Lake Pueblo First Day Hikes

Enjoy the 3 mile self-guided walk with activities along the trail between 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. including a bird of prey meet and greet at the Nature and Wildlife Discovery Center.
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About the Event

Activities are between 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. including a bird of prey meet and greet at the Nature and Wildlife Discovery Center, and activities along the trail! 

About the trail:

  • 3 miles one way ( or 6 miles round trip) self-guided walk
  • park pass required for all vehicles, at both locations
  • ADA accessible paved trail
  • Family-friendly
  • Visit the stations along the trail for a chance to win prizes!

Start or end your hike at either:

  • the Anticline parking lot at Lake Pueblo State Park at 640 Pueblo Reservoir Rd, Pueblo CO, 81005.
  • the main riverfront building at the Nature and Wildlife Discovery Center atv5200 Nature Center Rd, Pueblo CO, 81005.

For more information, call the Lake Pueblo State Park Visitor Center 719-561-9320 or visit the registration page at hikeandlearn.org (registration not required).

Location

Wednesday, Jan 1, 2025

12:00 pm

Wednesday, Jan 1, 2025

3:00 pm

Wednesday, Jan 1, 2025

12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Registration

is required

*Check registration for applicable fees

No registration required

All Ages

Lake Pueblo Visitor Center

719-561-9320

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