Is Ophir Pass Open Today?

District 1. Black Bear, Imogene, Ophir and Last Dollar Passes are open.

Is Ophir pass one way?

Moderate to Difficult Biking - Spectacular Ophir Pass is six miles one way from Hwy. 145 to top of the pass with a 2,480-foot elevation gain. From Telluride, drive south on Hwy. 145 for 8 miles.

Why is Black Bear Pass closed?

When does Black Bear Pass open

Black Bear Road is open for just a few months, roughly from mid-to-late July to early fall, depending on the weather. The pass is closed to traffic for the rest of the year due to snow and ice, causing avalanches and landslides that can occur anytime.