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Trail Closures
PRESS RELEASES:
Information about future projects and
closures |
NEW!
Another section of the Loveland Recreational Trail is now open!
Please see this
PRESS RELEASE
(PDF)
from October 2009
for further details. |
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The City of Loveland is starting
construction of the North Highway 287 Trail Underpass
the week of July 19, 2010
Please view the 7-16-10
PRESS
RELEASE for details. |
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There are approximately 16.25 miles of recreation
trail in Loveland that run from Boyd Lake State Park,
in the northeast to the Big Thompson River, along
Wilson Avenue. The trail winds through the west shore of
Boyd Lake
State Park, along irrigation
canals, through fields, over and under city streets, and along
the Big Thompson River through some very beautiful areas.
Approximately twenty miles of paved
urban trail are planned with the goal of developing
off-street trails that will encompass the perimeter of
the city. Quarter-mile markers are located along a large portion of the
trail to measure distance traveled. Currently, these markers begin
counting near the Wilson Avenue area and continue around to end at the
north end of
Boyd
Lake State Park.
The trail is partially handicap accessible from several locations (see
the trail map), and is
designed to accommodate many types of recreational
uses.
Guidelines
1) Please obey all signs.
2) Please stay on the designated
trail; be courteous; and respect the rights of
adjacent property owners.
3) Please keep the trail clean
and safe for all users by putting litter in its
place.
4) All pets must be on a
hand-held leash.
5) For the enjoyment of all trail
users, please pick up after your pet.
6) Horses (except police) are not
allowed on the current paved sections of the trail.
7) Motorized vehicles (except
police and maintenance) are not allowed on the
trail.
8) The flow of traffic on the
trail is similar to road traffic. Always ride or
walk on the right side and warn others of your
approach.
9) Ride or walk single file when
traffic is coming from the opposite direction or
when someone verbally signals they would like to
pass.
10) Be predictable: ride or walk
in a straight line and avoid weaving. When passing
others on the trail, verbally warn them that you are
passing on the left.
11) Be aware of children, pets
and slower moving traffic.
12) Bicyclists are encouraged to
use helmets. Make sure your bike is operational and
properly equipped (including reflectors and lights).
13) Report accidents on the trail
directly to the Police Department (Dial 911).
14) Report trail maintenance
problems or vandalism to the Parks and Recreation
Department at 962-2727.
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Reader's Choice Awards:
These awards are voted on by
the
Citizens of Loveland, and are published annually
in the Loveland Reporter Herald Newspaper's
special section "Reader's Choice Awards". |
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2007 Awards: |
Best Place to
Walk Your Dog:
1st - Loveland Recreational Trail
Best Place to Hike:
3rd - Round Mountain Trail |
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2008 Awards: |
Best Place to
Walk Your Dog:
1st - Loveland Recreational Trail |
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2009 Awards: |
Best Place to Walk a Dog:
3rd - Loveland Recreational Trail |
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Administrative Offices:
500 East
Third Street
Loveland, CO 80537
Phone: (970)
962-2727
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*** PLEASE NOTE! *** |
There
will be known USES & CLOSURES to portions of the Recreation Trail due
to the following:
Valley 5000 Road Race
on August 20th, 2010
from 7:00-8:30pm.
The closure will effect areas of the trail from Centennial Park
to Fairgrounds Park.
Other sidewalks along the race route will also feel an impact
along Roosevelt Avenue, Agilent Drive Way, Taft Avenue, and 1st
Street near Centennial Park.
For further information, please contact Jeanne at 962-2432. |
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AWARE!
Wildlife Near The Trails:
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