Superintendent's Compendium

In accordance with regulations and the delegated authority provided in Title 36, Code of Federal Regulations (“36 CFR”), Chapter 1, Parts 1-7, authorized by 54 USC 100101, the following provisions apply to all lands and waters administered by the National Park Service, within the boundaries of Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site. Unless otherwise stated, these compendium actions apply in addition to the requirements contained in 36 CFR, Chapter 1, Parts 1-7.

Written determinations, which explain the reasoning behind the Superintendent’s use of discretionary authority, as required by Section 1.5(c), appear in this document identified by italicized print.

Approved: /s/ Eric Leonard, Superintendent
15 May, 2025

 

Introduction to the Superintendent's Compendium

 

36 CFR PART 1 – General Provisions

(a)(1) The following visiting hours and public use limits are established for all or for the listed portions of the park, and the following closures are established for all or a portion of the park to all public use or to a certain use or activity:

 

36 CFR PART 2 – Resource Protection, Public Use and Recreation

 

36 CFR PART 3 – Water Use Activities

 

36 CFR PART 4 – Vehicles and Traffic Safety

 

36 CFR PART 5 – Commercial and Private Operations

 

IV. APPENDIX

1.1 Public Use Trails

1.2 Visitor Use Area

1.3 First Amendment Area

 
Public Use Trails Map
1.1 Public Use Trails
The Monument Hill Trail is half a mile long and leads to the village overlook above Sand Creek. The Bluff Trail extends approximately one and a half miles beyond the village overlook area along the ridge line.
Note: Map reflects pre 2022 boundary and will be updated in next brochure printing.

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Visitor Use Area
1.2 Visitor Use Area

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First Amendment Area
1.3 First Amendment Area

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Last updated: June 16, 2025

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