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.
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.
PLAN YOUR VISIT
Plan your visit to Rollins Pass with essential trip details, including access points, seasonal conditions, safety tips, and historical highlights. Explore responsibly and preserve this high-alpine landscape for future generations.
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.
LEAVE NO TRACE
Leave no trace, don’t pocket the past, and take care of the pass for the future.
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.
WILDLIFE INTERACTIONS
Discover the diverse wildlife of Rollins Pass and learn essential tips for safe wildlife interactions with animals, both large and small.
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.
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.
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.
RESEARCH REQUESTS
Preserve Rollins Pass offers research requests for historical insights, maps, photographs, and tailored support. Learn about our process, costs, confidentiality, and how we help preserve the rich history of Rollins Pass and the Moffat Tunnel.
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.
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.
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.
ROLLINS PASS CAMPING
Rollins Pass Camping: Know what to expect, how to camp responsibly, and why your choices help protect this historic landscape.
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.
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.
The primary purpose of our work is to inform the public.
