Overview

• San Miguel County Sheriff’s Office closed Black Bear Pass and Bridal Veil Road past the parking lot until the stuck vehicle can be removed, restricting Via Ferrata access while keeping Bridal Veil Trail open.
• A visitor from South Carolina drove the one-way Black Bear Road despite warnings and became stuck three to four switchbacks past Bridal Veil Falls with wheels off the road.
• Officials say the SUV is too unstable to pass and must be towed, with no timeline yet for recovery or reopening.
• Sheriff’s photos show the Kia perched on a narrow switchback high above Telluride.
• Local rules limit the route to experienced drivers in high‑clearance four‑wheel‑drive vehicles, and the Town of Telluride prohibits rental cars on Black Bear Road.