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South Shore Section of the Bear Lake Loop Trail in Rocky Mountain National Park Will be Temporarily Closed for Tree Work

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Section of trail that will be temporarily closed.
Map of section of trail that will be temporarily closed.

News Release Date: August 9, 2024
Contact: Park Information Office, (970) 586-1206

Beginning on Monday, August 12, a section along the south shore of Bear Lake Loop Trail will be closed between 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for park forestry crews to conduct hazardous tree work. Several standing dead trees will be removed for public safety along this section of the trail. The trail will be temporarily closed through Thursday, August 15. The trail will re-open for the weekend and close again on Monday, August 19 through Thursday, August 22.    

These temporary closures will not impact the main Bear Lake viewing locations or trail access to Flattop Mountain, Bierstadt Lake, Alberta Falls or Nymph Lake, Dream Lake or Emerald Lake.    

Visitors must observe and adhere to this posted closure. Trail guards will also be near the closure area directing visitors.   

For more information on Rocky Mountain National Park, visit the park’s website at www.nps.gov/romo or call the park’s Information Office at (970) 586-1206.

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Last updated: August 9, 2024

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