Trail Construction Projects - Summer 2025 - Winter Park, CO

May 1, 2025

The Town of Winter Park and the Public Works Department will complete two trail improvement projects this summer on the Fraser River Trail and along Vasquez Creek.

UPDATES:

Date	Update
June 18, 2025	Fraser River Trail is open from Roam to Old Town and will remain open through early Monday morning. Repaving is complete from south of Roam (Old Beavers) pond to the trailhead at the Public Works facility. Starting Monday, June 23, repaving will begin from the Public Works facility trailhead to Old Town. This work is expected to last 5 days and end on Friday, June 27.
June 17, 2025	Fraser River Trail repaving from Roam Ponds to the trailhead at the WP Public Works building should be completed tomorrow, June 18, 2025. The project is still on track to be completed by June 25, 2025.
June 12, 2025	Vasquez Creek Trail construction is over halfway complete! The projected completion date is late July.
June 12, 2025	Fraser River Trail repaving from Roam pond to the trailhead at the WP Public Works building should be completed on June 17, 2025. From the Public Works building to Old Town will start immediately after with an anticipated completion date of July 2, 2025.
May 1, 2025	Vasquez Creek Trail construction is scheduled to start May 12, 2025.

Vasquez Creek Trail

Fraser River Trail

Vasquez Creek Trail Improvements

Construction will begin on the Vasquez Creek Trail Improvement Project on May 12 and will take roughly three months to complete, depending on weather and other delays. The project starts with the section of trail behind the skate park at Hideaway Park and ends near Confluence Park.

The project is partially funded with a $79,055 grant received from Grand County's Open Lands, Rivers, and Trails (ORLT).

An aerial map view showing where construction will take place along the Vasquez Creek trail

Improvement Areas:

Area 1: A redesigned plaza with natural seating and a trail leading to the water for a welcoming gathering space.
Area 2: Creekbank fortification, stone steps for safe access, and added vegetation to stabilize the soil.
Area 3: New trees and shrubs to improve safety and protect the creekside environment.
Area 4: Erosion control through strategic placement of boulders.
Area 5: Installation of picnic tables, stone seating, and steps to create a peaceful place to relax near the creek.
Area 6: A new boulder training wall and stone steps for formal, low-impact access to the backwater beach.

Fraser River Trail Pavement

The Fraser River Valley Trail from about .3 miles south of Roam Way to where the trail connects at Trademark Dr. will be closed to the public starting in May for roughly three weeks to complete a repaving project.

Originally constructed over a decade ago, the Fraser River Trail has experienced wear and tear due to weather, drainage issues, and natural use. Over time, this has created cracks, erosion, and other issues. This project will address these conditions and enhance the trail’s accessibility for all users. Additional sections of the trail, such as areas near Roam Ponds, will require additional engineering to fully repair and will be completed at a later date.

The project is partially funded with a $250,000 grant received from Grand County's Open Lands, Rivers, and Trails (ORLT). The grant will cover 38.5% of the total project costs