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Torrential rains over the weekend caused significant damage to the parking lot at the Fishers Peak State Park trailhead forcing the indefinite closure of the park. No one is allowed to drive in or hike into the park until water recedes and damage is repaired. (1 of 3) pic.twitter.com/dyZsfl6LQo
— CPW SE Region (@CPW_SE) May 24, 2021
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Approx 5 inches of rain fell over Fishers Peak and Trinidad Lake on Saturday and Sunday, said CPW Park Manager Crystal Dreiling, and the lake level jumped 10 feet. @COParksWildlife is assessing the damage and will begin repairs as soon as possible. (3/3) pic.twitter.com/FW5HtogNU8
— CPW SE Region (@CPW_SE) May 24, 2021
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Colorado’s newest state park will remain closed indefinitely due to weather-related damage. Torrential rains that occurred over the weekend have caused “significant damage” to the parking lot at the Fishers Peak State Park trailhead, forcing the indefinite closure of the park due to unsafe conditions. Officials say water is continuing to drain from the higher […]