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Showing posts with label Trinidad Lake. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Trinidad Lake. Show all posts

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

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