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.
| 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
Media related to Trinidad Lake State Park at Wikimedia Commons- Fishers Peak State Park
References
- "Trinidad Lake Fact Sheet" (PDF). Colorado Parks & Wildlife. Retrieved June 21, 2013.
- "Trinidad Lake State Park". Colorado Parks & Wildlife. Retrieved June 21, 2013.
Exposure of the K–T boundary at Trinidad Lake State Park
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