Trinidad Trail
There’s so much to see on Trinidad's trails! Several trails reward eager explorers wanting to learn, exercise or conduct nature study. Sights range from open vistas, to grasslands, forests, cliffs and ponds.
The Long's Canyon trail provides one of the best examples of the geologic K-T Boundary anywhere in the country, attracting geologists from afar.
Levsa Canyon Self-Guided Trail
A moderate one-mile, self-guided walk that loops back to the campground area. With its varied terrain and numerous views of mountains, lake, and wooded coves, it's perfect for a short, informative hike.
Pets: Yes
Permitted uses: Foot and bike
Miles paved: 0
Miles non-paved: 1.0
Total distance: 1.0
Usage: Low
Degree of difficulty: Moderate
Elevation: 6,200
ADA accessible: No
Reilly Canyon Trail
For the hiking enthusiast, the trail branches off from Levsa, continuing four miles farther west toward the Reilly Canyon entrance and the historic town of Cokedale. This four mile trail is one way. There are markers every half mile to create a longer or shorter hike, if you desire.
Pets: Yes
Permitted uses: Foot and bike
Miles paved: 0
Miles non-paved: 4.0
Total distance: 4.0
Usage: Low
Degree of difficulty: Moderate
Elevation: 6,200
ADA accessible: No
Sunset Point Trail
Our newest trail on the South Shore is handicapped-accessible and leads to a shaded picnic area and overlook with a panoramic view of the lake.
Pets: Yes
Permitted uses: Foot, bike, wheelchair and handicap motorized units
Miles paved: 1.0
Miles non-paved: 0
Total distance: 1.0
Usage: Medium
Degree of difficulty: Easy
Elevation: 6,200
ADA accessible: Yes
South Shore Trail
The trail follows the South Shore of the lake and leads to seldom explored areas of the park. This trail is two and half miles one way and connects to Long's Canyon.
Pets: Yes
Permitted uses: Foot, horse and mountain bike
Miles paved: 0
Miles non-paved: 2.5
Total distance: 2.5
Usage: Low
Degree of difficulty: Moderate
Elevation: 6,200
ADA accessible: No
Long’s Canyon Trail
This is a relaxing 3/4 mile (one way) self-guided hike through a variety of forest lands, meadows, and riparian environments. Viewing blinds above the ponds offer a secluded space for watching the abundant wildlife of the area—ducks, geese, herons, beaver, deer, elk and other wild animals.
Pets: Yes
Permitted uses: Foot and bike
Miles paved: 0
Miles non-paved: 0.75
Total distance: 0.75
Usage: Low
Degree of difficulty: Moderate
Elevation: 6,200
ADA accessible: No
Carpios Cove Trail
This moderately challenging, steep, half-mile (one way) trail leads hikers from the Carpios Ridge picnic area down to Trinidad Lake and connects the Carpios Ridge area with Carpios Cove.
Pets: Yes
Permitted uses: Foot and bike
Miles paved: 0
Miles non-paved: 0.5
Total distance: 0.5
Usage: Low
Degree of difficulty: Moderate
Elevation: 6,200
ADA accessible: No
Park View Trail
This self-guided trail was designed with
the intention of providing accessibility for all users.
This trail highlights some of the area’s cultural and
natural history at 16 viewing stations, each listed in this
guide. The trail forms a loop approximately 0.6 miles in
length. All surfaces are
paved and a minimum of five feet wide with no grades
exceeding 5%. There are two wheel-chair accessible
picnic tables as well as water and restrooms along the
trail.
Pets: Yes
Permitted uses: Foot, bike, wheelchair and handicap motorized units
Miles paved: 0.6
Miles non-paved: 0
Total distance: 0.6
Usage: Medium
Degree of difficulty: Easy
Elevation: 6,200
ADA accessible: Yes
