Park County closed Road 7UH, the Monument Hill Road, to vehicular traffic on Monday. The closure is effective west of the gate, which lies 1.6 miles west of Wyo. Highway 120 and north of Cody. The portion of the road from the highway to the gate remains open to vehicles. 

Access on Road 7UH west of the gate to the cattleguard in Section 31, T. 54N., R. 103 W. is permissible by foot, horseback, snowmobile and ATVs while the gate is closed. County officials advise the public to stay on the county right-of-way, and to respect the private property along the route.

“This road will remain closed through the winter and spring un-
til such time as the road is dry and safe for traffic,” the county said in a statement. “The closure is intended to reduce the damage to the road and maintenance costs in the spring. Public cooperation during this closure is appreciated.”

The public is allowed access to the Shoshone National Forest via Road 7UH and the Red Grade Road by foot, horseback, snowmobile and ATVs. County officials remind travelers to stay on the Red Grade Road and to respect the private property along the route.

Access to the state and BLM lands to the south of the cattleguard is restricted via a limited use easement. Only people with valid permits for timber harvesting and elderly or disabled persons with a special permit are allowed to use this road, subject to the terms and conditions of an agreement between Trail Creek Partners and Park County.