Section of Loveland's Recreation Trail Loop under construction to reopen June 1
The reopening comes after construction was done to pave over the previously soft-surfaced trail. Rails were also added to the trail to improve its 'long-term safety and sustainability,' the city of Loveland said, in a news release.
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'Loveland's Loop Recreation Trail is now paved through all sections making it a great alternative for multimodal transportation options,' the city said.
The trail construction began in fall 2024. The project was managed by the Parks and Recreation Department and had $1.3 million in funding from a federal Transportation Alternatives Program grant administered through the Colorado Department of Transportation and Loveland's share of Colorado Lottery dollars, the city said.
Loveland's Recreation Trail System was fully completed in 2021 and includes 31 miles of paved trails the city says encircles the city and connects to other regional trails, including the Colorado Front Range Trail and the Long View Trail.
The city also has more than 20 miles of soft-surface trails in and around Loveland, including, among others:
Boedecker Bluff Natural Area
Boise Bend Natural Area
Cottonwood Run Natural Area
Meadowbrook Natural Area
River's Edge Natural Area
Wild Natural Area
The city notes that bicycling is not permitted at several of its soft-surface trails, including the Mariana Butte Trail, Morey Wildlife Reserve and Sunset Vista Natural Area.
More information about the Loveland Recreation Trail system can be found on the city's website.
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