Trinidad Lake State Park
Trinidad Lake State Park is a state park 4 miles (6.4 km) west of Trinidad, Colorado, United States. The park protects Trinidad Lake, a dammed reservoir. There are hiking trails, and camping and boating opportunities.[2] 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.
Exposure of the K–T boundary at Trinidad Lake State Park
| Trinidad Lake State Park | |
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 A view from the top of the dam. | |
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| Location | Las Animas County, Colorado, United States |
| Nearest city | Trinidad, CO |
| Coordinates | 37°08′44″N 104°34′13″W |
| Area | 2,860 acres (1,160 ha) |
| Established | 1980 |
| Visitors | 120,903[1] (in 2009–10) |
| Governing body | Colorado Parks & Wildlife |
A portion of the mountain route of the Santa Fe Trail runs through the park.
See also
References
- "Trinidad Lake Fact Sheet" (PDF). Colorado Parks & Wildlife. Retrieved June 21, 2013.
- "Trinidad Lake State Park". Colorado Parks & Wildlife. Retrieved June 21, 2013.
External links
Media related to Trinidad Lake State Park at Wikimedia Commons
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