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Quartz Ridge Fire

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Unit Information

San Juan National Forest 
15 Burnett Court 
Durango, 
Colorado 
81301 
San Juan National Forest 
15 Burnett Court 
Durango, 
Colorado 
81301 

Incident Contacts

  • Fire Information
    Email:
    2023.quartzridge@firenet.gov
    Phone:
    970–426–5370
    Hours:
    8 am - 5 pm

Closures

Quartz Ridge Closure Update
Updated On: 10/24/2023
The last remaining Special Closure within the Quartz Ridge Fire area has been terminated. The Quartz Creek Trail (NFST#571) has been re-opened by the Pagosa Springs Ranger District to recreational use. 
Quartz Ridge Closures Update
Updated On: 10/01/2023
The trail closures have been reduced in the Quartz Ridge Fire area.The Quartz Ridge Trail (NFST 570) , and Quartz Creek (Meadows) Road (NFS Road 684) are now open.  The Quartz Creek Trail (NFST 571) remains closed.  See the attached order from the San Juan National Forest.
Quartz Ridge Closure
Updated On: 08/29/2023
The Quartz Meadows Road (NFSR#685), the Quartz Ridge Trail (NFST#570) and the Quartz Creek Trail (NFST#571) are closed to the public.  Additional information can be obtained at:  https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/sanjuan/alerts-notices
Closure Order San Juan National Forest
Updated On: 08/12/2023