Use to camp and backpack in San Juans near $million hwy.
Rains and wind blows every day at 3:30. You can set your watch to it. Then it clears up and everything is fine.

 

I went through Utah and Colorado last October and it was a bit cold and a bit a snow in some areas, though the roads where clear. I was out there after labor day in September of 2017 too and it was fine but I was mostly just passing through and that was just for a couple days. One of the videos in my signature, is on or right after Memorial day 2017 and you see a ton of snow on Pike's Peak. On that trip, I experienced rain, sleet, snow, and pea sized hail.

This pic was taken on Sep 9th 2017 somewhere along Pike's Peak. It was still open but Mt. Evans was closed.




This was later that day about 10 miles from Estes Park at my campsite.

 

I think technically Pikes Peak stays open year round but good luck getting up there. As I stated earlier Mt Evans closes for the winter the day after Labor day. This is Trail Ridge rd 10-7-17

 

Thanks ya'll for all the great info. I didn't know that about Mt. Evans. Sure would have been disappointed to ride all that way and find out. Thanks again and stay safe.

 

Usually, the peaks in that area get precip I the afternoons. In the mornings, it's usually clearer.
Be sure to visit Pikes Peak HD, as they have an awesome museum upstairs that free to visit.

 

A great all day loop off I-25 is
I-25 Fort Collins Hwy 14 Poudre Canyon to Hwys 27 & 125 to Lake Granby
Hwy 34 through west entrance to Rocky Mountain Natl Park Estes Park and Loveland I-25
Several campsites on Poudre and beyond

 

This route cannot be stressed enough! You will enjoy nearly everything Colorado has to offer in one great days ride. Just be sure to fill up before leaving Fort Collins as after you get on Poudre Canyon rd there is no suitable fuel available until arriving in Walden. 115 miles give or take. From Walden to Grand Lake is a bit boring but the rest is amazing.