In my last post, I reviewed Trinidad Lake State Park in Colorado. Today, I will share our experience hiking the trails, as well as give you a few tips to make them more enjoyable.
Levsa Canyon Self-guided Trail
One of the hikes you can take is the one mile Levsa Canyon Trail. When we saw the sign for this one-mile nature trail in the campground, we just took off and went without much preparation. This trail is rated moderate and is more strenuous than most nature trails. Also, download this brochure or make sure you pick one up in the visitor center to read about the flora, fauna, and history you will see on the trail.
The trail is rocky, so wear appropriate shoes. You will have some nice views of the lake before it turns around and returns to the campground.
If you want something longer, you can take the Reilly Canyon trail which is a 4-mile-long branch off of Levsa.
Longs Canyon
Again, before you start this trail, download this brochure or pick it up at the visitor center. You will need to drive 9 miles from the campground to the other side of the lake to get to this hike. Also, you may notice if you have researched it that some sites say the hike is 3/4 of a mile each way, and some say a mile each way. You cannot get to the original parking area anymore because the road washed out, so one mile each was is correct.
KT Boundary
One of the major attractions on this hike is the KT Boundary, which is a distinct line in the layers of rock that mark the spot where some scientists believe an asteroid hit the earth, killing 75 percent of life, including the dinosaurs.
Wildlife
If you come early or late in the day, you will have a better chance of seeing wildlife. The brochures will tell you what to look for. There are several benches along the trail and a couple of blinds with seating as well.
Other Trails
Check out this link to see all the different hikes you can take. I cannot find the pictures, but we enjoyed the Park View hike and the trails around the playground area, which had displays about the mysterious rings.
If you stay for several days, you have more than enough trails to keep you occupied. You might also consider hiking in the newly opened Fischer’s Peak State Park. I will give you a full review of that park next week!