Rocky Mountain National Park Big Horn Sheep Seasonal Wildlife Closure

Each year from April 15-August 31, Horseshoe Park and the West Alluvial Fan areas are closed to:

Foot travel off established roadways or designated trails.

Stopping or parking vehicles within the Bighorn Crossing Zone, unless otherwise directed by Park Staff.

The purpose of this closure is to prevent disturbance and harassment of wildlife, particularly bighorn sheep, while enroute to/from, or while using the natural mineral lick at Sheep Lakes, and to enhance visitor wildlife viewing opportunities.