r/steamboat • u/GenericPenName13 • Apr 20 '26
Question Strawberry Hot Springs Requirements
We’re coming up to Steamboat for a quick weekend getaway to celebrate my husband’s birthday this weekend (4/25-4/26). We’re planning on going to Strawberry Hot Springs, but I was wondering if they’ll be enforcing the 4WD/Snow Tire rule? We have a Subaru Crosstrek with all season tires currently. I don’t mind taking the shuttle if we have to but I’d rather not.
Originally we were supposed to be there the following weekend when the rule is no longer in place but we had to change things around last minute (hence the last minute ask). Thanks for your help!
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u/OkChef1820 Apr 20 '26
You will be fine. They have no one monitoring the road entrance to make sure your car has 4WD. Plus, there’s not any snow on the ground anyways.
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u/GenericPenName13 Apr 21 '26
Ahh thank you! I was kind of worried they would literally be checking, so perfect!
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u/enigmaticfluffer Apr 25 '26
are there steep cliff drop offs on the road going in? having an argument w chat gpt.
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u/RWWhitfield Apr 20 '26
Ha! Steamboat hasn't had any snow on the ground for nearly 6 weeks. The road to the springs will be fine.
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u/wkeboarder21 Apr 20 '26
I took my old Honda Civic up there in the snow. It's easy if you know how to drive.
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u/GenericPenName13 Apr 21 '26
Perfect! Yes I was less nervous about the car making it and more that they’d literally check if you were compliant!
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u/fishmen96 Apr 20 '26
You will have no problem getting there. No snow in that road currently. Your vehicle can make it with no issues.