Meadow Creek Trail to be closed for much of summer due to repairs, maintenance
DENVER (KDVR) — Hikers will have limited access to the Meadow Creek Trail in Summit County this summer, with repairs and maintenance scheduled to shut down the popular hiking spot for long stretches in May and June.
The U.S. Forest Service for White River National Forest said in a Facebook post Wednesday that the first half of the Meadow Creek Trail and the trailhead west of Frisco will be closed every day from May 19 to June 14.
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Construction will then proceed from June 15 to Aug. 2, however, the trail and trailhead will only be closed on weekdays during the second phase of the project, the Forest Service said.
Crews will be using machinery to build trail foundations and erosion control features, according to the agency, which noted the trail receives more than 100,000 visitors per year, leading to trail braiding, erosion and other issues.
Despite the Meadow Creek Trail closures, Coloradans have no shortage of popular hiking spots to trek to this summer, including but not limited to:
Red Rocks Park
Chautauqua Park
Rocky Mountain National Park
Green Mountain and Hayden Trail Loop
Eldorado Canyon Trail
Before hitting the trail, be sure to check the forecast as Colorado's weather can become cloudy and stormy even after it appears to be clear and sunny outside.
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