About this property
The Flattop Mountain Trail, also known as the Grand Trail or the Big Trail, was built in 1925 in Rocky Mountain National Park in the Larimer County portion of the U.S. state of Colorado. Built in 1925, and rehabilitated in 1940 with Civilian Conservation Corps labor, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The trail begins at 9500 feet of elevation at Bear Lake and climbs Flattop Mountain to a maximum elevation of 12,324 feet on the Continental Divide.
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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 07000999. It was listed on September 26, 2007.
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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 Flattop Mountain Trail listed on the National Register?
Flattop Mountain Trail was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 26, 2007.
What type of historic resource is Flattop Mountain Trail?
Flattop Mountain Trail is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Flattop Mountain Trail?
The period of significance for Flattop Mountain Trail is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1925.
Can I research the history near Flattop Mountain Trail?
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