Trinidad Lake State Park Explained

Trinidad Lake State Park
Map:USA Colorado
Map Width:260
Location:Las Animas County, Colorado, United States
Nearest City:Trinidad, CO
Coordinates:37.1456°N -104.5703°W
Established:1980
Visitation Num:300,576
Visitation Year:2021
Visitation Ref:[1]
Governing Body:Colorado Parks & Wildlife

Trinidad Lake State Park is a state park west of Trinidad, Colorado, United States. The park protects Trinidad Lake, a dammed reservoir. There are hiking trails, and camping and boating opportunities. The park features historical attractions such as the coal mining ruins at Cokedale. An exposure of the Cretaceous–Paleogene boundary (K–Pg boundary) is visible in the southern part of the park.A portion of the mountain route of the Santa Fe Trail runs through the park.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2023 . Colorado State Parks Region Annual Visitation Report . Colorado Counties, Inc..