts, rugged terrain, no amenities, and cellular dead zones demand careful preparation for any adventurer daring to explore its wonders.