Namaqua to Wilson Trail Segment

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To be closed October 2024 through January 2025 for paving

The Namaqua to Wilson segment of the Loveland Recreation Trail, a roughly ¾ mile stretch of trail running alongside the Big Barnes Ditch road, is the last portion of the city's loop trail that remains unpaved. A project to pave this trail segment will begin in October 2024. Along with the paving improvements, the project will include a safety rail and interpretive signage celebrating the history of the Big Barnes Ditch adjacent to the trail.

While paving operations are underway, the Namaqua to Wilson trail segment will remain closed and a detour route is required. Please follow detour signage south to 1st Street, then east-west along 1st Street and back north to the trail, as shown on the map below.

Namaqua to Wilson Detour Map directing trail users to 1st St The detour directs trail users south toward W 1st Street where they can make the east/west connection.

Timeline

The project will begin October 7, 2024 and is scheduled to be completed by early January 2025. During this time, the Namaqua to Wilson Trail Segment will be closed and not accessible to the public. A detour route will be required. See map above and check the COTREX detour page for updates.

Stay Up to Date

“Know Before You Go!” Check COTREX, the statewide Colorado Trail Explorer website and free app, for the most up-to-date trail conditions, closures, and alerts.

trails.colorado.gov

Bike Safety

Taking the detour requires users to walk and ride on streets and sidewalks. Keep these safety tips in mind!

Ride with traffic, using the bike lanes where possible
Limit biking on sidewalks and remember sidewalks are designed for walking speed. Moderate your speed, and watch and yield for pedestrians
Walk/run against traffic, staying on the sidewalk where possible
Cross intersections safely, using crosswalks, and be alert for vehicles

Renderings of Future Trail

Looking Southwest

Namaqua Trail Rendering Looking Southwest

Looking Northeast

Namaqua Trail Rendering Looking Northeast

Funding

Construction of the Namaqua to Wilson Trail Segment is estimated to cost $1.8 million. Funding for the project comes from the Conservation Trust Fund as well as a $600,000 Federal Transportation Alternatives Program grant.

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