Denver Parks and Recreation (DPR) is continuously working to improve the city's 100+ mile trail network. Construction and maintenance impacts to trails may cause temporary closures. DPR is committed to minimizing impacts to trail users by providing the safest detour routes available for the shortest duration possible.
Please be aware that unforeseen conditions due to weather or other unexpected events may require immediate closures that are not noted on this page. Use extra caution on detour routes and be prepared to plan alternate routes if necessary. View the map below to learn more about current trail detours and closures.
View the full detour map
Learn more about trail detours and projects in the following sections:
Bear Creek Trail
Two bridges along Bear Creek Trail are closed at Bear Valley Park and Dartmouth and Webster.
Harvard Gulch
A bridge along Harvard Gulch in DeBoer Park was closed in June 2023 after it was found to have critical structural issues which could not be repaired and required a complete replacement of the bridge.
Lakewood Gulch
8th and Vrain Bridge Closure
Frequently Asked Questions:
Why is the bridge at 8th Ave. & Vrain St. over Lakewood Gulch closed?
In August 2024, the bridge was found to have critical structural issues which could not be repaired and required a complete replacement of the bridge.
Why wasn’t this designed and replaced before it was closed?
Due to budget limitations, funds are typically not immediately available to avoid bridge closures like these. With nearly 200 structures along Denver’s trails and parks, more closures may be required as bridges continue to age.
What is the timeline for replacing the bridge over Lakewood Gulch?
With no funding available in the 2024 budget, a timeline to replace the Lakewood Gulch bridge has not been established. Design and construction of a new bridge will be pending future budget allocations.
What is the detour in the meantime?
Trail users will be detoured along W 9th Ave, Tennyson St, and Utica St.
Download the FAQ sheet(PDF, 286KB)
Bear Valley Park
As of July 31, 2025: Denver's Dept. of Transportation & Infrastructure (DOTI) has closed a pedestrian in Bear Valley Park along Bear Creek Trail due to being structurally unsafe. Trail users will be detoured to the bridge near S. Lamar St.
Download the detour map(PDF, 2MB)
Frequently Asked Questions:
Why is the Bear Creek Park bridge closed?
In July 2025, the bridge was found to have critical structural issues which make the bridge unsafe for use. The bridge will remain closed until it can be repaired or replaced.
Why wasn’t this designed and replaced before it was closed?
Due to staffing limitations, the specialized nature of bridge repairs, and budget limitations, staff and funds are not immediately available to avoid bridge closures like these. These repairs must be added to the existing backlog and will be addressed as staff and funding availability allows.
What is the timeline for rehabilitating the bridge?
The closure will be in place until a repair can be designed and implemented. There is no funding identified at this time.
What is the detour in the meantime?
The bridge detour will direct pedestrian traffic to the crossing at Lamar St.
Dartmouth & Webster
As of Sept. 2025: A pedestrian bridge in Bear Creek Park near Dartmouth and Webster is closed after an inspection by the Dept. of Transportation & Infrastructure determined the need for it to be rebuilt. Trail users will be detoured along S. Webster Street, W. Amherst Avenue and S. Wadsworth Boulevard. The bridge will be rebuilt when funding is available and the closure is expected to last several years.
Download the detour map(PDF, 3MB)
Frequently Asked Questions:
Why is the Bear Creek Park bridge at Dartmouth and Webster closed?
During a routine structural inspection in September 2025, the bridge was found to have critical and irreparable structural damage that make the bridge unsafe for use. The bridge will remain closed until it can be replaced.
Why wasn't this designed and replaced before it was closed?
The severity and extents of corrosion found were drastically worse than the previous inspection. Due to staffing and budget limitations, resources are not immediately available to avoid bridge closures like these. This replacement must be added to the existing backlog and will be addressed as staff and funding availability allows.
What is the time line for replacing the bridge?
The closure will be in place until a replacement can be designed and implemented. There is no funding identified at this time.
What is the detour in the meantime?
The bridge detour will direct pedestrian traffic to either Wadsworth Blvd. or Webster St. to Amherst Ave. See map linked above.
Bear Creek Greenbelt
Learn about the City of Lakewood's Bear Creek Trail improvements project.
Cherry Creek Trail under Monaco Parkway is fully closed to support bridge reconstruction overhead. The trail will remain closed through the remainder of the project, which is set to wrap up summer 2026. Trail users will be detoured up to Monaco Parkway, on the south side of the bridge, then south to cross Monaco Parkway using the crosswalk at the signalized intersection, Florida Avenue.
Download the detour map(PDF, 2MB)
Additional Cherry Creek Trail information
DeBoer Park Bridge
Construction is scheduled to take place November 2025-March 2026.
Find project details
York & Gaylord
As of Nov. 3, 2025, A section of E. Harvard Gulch Trail near the playground is closed to begin clearing out the gulch. Please use the sidewalk along South York Street to access the playground during this time.
Download the detour map(PDF, 2MB)
Yale & Holly Underpass
As of September 2025: A section of the High Line Canal Trail (Quebec St to Yale) will be temporarily closed for construction. A new pedestrian signal will be installed at Quebec St to improve safety for trail users. Construction begins this week and is expected to continue through early December 2025.
Download the detour map(PDF, 3MB)
Dahlia Street Bridge
The Denver Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI) will replace the deteriorating S. Dahlia Street bridge over the High Line Canal. Construction is anticipated to begin in early June 2025 and will last approximately four months.
Find more information on the project webpage.
45th Avenue Ramp
As of Nov. 2025: Access to the trail is closed from 45th Avenue near Globeville Landing Park to 49th Avenue. Trail users will be detoured to Washington Street.
Download the detour map(PDF, 3MB)
Johnson Habitat Park to W. Mississippi Ave.
Construction started in September 2025. Phase 1 of the project which will rebuild the failing roadside retaining wall will be under construction until May 2026. Phase II schedule to widen the trail and build the riverside wall to be determined.
View the detour route(PDF, 3MB)
The Weir Gulch Trail will be closed between the South Platte River Trail and Federal Blvd between October 27, 2025 and May 31, 2026. The city is implementing a project to reduce flood risk to the Sun Valley neighborhood, as well as a increase pedestrian and bike mobility, restore natural habitat, and increase recreation along this section of the gulch. This project is a partnership between Denver Parks and Recreation, the Mile High Flood District (MHFD) and the City and County of Denver.
Learn more about this project.
Download the detour map(PDF, 2MB)
Mile High Loop Trail
May - August 2025: Denver Parks and Recreation will implement improvements to the waterway channel in City Park. Due to this construction, a section of the Mile High Loop Trail within the park will be temporarily closed. The Nature Play playground will remain open throughout construction.
Download the detour map(PDF, 1MB)
Via Verde Trail
January - Fall 2025: Denver Parks and Recreation will implement a trail project to widen the existing multi-use trail from S Perry St to S Lowell St and construct a new multi-use trail from S. King St to S Irving St. Trail improvements also include new signage and pedestrian crossings. Additionally, green infrastructure will be implemented at the intersection of S Irving St & W Tennessee Ave/W Ford Pl. Construction will proceed in segments, requiring temporary trail detours.
Download the project sheet(PDF, 1MB)