General Road Information:

● The County designates the Pinewood Springs Valley roads as “closed mountain roads.” The speed limit is 20 mph unless otherwise posted.
● Speeding is a significant problem. Speeding endangers residents, particularly children, as well as wildlife in the community.
● Speed also damages the roads causing washboards (ripples in the gravel) which increase wear and tear on cars.
● Snow is plowed on major roads first and then side roads. Unlike paved roads, not all snow can be removed from gravel roads without damaging the roads. Roads often become icy as a result.
● Roads are narrow with compromised visibility. Pedestrians are advised to walk on the left facing oncoming traffic for more visibility.
● By State law, uphill traffic has right-of-way. Pedestrians must be alert to uphill traffic as well, so that drivers may avoid having to stop. Backing downhill on icy roads can be dangerous.
● Large delivery and moving trucks may need to be met near the mailboxes and goods transported in smaller vehicles from there.
● Barrels of gravel, maintained by the road crew for resident use, are placed by sections of road that often become icy in winter.
● Access/egress from homes may be impaired in winter; be prepared with stored food. Electric service may also be compromised in inclement weather conditions.
● Larimer County requires that each property owner install a 15” culvert at the entrance to their property and keep it open and in good repair. The property owner is responsible for drainage around the culvert as well. This prevents run-off and road erosion, which increases the expense of maintaining the roads. Larimer County further mandates access to rights-of-way on private property for road work.
● Telephone, internet, and water lines are buried in many locations at varying depths. Call the Northern Colorado Utility Locate service at 811, https://colorado811.org/ before digging, putting in culverts, or grading ditches.
● The Larimer County Road District in Fort Collins must approve all digging in county roads.
● No ATVs or other unlicensed vehicles are permitted on Pinewood Springs and Estes Park Estates roads per Colorado Code 33-145-108.
● Water lines usually run in the easement along roads. Should a leak occur in that area, any plantings or fences may need to be removed to reach and repair the leak.