Horseshoe Park is a flat at 8,524 feet (2,598 m) in elevation in Larimer County, Colorado.[1] It is within the Rocky Mountain National Park,[2] which lies between Estes Park to the east and Grand Lake, Colorado on the west. Horseshoe Park is home to bighorn sheep, elk and other wildlife, and it is a wetland sanctuary for a wide variety of birds. Recreational activities include picnicking, hiking, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Roaring River, Lawn Lake and Crystal Lake are located here.
An inn was operated in the area for almost 25 years, until 1931, when the inn was purchased by the federal government. After the inn was removed, the land returned to its natural state. From 1933 to 1942, the Civilian Conservation Corps operated a camp in Horseshoe Park, and the men removed beetle-infested trees, built and improved trails and campgrounds, and other projects.
- ^ "Horseshoe Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. October 13, 1978. Retrieved November 1, 2016.
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