Colorado § 33-11-109 Trail categories - rules

Colorado Statutes

§ 33-11-109 — Trail categories - rules

Colorado § 33-11-109

Title 33Parks and

Art.Recreational Trails

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Colo. Rev. Stat. § 33-11-109 (2026).

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(1)Any of the following categories of trails may be established:

(a)Cross-state trails which connect scenic, historical, geological, or other significant features which are characteristic of the state;

(b)Water-oriented trails which provide a designated path to or along lakes, streams, or reservoirs in which water and other water-oriented recreational opportunities are the primary points of interest;

(c)Scenic-access trails which give access to quality recreation, scenic, historic, or cultural areas of statewide or nationwide significance;

(d)Urban trails which provide opportunities within an urban setting for walking, bicycling, horseback riding, or other compatible activities. Where appropriate, urban trails shall connect parks, scenic areas, historical points, and neigh

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(1) Any of the following categories of
trails may be established:

(a) Cross-state trails which connect scenic, historical, geological, or other
significant features which are characteristic of the state;

(b) Water-oriented trails which provide a designated path to or along lakes,
streams, or reservoirs in which water and other water-oriented recreational
opportunities are the primary points of interest;

(c) Scenic-access trails which give access to quality recreation, scenic,
historic, or cultural areas of statewide or nationwide significance;

(d) Urban trails which provide opportunities within an urban setting for
walking, bicycling, horseback riding, or other compatible activities. Where
appropriate, urban trails shall connect parks, scenic areas, historical points, and
neighboring communities.

(e) Historical trails which identify and interpret routes which were significant
in the historical settlement and development of the state.

(2) The planning and designation of trails for the state trails system shall
take into account and give due regard to the interests of federal agencies, state
agencies, individuals, and interested recreation organizations. The categories set
forth in subsection (1) of this section need not be used to label specific trails, but
the division shall assure that full consideration is given to including trails from all
categories within the system.

(3) The commission, through the division, is authorized to conduct studies,
and to promulgate such rules as may be necessary for establishing and managing
the Colorado greenway trails system. The commission shall consult and cooperate
with the Colorado water conservation board, transportation commission, Colorado
water resources and power development authority, and all other appropriate units
of state government and political subdivisions of the state, including any county,
city, city and county, and water conservation and conservancy district; any other
public and private persons; and any appropriate federal agencies to establish a
Colorado greenway trails system that minimizes adverse impacts on activities,
natural features, and sensitive habitats adjacent to trails.

Legislative History

Source: L. 84: Entire article added, p. 891, � 2, effective January 1, 1985. L. 90: (3) added, p. 1534, � 4, effective May 29. L. 91: (3) amended, p. 1071, � 49, effective July 1. L. 2011: (3) amended, (SB 11-208), ch. 293, p. 1391, � 18, effective July 1. L. 2012: (3) amended, (HB 12-1317), ch. 248, p. 1221, � 46, effective June 4.