Winter Park

• Plan travel over the pass outside peak hours for a calmer drive and check conditions before you go.
• In winter, keep warm layers and traction in the car and start early for first chair when roads are quiet.
• In summer, start hikes with the morning cool and be down from ridges before afternoon clouds build.
• Downtown parking is simplest in the covered garage at the main plaza and in the resort village structures.
• The Fraser River Trail is the easiest way to move between the village and town without driving.

Yield uphill on narrow trails, keep dogs leashed where posted, pack out trash, and give anglers room along the river. In town, cross at signals, use the bus when lots are full, and be patient on storm mornings when crews work to clear roads and lots.

Mountain weather changes quickly and roads over the divide can close during storms. Give plows space, carry water, and slow down for wildlife at dawn and dusk. Stay on signed routes, respect closures, and know that high country terrain can hold snow hazards well into spring.

Leashes are required on popular paths and in busy plazas. Many patios welcome well behaved dogs in summer and several lodging options offer pet friendly rooms. Bring waste bags and extra water, and watch paw comfort on hot pavement and ice.

Curb ramps, wide sidewalks, and level entries make the downtown core approachable. The local bus system offers paratransit by request and many stops have firm pads and shelters. The river trail includes paved segments with gentle grades that connect the village to town. The resort base features accessible parking, elevators, and rentals with adaptive gear.

Refill at bottle stations, ride the free buses, and choose reusable containers at cafes. Stay on durable surfaces to protect fragile tundra and riverbanks and support local shops that source responsibly.

• Vacation‐rental and lodging scams: fake listings, hijacked listings, or deals that ask for payment outside trusted channels are frequent travel-fraud issues in Colorado.
• If a deal seems too good to be true (e.g., lodging at extremely low rate with non-refundable payment), be skeptical.

Emergency 911. Fraser Winter Park Police non emergency (970) 722-7779. Grand County Sheriff non emergency (970) 725-3311.