NPS Form 10-900 OMBNo. 10024-0018 United States Department of the Interio National Park Service National Register of Histo Registration Form This form is for use in nominating or requesting determination for individual propertj ion in How to Complete the National Register of Historic Places Registration Form (National Regi item by marking "x" in the appropriate box or by entering the information requested. If an lie property being documented, enter' N/A for "not applicable." For functions, architectural classifica.._..,..._._.._._ _.._10 areas_._ or_. significance,_._.....__... enter only categories and subcategories from the instructions. Place additional entries and narrative items on continuation sheets (NPS Form 10-900a). Use a typewriter, word processor, or computer, to complete all items. 1. Name of Property_________________________________ historic name Tonahutu Creek Trail_________________________ other names/site number Little North Inlet Trail: Tonahutu Trail: 5GA.3823: SLR. 11897 2. Location street & number Rocky Mountain National Park (ROMO) [N/A] not for publication city or town Grand Lake_________________ ___ [X] vicinity state Colorado code CO county Grand: Larimer code 049: 069 zip code 80477 3. State/Federal Agency Certification As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended, I hereby certify that this [X] nomination [ ] request for determination of eligibility meets the documentation standards for registering properties in the National Register of Historic Places and meets the procedural and professional requirements set forth in 36 CFR Part 60. In my opinion, the property [ ] meets [ ] does not meet the National Register criteria. I recommend that this property be considered significant [ ] nationally [ ] statewide [X] locally. ([ ] See continuation sheet for additional comments.) Signature /^certifying official/Title Date State or Federal agency and bureau In my opinion, the property [X] meets [ ] does not meet the National Register criteria. ([ ] See continuation sheet for additional comments.) ~Y n ___ _________________Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer Signature or certifying otticiaifl Date Office of Archaeolog^and Historic Preservation. Colorado Historical Society State or Federal agency and bureau 4. Nati9nal Park Service Certification hereby Certify that the property is: ignature^6f the Keei Date of Action k/| entered in the National Register * [ ] See continuation sheet. 4^ [ ] determined eligible for the National Register [ ] See continuation sheet. [ ] determined not eligible for the National Register. [ ] removed from the National Register [ ] other, explain [ ] See continuation sheet. Tonahutu Creek Trail Grand and Larimer Counties/ Colorado Name of Property County/State 5. Classification Ownership of Property Category of Property Number of Resources within Property (Check as many boxes as apply) (Check only one box) (Do not count previously listed resources.) Contributing Noncontributing [ ] private [ ] building(s) [ ] public-local [ ] district 0 0 buildinqs [ ] public-State [ ] site [X] public-Federal [X] structure 0 0 sites [ ] object 1 0 structures 0 0 objects 1 0 Total Name of related multiple property listing. Number of contributing resources (Enter "N/A" if property is not part of a multiple property listing.) previously listed in the National Register. Rocky Mountain National Park__________ Historic Park Landscapes In National and State Parks 0 6. Function or Use Historic Function Current Functions (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) RECREATION AND CULTURE/ outdoor RECREATION AND CULTURE/ outdoor recreation_________________ recreation________________ LANDSCAPE/ park____________ LANDSCAPE/ park____________ TRANSPORTATION/ pedestrian-related TRANSPORTATION/ pedestrian-related 7. Description Architectural Classification Materials (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) 19th and 20th Century American Movements foundation_____ Other: Rustic walls________ roof other EARTH WOOD STONE Narrative Description (Describe the historic and current condition of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) Tonahutu Creek Trail Grand and Larimer Counties/ Colorado Name of Property County/State 8. Statement of Significance Applicable National Register Criteria Areas of Significance (Mark "x" in one or more boxes for the criteria qualifying the property for National (Enter categories from instructions) Register listing.) ENTERTAINMENT/ RECREATION [X] A Property is associated with events that have made a LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history. [ ] B Property is associated with the lives of persons significant in our past. Periods of Significance [X] C Property embodies the distinctive characteristics of a 1880-1945 type, period, or method of construction or represents the work of a master, or possesses high artistic values, or represents a significant and distinguishable entity whose components lack individual distinction. Significant Dates [ ] D Property has yielded, or is likely to yield, information 1918__________ important in prehistory or history. 1924_______ Criteria Considerations (Mark "x" in all the boxes that apply.) Significant Person(s) (Complete if Criterion B is marked above). Property is: N/A___________ [ ] A owned by a religious institution or used for religious purposes. Cultural Affiliation N/A [ ] B removed from its original location. [ ] C a birthplace or grave. [ ] D a cemetery. Architect/Builder National Park Service [ ] E a reconstructed building, object, or structure. [ ] F a commemorative property. [ ] G less than 50 years of age or achieved significance within the past 50 years. Narrative Statement of Significance (Explain the significance of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) 9. Major Bibliographical References Bibliography (Cite the books, articles and other sources used in preparing this form on one or more continuation sheets.) Previous documentation on file (NPS): Primary location of additional data: [ ] preliminary determination of individual listing (36 CFR 67) has been [X] State Historic Preservation Office requested [ ] Other State Agency [ ] previously listed in the National Register [ x ] Federal Agency [ ] previously determined eligible by the National Register [ ] Local Government [ ] designated a National Historic Landmark [ ] University [ ] recorded by Historic American Buildings Survey [ ] Other #__________________________________ Name of repository: [ ] recorded by Historic American Engineering Record Colorado Historical Society _______ # Rocky Mountain National Park Tonahutu Creek Trail Grand and Larimer Counties/ Colorado Name of Property County/State 10. Geographical Data Acreage of Property 31.5 UTM References (Place additional UTM references on a continuation sheet.) 1. 13 430661 4456307 (NAD27) Zone Easting Northing The UTM points were derived by 2. 13 430126 4457184 OAHP from heads up digitization on Zone Easting Northing Digital Raster Graphic (DRG) maps provided to OAHP by the U.S. Bureau 3. 13 430639 4458136 of Land Management. Zone Easting Northing 4. 13 430522 4459180 Zone Easting Northing [x] See continuation sheet Verbal Boundary Description (Describe the boundaries of the property on a continuation sheet.) Boundary Justification (Explain why the boundaries were selected on a continuation sheet.) 11. Form Prepared By name/title Sierra Standish. contract position (RMNP contact- Cheri Yost)_____________ organization Rocky Mountain National Park_____________ date 10 November 2006 street & number 1000 Highway 36________________ telephone (970) 586-1394 city or town Estes Park state Colorado zip code 80517________________ Additional Documentation Submit the following items with the completed form: Continuation Sheets Photographs Representative black and white photographs of the Maps property. A USGS map (7.5 or 15 minute series) indicating the property's location. Additional Items A Sketch map for historic districts and properties (Check with the SHPO or FPO for any additional having large acreage or numerous resources. items) Property Owner (Complete this item at the request of SHPO or FPO.) name Rocky Mountain National Park. U.S. Department of the Interior street & number 1000 Highway 36 telephone (970)586-1394 city or town Estes Park state Colorado zip code 80517______ Paperwork Reduction Act Statement: This information is being collected for applications to the National Register of Historic Places to nominate properties for listing or determine eligibility for listing, to list properties, and to amend existing listings. Response to this request is required to obtain a benefit in accordance with the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended (16 u.S.C. 470 etseq. Washington, DC 20503. NFS Form 10-900a (Rev. 8/86) OMB No. 1024-0018 National Register of Historic Places United States Department of the Interior Continuation Sheet National Park Service Tonahutu Creek Trail Grand and Larimer Counties/ Colorado Section number 7 Page J. Rocky Mountain National Park MPS Historic Park Landscapes in National and State Parks MPS DESCRIPTION Location: The Tonahutu Creek Trail is on the west side of Rocky Mountain National Park. The trail begins along Tonahutu Creek, a few city blocks from Grand Lake at the park's southern boundary. Following the creek upstream, the trail climbs north and then northeast, gradually rising in elevation. Upon emerging from timberline, the trail