Trinidad Lake State Park
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| Trinidad Lake State Park | |
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 Longs Canyon area of Trinidad Lake State Park |
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| Location | Las Animas County, Colorado, USA |
| Nearest city | Trinidad, CO |
| Coordinates | 37°08′44″N 104°34′13″W / 37.14556°N 104.57028°WCoordinates: 37°08′44″N 104°34′13″W / 37.14556°N 104.57028°W |
| Area | 2,860 acres (11.6 km2) |
| Established | 1980 |
| Governing body | Colorado State Parks |
Trinidad Lake State Park is a state park near 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–T 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.
References [edit]
- "Trinidad Lake". Colorado State Parks.
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