Williams Fork Boardwalk - Grand County, CO
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valhikes
N 39° 47.474 W 106° 01.186
13S E 412688 N 4405083
Abandoned boardwalk that connected Sugarloaf Campground to the South Fork Trail.
Waymark Code: WM19CP8
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 01/27/2024
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The boardwalk crossed the river and marshy areas nearby with spurs to picnic tables. The portion nearer the campground has washed away leaving very little boardwalk accessible from the campground. However, there is quite a lot accessible from the area where the Henderson Conveyor Belt enters the mountain. Coordinates are for this end of the boardwalk.
To access: Follow Grand Country Route 30 (maintained compacted dirt road) to its end and park in the lot outside the gates for the conveyor belt. Follow the trail along the fence and then along the river, past the beaver pond, about a quarter mile to the boardwalk. Admire it from the safety of the dirt or take your chances on it if you like.
If walking on this boardwalk, be aware that it has been abandoned. While repairs are needed, they will not be done. Take care of missing, rotten, or loose boards, missing railing, and buckling from fallen trees that remain blocking the path.
Approximate boardwalk length (feet): 1000
What is the boardwalk over?:
Williams Fork and nearby marshy areas.
Boardwalk material: wood
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Visit Instructions:
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