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Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Full Time RV Travel–Trinidad Colorado–Trinidad Lake State Park–Carpios Cove Hiking Trail

Fisher's Peak  - Elevation 9655 - from the Campground - Trinidad Lake State Park
What a beautiful place Trinidad Lake State Park has turned out to be. . .
a little pricey at $33 per night by the time they add in all the fees. . .
but for full hook ups and a great location. . .we’ll take it.

Last night I did one of those fancy dancy hikes. . .where there’s a sidewalk all the way around. . .
with nifty little placards telling you what everything is. . .above is the beautiful view of
Fisher’s Peak overlooking Trinidad Lake. . .which as you can probably tell. . .
is suffering from the severe drought Colorado is experiencing. . .
Horno Clay Oven - pronounced oar-no - Trinidad Lake State Park
Another interesting stop on my hike. . .
Horno Clay Oven - pronounced oar-no - Trinidad Lake State Park
A Horno (pronounced oar-no) outdoor oven. . .made from clay and used by
Native Americans in past culture. . .
Spanish Peaks - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spanish_Peaks
Also visible from my hike was the Spanish Peaks. . .located about 20 miles away.
I’m sure you’ll be seeing them again. . .as I just know the sun setting behind them
will be absolutely breathtaking. . .I’m heading over there shortly for the experience.
Carpios Cove Hiking Trail - Trinidad Lake State Park 
Today. . .about two o’clock. . .not sure what I was thinking?  I decided we should
go hike the Carpios Cove Trail. . .it’s only 1/2 a mile right. . .no problem. . .
and Dave was dumb enough to go along. . .LOL. . .
Fisher's Peak - Carpios Cove Hiking Trail - Trinidad Lake State Park
more beautiful views of Fisher’s Peak. . .
Mine Tailings - Trinidad Lake State Park
Originally, five mining towns were located in the valley where Trinidad Lake is now. . .
and mine tailings are still visible in the area. . .here is a not so beautiful view of one of those.
Janice hiking Carpios Cove Hiking Trail - Trinidad Lake State Park
We’re having a great time. . .I’ve lost 12 pounds this summer
just by hiking and walking. . .so I need to keep that up. . .

Lots more to see and do here in Trinidad. . .so stay tuned!

Janice

2 comments:

  1. Beautiful views at this state park! Congratulations on your 12 lb. weight loss!

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    1. The park has been a great find. . .and the price wouldn't be bad at all if they didn't tack on a $7 per day for a day park pass. . .I know you guys do a lot of State Parks. . .is that the norm to add on a fee. We thought when we paid our reservation. . .we were done. . .not so!

      It has been great to lose a few pounds without really making too much effort. . .I'm thinking I need to keep it up! A pound a month would be great. . .

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