DENVER (KDVR) — Part of the Maroon Lake loop trail at Maroon Bells Scenic Area has been closed and will stay closed for a week due to encounters with a bull moose.

The Aspen-Sopris Ranger District reported Friday that there have been "several incidents" where a bull moose has become agitated from close encounters with humans and dogs.

"We’ll give him some time to settle down and also keep working to help visitors better understand safety around moose," the U.S. Forest Service for the White River National Forest posted to Facebook. "As Colorado Parks and Wildlife says: 'Caution and common sense go a long way in preventing problems with moose.'"

Rangers will keep the Maroon Lake loop trail closed on the far end of the lake for a week, and then reassess. The trail to Crater Lake is still o

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