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Devil's Backbone/Rimrock Open Space Conditions

Spring at Devil's Backbone

Current Conditions

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Report Last Updated: 5/17/2012
These reports are updated only when conditions change

The trail head has been extremely busy. If the parking lot is at capacity, please have a plan B in place.

Trail Conditions - All trails are open and well maintained at this time.

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Weather conditions can change rapidly at open space areas. Dress in layers, carry extra clothing, and be prepared for cold and wintry weather.

If extremely muddy conditions exist, these trails may be closed to protect them from damage. Such closures will be posted on this site, on open space road signs, at trailheads and a twitter update will be sent out. Otherwise, please stay on trail and do not go around muddy spots. If people go around muddy areas, the trail widens and vegetation is trampled. A widened trail is very difficult and expensive to restore. Thank you for helping to keep your open spaces beautiful!

Wildlife

Mule deer, elk, bobcats, fox, and coyotes are daily residents at the Devil's Backbone Open Space, and tracks and other indications of wildlife can be seen all around if you just take a close look. The best time of day for viewing wildlife is dawn and dusk. The open space opens at sunrise and closes at sunset. Please time your hike appropriately.

Bird Sightings

The ravens continue to return to the Keyhole area each year to have their young. Two adult prairie falcons have made the Backbone rock formation their home, a new nest has been discovered near the Keyhole. Please respect seasonal wildlife nesting closures. Golden eagles, Turkey vultures, Red-tailed hawks, Great horned owls and American kestrels have been seen along the trails.