Trail Description
The new 1.5-mile Vesper Trail aims to provide improved visitor experiences in the area to support a variety of uses, protect bird nesting habitat, provide visitors views of the Front Range and the Continental Divide, and allow the public to observe ground-nesting birds in the area – including the Vesper Sparrow. View a map of the new trail.
The new Vesper Trail is a result of an OSMP community engagement effort (Gunbarrel Hill Integrated Site Plan PDF) intended to improve visitor experiences on Gunbarrel Hill while also improving wildlife habitat in the area. As part of construction of the new trail, OSMP is also closing and revegetating undesignated trails that can impact wildlife habitats and seeding grassland areas with native vegetation to help improve habitat for ground-nesting birds and other wildlife species.
Off-trail travel around the Vesper Trail is prohibited while restoration is ongoing. Dogs are allowed on leash or under Voice and Sight Control on-corridor. A seasonal leash requirement is in place May 1 - July 31 every year to protect ground-nesting birds.
