A $400,000 federal grant will help pay for a new trail between a subdivision and Rocky Mountain National Park.
The 1.1 mile path will connect the Mountain Meadows subdivision in Estes Park and the landmark. The money comes from the Land and Water Conservation Fund and will go to the town to help construct the trail.
“With the financial backing of the Land and Water Conservation Fund, the Fall River Trail is closer to becoming a reality,” said U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., in announcing the grant with his GOP counterpart, U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner. “Coloradans and visitors from all over the world will be able to more easily access Estes Park from Rocky Mountain National Park as a result of the community’s hard work on this trail project.”
Estes Park Mayor Todd Jirsa said in a statement that he is thrilled about the funding.
“This critical piece of funding will help make this trail project a reality for our residents and guests. We appreciate our delegation’s help in funding progress on fulfilling a long-awaited community need,” Jirsa’s statement added.
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