Tuesday, March 23, 2021

Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission approves 20 Recreational Trail Grants, providing more opportunities for Coloradans to get outside

The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission unanimously approved recommended trail-funding allocations for the 2021 Non-Motorized Trail Grants at its virtual meeting on March 18.

Non-Motorized Trail Grants 
There were a total of 20 Recreational Trail Grants funded this year totaling $3,520,752. Statewide Trails Program Manager Fletcher Jacobs highlighted the Colorado Recreational Trails Committee’s wildlife review process and the importance of balancing wildlife and habitat needs with recreation needs in Colorado. “These trail projects will connect Coloradans to the outdoors with new and improved trails and provide more places for everyone to get outside,” Jacobs said.

The Non-motorized Trail Grant Program is a multi-agency funding partnership that includes Great Outdoors Colorado, Colorado Lottery, Federal Recreational Trails Program funds and Federal Land and Water Conservation funds. This grant program provides funding for trail planning projects as well as small and large trail construction and maintenance projects.

Grant Stats

Construction: 3 grants totaling $749,487

Maintenance: 9 grants totaling $1,009,228

Planning: 2 grants totaling $89,300

Support: 2 grants totaling $90,000

Land and Water Conservation Fund: 4 grants totaling $1,582,752

Some of the highlights from this year’s awarded projects include:

North Mt. Elbert Trail Maintenance (Maintenance Grant) 
This $245,000 grant award will allow the National Forest Foundation to work with the Leadville Ranger District, local youth corps crews, and other partners to complete the final rehabilitation phase of a multi-year project on Colorado’s highest peak. This phase will prioritize needs on 3.5 miles of the North Mt. Elbert Trail for maintenance and restoration, including a 0.25-mile technical trail alignment between 13,400 and 13,680 feet. The NFF and partners will maintain and restore the fragile alpine tundra and ensure long-term sustainable access to the summit.

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