Monday, October 05, 2009
Vital link of Rock Creek Trail opened
Boulder County, Colo. – The Boulder County Commissioners led a group of cyclists along a soft-surface path on Monday, unveiling a section of the Rock Creek Trail that links together a nearly 6-mile stretch of path from Lafayette, through county open space, and into Broomfield.
Commissioners Ben Pearlman, Cindy Domenico and Will Toor officially opened the .75-mile trail link, which includes two bridges and an underpass at U.S. 287 south of Dillon Road. The Rock Creek Trail – open to pedestrians, cyclists and equestrians – is now continuous from 120th Street in Lafayette, through the Carolyn Holmberg Preserve, past Stearns Lake, and up to Brainard Drive in Broomfield.
“This is an exciting day for Boulder County, especially for residents here in the southeastern part of the county,” Domenico said. “The master plan of the Rock Creek and Coal Creek trails is to link Lafayette, Louisville, Broomfield and Superior with a series of multiuse, soft-surface trails. Today, we opened a small section of trail that goes a very long way toward connecting these communities.”
Boulder County hopes to complete the western-most segments of the Rock Creek and Coal Creek trails in Superior in 2010. Additionally, the City and County of Broomfield is planning to complete its portion of the Rock Creek Trail between Brainard Drive and Flatiron Crossing.
Construction of these projects will signal the successful completion of the master plan and would provide two uninterrupted, off-street trails along Coal Creek and Rock Creek between 120th Street in Lafayette and Superior Town Hall. Upon completion, the Coal Creek Trail will span 9.6 miles through Lafayette, Louisville and Superior. The Rock Creek Trail will span 11.7 miles through Lafayette, Broomfield and Superior.
“We are very proud of the progress we’ve made to connect communities through the regional trails program,” Boulder County Transportation Director George Gerstle said. “Today’s opening is another milestone in the development of a trails network that provides both transportation and recreational opportunities for the county’s citizens and visitors alike.”
Dan Rowland, Communications SpecialistBoulder County Commissioners’ Office
drowland@bouldercounty.org
303-441-3399
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