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This 2,500-acre park offers a range of recreational opportunities in the foothills of the Culebra Range of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in southern Colorado.
The 800-acre lake provides boating, sailing and water-skiing opportunities. Fishermen come to the lake for rainbow and brown trout, largemouth bass, channel catfish, walleye, crappie, bluegill and wipers.
Nine miles of trails wind through pinyon and juniper forests, including a steep but short (half-mile) path to views of Trinidad Lake and Fishers Peak.
The more ambitious can hike four miles toward Reilly Canyon and the historic town of Cokedale or follow the 2.5-mile South Shore trail along the lake to Long's Canyon and secluded areas of the park.
Mountain bikes are allowed on all trails. Horses are permitted only on the South Shore trail.
Interpretive trails and ranger programs provide opportunities to learn about nature and the environment. Birds and animals — the park is home to mule deer, collared lizards, cottontail rabbits and broad-tailed hummingbirds — may be observed from two blinds in Long's Canyon area. There's also a one-mile self-guided loop on the Levsa Canyon trail.
In the summer, park rangers lead guided walks and give interpretive programs on wildlife, and area history. A Native American archaeological site and a functional Horno — an adobe oven used by the Spanish and Native American cultures — is located near the amphitheater.
There are 62 campsites, many with electric hookups. Campsites for disabled visitors are available on request. Group facilities are available with a reservation, call 719-846-6951.
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