A summer 2023 project to improve the Sprague Lake Boardwalk has wrapped up and the Boardwalk is now open for visitors to Rocky Mountain National Park to use. On the 20th of October, personnel and guests of Rocky Mountain National Park came together for a ceremony to mark the reopening of the Boardwalk. During the ceremony, a ribbon was cut.
After its initial construction in the year 2000, the Sprague Lake Boardwalk went through a number of substantial repairs. These renovations included the removal and replacement of the wooden frame, as well as the installation of new wooden decking that was between 6 and 8 feet in height, all of which was placed on a new steel base. The National Park Service also adds that two views along the trail have been expanded. This has the effect of enhancing the aesthetics as well as the quality of the viewing experience, as well as allowing additional space for hikers to continue along the path.
The National Park Service said in May, as reported by a news article published by KRDO, that the route and parking area will be closed so that a 210-foot section of the boardwalk can be replaced.
There is an opportunity to view a diverse array of species, including ducks, geese, moose, and elk, as well as stunning mountain views, from the eastern side of Sprague Lake, which is accessible to wheelchair users. The Sprague Lake Trailhead is the location where hikers will start their trek to the highest point on the path, which is 8,721 feet in elevation.
Rocky Mountain National Park was established as a national park in 1915, and Sprague Lake and the surrounding area were included in the park's boundaries. Since that time, numerous improvements have been made to the park, including its expansion, the construction of new roads, the planting of new trees, and the reduction of the number of dangerous animals. According to the Rocky Mountain National Park's official website on its history, "Mission 66 brought new comfort stations, overlooks, employee housing, campgrounds, and visitor centers to the park."
