Pitkin County panel approves Snowmass Falls Ranch trailhead parking plan amid resident concern

Jun 17, 2026

The Pitkin County Planning and Zoning Commission voted to find the Snowmass Falls Ranch trailhead parking plan in conformance with the Upper Snowmass Creek master plan, approving a consolidated unpaved lot with roughly 70–74 trailhead spaces and enhanced enforcement; nearby residents urged more outreach and warned the improvements could attract more visitors.

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The Pitkin County Planning and Zoning Commission voted June 16 to find the Snowmass Falls Ranch trailhead parking proposal in conformance with the Upper Snowmass Creek master plan, clearing the way for the county to seek construction bids if the Board of County Commissioners approves a budget supplemental next week.

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