Trail Construction and Maintenance in Southern Colorado
When trails are built, communities follow.
It's our collective responsibility to care for and promote the trails in our region. That means putting in the hundreds of hours of labor required to build and keep our trails in great shape. More importantly , though, it means building and growing strong relationships with land managers and our community partners.
SCTB works on the following trails and areas in our region
Hooters Canyon Trail and Arkansas Point overlooking Lake Pueblo
Lake Pueblo STATE PARK
SCTB has a long history of supporting and caring for the trails at Lake Pueblo State Park. Through partnership with Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) and the federal Bureau of Reclamation (BOR), SCTB acts as the maintainers and caretakers of the trails at the park. Beginning in 2014, SCTB played a critical role in the assessment and a subsequent formalization of the trail system at Lake Pueblo through the BOR’s Resource Management and Trail Management Plans. SCTB recently oversaw, and supported with volunteer labor, the completion of approximately $200,000 of trail improvement work at Lake Pueblo.
Moving forward, our continued partnership with CPW will ensure these trails remain an adventure destination for many years to come.
The Carhart Trail winds 1.8 miles on the north side of the Pueblo Mountain Park down to Squirrel Creek
Pueblo Mountain Park
The Pueblo Mountain Park, owned by the city of Pueblo, is located in Beulah, CO just outside of the city. The trails at the mountain park offer a significantly different experience from Lake Pueblo.
Partnering with the Nature and Wildlife Discovery Center of Pueblo, SCTB completed construction of the new 1.8 mile Carhart Trail within the Pueblo Mountain Park in Beulah. This sustainable trail has it all - views, solitude, and history. The trail winds through the Mountain Park and connects to existing US Forest Service Trails in the San Isabel National Forest. This trail will provide new access to historic sites such as the Squirrel Creek Shelter and Davenport Campground - two of the earliest examples of outdoor recreation infrastructure in America.
South Creek Trail overlooking the Wet Mountains
SAN iSABEL NATIONAL FOREST
Historically, SCTB has performed limited trail maintenance to support the San Carlos Ranger District of the San Isabel National Forest including trail corrridor and fallen tree clearing. Beginning in 2022, SCTB recommitted to these efforts and is currently working with USFS representatives to support regional trail maintenance needs into the future.
SCTB is currently helping USFS to assess trail conditions and maintenance needs on trails surrounding the Pueblo Mountain Park. These trails offer a diverse backcountry experience for trail users in the region.