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Boulder's Royal Arch Trail To Close Next Week For Repairs

BOULDER, Colo. (CBS4) - The city of Boulder will close the Royal Arch Trail next week for repairs. The popular trail at Chautauqua Park has experienced heavy erosion over the years.

Royal Arch Trail
(credit: City of Boulder)

Officials with the city's Open Space & Mountain Parks will install an 18-foot bridge to help hikers pass through the area safely. In May, the city plans to build a new staircase to the route.

The closure could start as early as next Monday and last through April 16.

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