Pikes Peak Ranger District announces temporary Mount Herman Road and trail closure

Work will begin as soon as May 3 and last through May 15, 2026.

Colorado Springs, CO, May 1, 2026 — The Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands, Pikes Peak Ranger District, is performing road construction work on a segment of Mount Herman Road. This work will take place on National Forest System Road 320 and will close 5.2 miles of the road, from the intersection with 320.A to the intersection with Red Rocks Drive, to all uses for public safety starting on May 3 and continuing until May 15.

The segment of the Monument Trail (National Forest System Trail #715) located downhill from the project area and National Forest System land within 100 feet on either side of the restricted sections of Mount Herman Road and the Monument Trail will also be closed.

Crews will be repairing a retaining wall to improve the safety and function of the road. Because of heavy equipment working on the road and above the trail, there will be a potential for large boulders or other hazards to be dislodged.  

For more information on this project, please contact the Pikes Peak Ranger District at 719-636-1602.

About the Forest Service: The Forest Service has, for more than 100 years, brought people and communities together to answer the call of conservation. Grounded in world-class science and technology — and rooted in communities — the Forest Service connects people to nature and to each other. The Forest Service cares for shared natural resources in ways that promote lasting economic, ecological, and social vitality. The agency manages 193 million acres of public land, provides assistance to state and private landowners, and maintains the largest wildland fire and forestry research organizations in the world. The Forest Service also has either a direct or indirect role in stewardship of about 900 million forested acres within the U.S., of which over 130 million acres are urban forests where most Americans live.

Map of the Mt. Herman Road and trail closure

April 2026 Trail Night

Thursday, April 9th at 5:00 PM (One Hour Earlier)

FOMP is pleased to be holding one of our monthly volunteer trail work maintenance sessions for 2026. 

Please meet at the main parking lot at Mt Herman and Nursery https://maps.app.goo.gl/wVK479uJqLfK8yqr6


Check the website too! http://www.fomp.org

FOMP provides all the necessary tools for the rest of your needed info. Volunteers should wear appropriate outdoor landscaping clothing, such as long pants and sturdy shoes. They should also bring leather gloves, a hat, a personal water supply, eye protection, sunscreen, and bug repellent. We meet rain or shine unless there is lightning active in the area.

We make every effort to accommodate volunteer preferences and abilities at each event. Generally, we perform water bar building or renovation, trail renovation, maintenance, trimming, etc., from trimming back scrub oak or digging lots of dirt to moving boulders. We assign duties based on interests and capabilities. Kids are welcome to join their parents; however, we ask that you evaluate whether this activity is appropriate for your child.

All participants must sign a waiver before beginning any trail work.

Thanks, and we hope to see you out there!

FOMP

PSICC Stage 1 Fire Restrictions

This includes the greater Monument Fire Center vicinity – Stage 1 fire restrictions are in effect on all districts of the Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands from March 27, 2026, at 12:01 a.m. through August 1, 2026, at 11:59 p.m., unless rescinded. Details about the restrictions can be found on our website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/…/psicc-stage-1-fire-restrictions.

October 2025 Trail Night

Thursday, October 9th at 5:00 PM (One Hour Earlier)

FOMP is pleased to be holding one of our monthly volunteer trail work maintenance sessions for 2025. 

Please meet at the main parking lot at Red Rocks Road parking lot https://goo.gl/maps/rdJuhbbQWEx

Check the website too! http://www.fomp.org

FOMP provides all the necessary tools for the rest of your needed info. Volunteers should wear appropriate clothing for outdoor landscaping work, such as long pants and sturdy shoes. They should also bring leather gloves, a hat, a personal water supply, eye protection, sunscreen, and bug repellent. We meet rain or shine unless there is lightning active in the area.

We make every effort to accommodate volunteer preferences and abilities at each event. Generally, we perform water bar building and renovation, trail renovation, maintenance, and trimming, among other services. So, everything from trimming back scrub oak or digging lots of dirt to moving boulders. We assign duties based on interests and capabilities. Children are welcome to join their parents; however, we ask that you assess whether this activity is suitable for your child.

All participants will need to sign a waiver before beginning any trail work.

Thanks, and we hope to see you out there!

FOMP

September 2025 Trail Night

Thursday, September 11th at 6:00 PM

FOMP is pleased to be holding one of our monthly volunteer trail work maintenance sessions for 2025.  

Note: Different location for meeting spot – Please meet at the corner of Mt Herman Lane and Turner Road https://goo.gl/maps/dmQGeYbDUoGXy8XFA

Check the website too! http://www.fomp.org

FOMP provides all the necessary tools. Volunteers should wear appropriate clothing for outdoor landscaping work, such as long pants and sturdy shoes. They should also bring leather gloves, a hat, a personal water supply, eye protection, sunscreen, and bug repellent. We meet rain or shine unless there is lightning active in the area.

We make every effort to accommodate volunteer preferences and abilities at each event. Generally, we perform water bar building and renovation, trail renovation, maintenance, and trimming, among other services. So, everything from trimming back scrub oak or digging lots of dirt to moving boulders. We assign duties based on interests and capabilities. Children are welcome to join their parents; however, we ask that you assess whether this activity is suitable for your child.

All participants will need to sign a waiver before beginning any trail work.

Thanks, and we hope to see you out there!

FOMP

FOMP August 2025 Trail Night

Thursday, August 14th at 6:00 PM

FOMP is pleased to be holding one of our monthly volunteer trail work maintenance sessions for 2025. 

Please meet at the main parking lot at Red Rocks Road parking lot https://goo.gl/maps/rdJuhbbQWEx

Check the website too! http://www.fomp.org

FOMP provides all the necessary tools for the rest of your needed info. Volunteers should wear appropriate clothing for outdoor landscaping work, such as long pants and sturdy shoes. They should also bring leather gloves, a hat, a personal water supply, eye protection, sunscreen, and bug repellent. We meet rain or shine unless there is lightning active in the area.

We make every effort to accommodate volunteer preferences and abilities at each event. Generally, we perform water bar building and renovation, trail renovation, maintenance, and trimming, among other services. So, everything from trimming back scrub oak or digging lots of dirt to moving boulders. We assign duties based on interests and capabilities. Children are welcome to join their parents; however, we ask that you assess whether this activity is suitable for your child.

All participants will need to sign a waiver before beginning any trail work.

Thanks, and we hope to see you out there!

FOMP

 

July 2025 Trail Night

Thursday, July 10th at 6:00 PM

FOMP is pleased to be holding one of our monthly volunteer trail work maintenance sessions for 2025. 

Please meet at the main parking lot at Red Rocks Road parking lot https://goo.gl/maps/rdJuhbbQWEx

Check the website too! http://www.fomp.org

FOMP provides all the necessary tools for the rest of your needed info. Volunteers should wear appropriate clothing for outdoor landscaping work, such as long pants and sturdy shoes. They should also bring leather gloves, a hat, a personal water supply, eye protection, sunscreen, and bug repellent. We meet rain or shine unless there is lightning active in the area.

We make every effort to accommodate volunteer preferences and abilities at each event. Generally, we perform water bar building and renovation, trail renovation, maintenance, and trimming, among other services. So, everything from trimming back scrub oak or digging lots of dirt to moving boulders. We assign duties based on interests and capabilities. Children are welcome to join their parents; however, we ask that you assess whether this activity is suitable for your child.

All participants will need to sign a waiver before beginning any trail work.

Thanks, and we hope to see you out there!

FOMP

May 2025 Trail Night

Thursday, May 8th at 6:00 PM

FOMP is pleased to be holding one of our monthly volunteer trail work maintenance sessions for 2025. 

Please meet at the intersection of Schilling Ave & Lindbergh Rd https://maps.app.goo.gl/Ugt5YoSt9W7Tvhgm8

Check the website too! http://www.fomp.org

FOMP provides all the necessary tools for the rest of the information you need. Volunteers should wear appropriate clothing for outdoor landscaping work, such as long pants and sturdy shoes. They should also bring leather gloves, a hat, a personal water supply, eye protection, sunscreen, and bug repellent. We meet rain or shine unless there is lightning active in the area.

We make every effort to accommodate volunteer preferences and abilities at each event. Generally, we perform water bar building or renovation, trail renovation, maintenance, trimming, etc., so everything from trimming back scrub oak or digging lots of dirt to moving boulders. We assign duties based on interests and capabilities. Kids are welcome to join their parents; however, we ask that you evaluate whether this activity is appropriate for your child.

All participants will need to sign a waiver before beginning any trail work.

Thanks, and we hope to see you out there!

FOMP