Lost Lake Trail
About this property
The Lost Lake Trail near Estes Park, Colorado, also known as, or including, Sawmill Trail, is a 9-mile-long (14 km) trail through what is now Roosevelt National Forest and then through what is now Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP). The trail was built in 1934. It was designed by Allison van V. Dunn of the National Park Service. The 4.5-mile portion of the trail within RMNP was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2008. The listing included 10.9 acres (4.4 ha) and a contributing structure having Late 19th and Early 20th Century American Movements and Rustic architecture.
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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 08000126. It was listed on March 5, 2008.
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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 Lost Lake Trail listed on the National Register?
Lost Lake Trail was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 5, 2008.
What type of historic resource is Lost Lake Trail?
Lost Lake Trail is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Lost Lake Trail?
The period of significance for Lost Lake Trail is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1934.
Can I research the history near Lost Lake Trail?
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