About this property
The Fern Lake Trail in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado, runs 4.8 miles (7.7 km) from Moraine Park in the eastern part of the park westward to Fern Lake, the first portion of the trail following the course of the Big Thompson River. The trail was first informally established in the late 1880s as a way to get to "The Pool," a wide spot in the Big Thompson where a small lodge predated the 1915 establishment of the park. The trail was improved by the Estes Park Protective and Improvement Association between 1907 and 1912, with a new bridge at The Pool. Two years later the trail was rebuilt to maintain no more than a 10% grade and to provide better access to Fern and Marguerite Falls. In the 1920s Fern Lake became a popular winter destination for skiing, complete with a lodge.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 05000074. It was listed on February 28, 2005.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Fern Lake Trail listed on the National Register?
Fern Lake Trail was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 28, 2005.
What type of historic resource is Fern Lake Trail?
Fern Lake Trail is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Fern Lake Trail?
The period of significance for Fern Lake Trail is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Fern Lake Trail?
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