Tag: Lathrop State Park
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Lathrop State Park: Colorado’s first state park is known for its boating and fishing opportunities
Set near the base of southern Colorado’s Spanish Peaks, Lathrop State Park was Colorado’s first state park. The park features 1,451 acres for guests to enjoy, as well as two lakes that offer excellent boating and angling opportunities. History of the park: Lathrop State Park was established as Colorado’s first state park in 1962. It…
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Colorado’s first state park gets its first mountain bike trails
Colorado’s first state park has its first mountain bike-optimized trails. A flowy, buffed-out network roaming about 4 ½ miles is making its summer debut at Lathrop State Park, near Walsenburg. Also open to hikers, the trails more than double the dirt options at the park, which is overlooked by the Spanish Peaks and defined by…
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For your bucket list: 8 of the best ‘destination hikes’ across Colorado’s state parks
One of southern Colorado’s most-recognizable mountains finally has a trail to the top. After generations in private hands, and after four years under the management of Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Fishers Peak has a summit path. That’s the state’s highest peak on the east side of Interstate 25 — Trinidad’s throne-like backdrop capped by ancient,…
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Happy Trails: A picture-perfect view at Colorado’s first state park
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save William H. Jackson Point, Lathrop State Park Amid record visitation, Colorado Parks and Wildlife has aimed to direct Front Range enthusiasts to “hidden gems.” That’s especially for enthusiasts flocking to Lake Pueblo, Colorado’s most popular…
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PHOTOS: State parks to beat the heat and the crowds
Crowds are few and far between at Trinidad lake and Lathrop state parks in Southern Colorado.