DENVER (KDVR) -- Annual meadow closures will go into effect in Rocky Mountain National Park on Monday, Sept. 1, in order to "prevent the disturbance and harassment of elk" during their fall mating season.

RMNP on Friday said that the closures will be in place between the hours of 5 p.m. to 10 a.m. and include meadow areas in Horseshoe Park, Upper Beaver Meadows, Moraine Park, Harbison Meadow and Holzwarth Meadow.

The meadow areas will be closed to all travel on foot or via horseback off established roads and trails, according to the park.

Fishing locations along the Fall River, Thompson River and Colorado River that are accessible by walking through closed meadow areas will also be closed to fishing between the hours of 5 p.m. to 7 a.m.

RMNP said that, in addition to prevent disturbing

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