Trinidad Lake State Park

Coordinates: 37°08′44″N 104°34′13″W / 37.14556°N 104.57028°W / 37.14556; -104.57028
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Trinidad Lake State Park
A view from the top of the dam.
Map showing the location of Trinidad Lake State Park
Map showing the location of Trinidad Lake State Park
LocationLas Animas County, Colorado, United States
Nearest cityTrinidad, CO
Coordinates37°08′44″N 104°34′13″W / 37.14556°N 104.57028°W / 37.14556; -104.57028
Area2,860 acres (1,160 ha)
Established1980
Visitors300,576 (in 2021)[1]
Governing bodyColorado Parks & Wildlife

Trinidad Lake State Park is a

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

A portion of the mountain route of the Santa Fe Trail runs through the park.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Colorado State Parks Region Annual Visitation Report" (PDF). Colorado Counties, Inc. 2023.
  2. ^ "Trinidad Lake State Park". Colorado Parks & Wildlife. Retrieved June 21, 2013.

External links

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