Category: Coal Creek trail

Local Rail-Trail a Source of Pride

I love to hear/read about people and communities that are enthusiastic about their local rail trails; they should be. I don’t think a lot of people realize all the benefits that major trails bring to their communities. For a reasonably low price, trails bring tourists, economic benefits, health benefits, added transportation options, decreased air pollution, …

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Should electric bikes be allowed on trails?

The Rio Grande Trail near Aspen, Colorado has recently banned electric bikes and Segways. Segway on Glenwood Canyon Trail It’s a sticky issue. For some people such as the elderly and disabled, electric bikes may be just the incentive to get them out exploring our wonderful U.S. trails. If used properly, electric bikes still allow …

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Coal Creek Trail in Louisville, Colorado

Colorado’s Coal Creek Trail is near and dear to my heart. Why just yesterday I used it to walk into “old town” to get a cup of coffee. It was an unusually busy day on the trail because parts of it were used for a 5K & half-marathon running race. It was perfect weather for …

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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2010/06/06/coal-creek-trail-in-louisville-colorado/

Trail flooded

I’m so used to signs on Coal Creek Trail saying, “Trail Closed,” that I usually just ignore them because the trail is just fine and not the least bit “closed.” But today, the trail really was closed due to flooding in the underpass where the trail & Coal Creek go under Hwy. 42. I’m glad …

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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2010/05/01/trail-flooded/