Work to start the repair of the Sprague Lake Boardwalk will begin on Monday, July 31st. The majority of the Sprague Lake Trail, accessed from Bear Lake Road, will remain open to park visitors. There will be a full closure in place for a small portion of the Sprague Lake as crews work to replace and repair a 210-foot-long section. Because of this closure, the trail will only be accessible as an out and back instead of a loop.
The initial boardwalk was created in 2000. During the Sprague Lake Boardwalk Replacement Project, the park’s trail crew, assisted by a Rocky Mountain Conservancy Conservation Corps trail crew, will replace failing wooden boards, as well as widen a section of the boardwalk. Crews will also repair the substructure by replacing with steel beams to extend the total life of the bridge. These improvements will improve accessibility for visitors who use wheelchairs and strollers. The project will also improve two scenic overlooks. Once complete in the fall of 2023, the new Sprague Lake Boardwalk will look very similar to the Lily Lake Boardwalk.
This project is funded by park entrance fees to help improve visitor experience and protect resources for future generations.
Jeff
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