Southwest Colorado Cycling Association SWCCA

11/14/2026

11/12/2026

SWCCA volunteers have been out working on trails after the epic rains! See before and after pics. Lots of downed trees have been cut out as well. Damage is still being assessed. Trails held up pretty well considering, except for Sagehen that hikers and bikers have both reported additional damage caused by horsepower users making it unpleasant for human powered users. Lots of channels in drainage bottoms from runoff so use caution especially on south Phil’s. Bridges are still stuck in the mud on trust but we’re working on a plan and it needs to dry some. There’s also been reports of individuals out doing weird trail modifications including abrupt speed bump drains and also creating easy bypasses at Phil’s and Boggy. Please keep Phil’s and Boggy wild! Walk technical sections if you can’t ride them and instead use them as a skill building tool. Please consider volunteering at a SWCCA event to help out. This will take a big effort from our amazing cycling community who annually puts in thousands of volunteer hours on our awesome trails!

11/07/2026

Nov. 7, 2026
🛑 TRAIL CLOSURE -Temporary 🛑
Trust and Hippie Loops

The bridges are out on Trust and Hippie Loops. Crossing attempts are causing damage to the banks. Things need to dry out before repairs can happen. Please respect our hard working volunteers and pick a different trail. Signs will be posted today.

The rest of Phil’s is mostly rideable. The storms left their mark, so ride with caution. ⚠️

10/30/2026

⚠️ There are trees down on Bean. The current plan is to clear after the upcoming round of storms.

10/28/2026

SWCCA volunteers installed a new wayfinding kiosk on Ebbs & Flows and also replaced all the south Phil’s maps with the new trail! Caution! The return bridge on Trust loop washed out and is stuck in the mud. Volunteers will work on getting that back in place as soon as it’s dry enough to retrieve.

10/26/2026

Last Tuesday evening weekly trail work for the season 10/27/26 from 3pm to 6pm ish at Phil’s. There will be Dinner and Beverages following trail work!!!

Work description - Trail flow maintenance, trimming, buffing tread, and cleaning drainages.

Parking - Main Phil’s TH.

Work and tool location - Tools will be at parking area. We will split up into groups and work in various sections. Plan on hiking or biking in. If you have not received safety instructions you will need to find a trail leader before starting work.

This is an exciting opportunity to improve the local trail system which would not exist if it was not for volunteers like you. Tools are very sharp so please do not use them with flimsy footwear! Wear sturdy footwear and bring gloves, water, sun protection, hat, snacks and eye protection. Before starting work you will need to sign a SWCCA waiver and BLM waiver. Be ready to have a rewarding day!

10/24/2026

NEWS RELEASE: Closures and dangerous conditions on roads, bridges, and trails damaged and destroyed by flooding across the San Juan NF

Full news release: https://tinyurl.com/wp7s6p5x

Durango, Colo., Oct. 23, 2026—Heavy rain throughout Southwest Colorado in the past two days caused extremely dangerous conditions on the San Juan National Forest. These ongoing conditions include widespread flooding, road, trail, and infrastructure damage, and downed trees. As of Friday, October 23, field crews are assessing conditions across the Forest and locating campers and visitors trapped on storm-damaged roads that have become impassable. Additional rain is expected in coming days. Many roads are closed, and more are expected as conditions are assessed. All roadways are expected to be saturated and a potential threat for getting stuck or sliding off.

We encourage the public to avoid venturing out to the Forest when possible. Local emergency responders and search and rescue teams are being inundated with calls, and rescue or help may not be immediately possible for Forest visitors.

Currently, the Pagosa Ranger District is experiencing the most severe impacts, with Columbine also reporting significant damage. The process to fully assess infrastructure damage with engineers will extend into summer 2027 due to the extent of the flooding on millions of acres of Forest. Multiple major roads have suffered complete washouts and landslides, and some vehicle bridges were damaged.

Please visit the San Juan National Forest Conditions page for the most up-to-date information on road conditions. Please note, this list changes frequently as engineers and crews carefully assess conditions. Trails conditions will be assessed as staffing levels permit. Individual trails and campgrounds will be updated on the San Juan National Forest Recreation website.

Critical safety reminders:
• It is imperative that visitors do not try to ford water crossings on roads and trails, a practice that can easily prove deadly.

• If infrastructure such as bridges or culverts appear damaged and are not noted on the Conditions or Recreation webpages, please report it to the information line voicemail at (970) 501-5830 and do not attempt to cross.

• Do not try to drive around damaged areas, a practice that is illegal, destructive, and dangerous.

• Please respect closure signage to reduce the need for rescue and to reduce additional damage when resources are extremely limited.

Additional details, maps, and updates will be forthcoming as capacity allows. Please be patient, as this is a dynamic event during changing conditions. Life safety remains our number one priority both for the public and our employees.

Conditions webpage for current road status: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r02/sanjuan/conditions

10/20/2026

Tuesday evening weekly trail work 10/20/26 from 3pm to 6pm ish at Boggy. There will be beverages following trail work!!!

Work description - Trail flow maintenance, trimming, buffing tread, and cleaning drainages.

Parking - Main Boggy TH.

Work and tool location - Tools will be at parking area. We will split up into groups and work in various sections. Plan on hiking or biking in. If you have not received safety instructions you will need to find a trail leader before starting work.

This is an exciting opportunity to improve the local trail system which would not exist if it was not for volunteers like you. Tools are very sharp so please do not use them with flimsy footwear! Wear sturdy footwear and bring gloves, water, sun protection, hat, snacks and eye protection. Before starting work you will need to sign a SWCCA waiver and BLM waiver. Be ready to have a rewarding day!

10/13/2026

We are cancelling trailwork for Tuesday, October 13, 2026.

10/05/2026

CAUTION ⚠️ Please be aware on Italian:
There are two downed trees plus another one about to go. SWCCA Trail Crew is planning on clearing these at Tuesday trailwork.

Thanks to the users that reported.