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Trinidad, Colorado: True Outdoors


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Located on Colorado's southern border right above New Mexico, at the junction of The Highway of Legends National Scenic Byway (Hwy 12) and Interstate 25, Trinidad is the outdoor recreation hub of southern Colorado and northeastern New Mexico.  Whether you are interested in hiking and fishing or biking and bird watching, The City of Trinidad has something for you.
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Location of Trinidad, CO map
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Looking for Fishers Peak State Park or Trinidad Lake State Park?

Fishers Peak State Park officially opened October 30, 2020.  In a ribbon cutting ceremony at the park on October 27, 2022, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis announced the completion and opening of 11 miles of additional trails including some designated "mountain bike only" trails.  The trail to the top of Fishers Peak is scheduled to be completed in 2023. For a map of open trails at Fishers Peak State Park click here.
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The Vermejo Brunch

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2023 Brunch Dates
May: Sunday, May 14th (Mother's Day)
August: Sunday, August 27th

There will again be 2 seating times for each date: 11am and 1:30pm and two seating options: the dining room or the veranda.

Pricing: $50/person for dining room seating, $65/person veranda seating, Children 6-12yrs old 1/2 price respectively, children 5 and younger free.


Pricing includes a self serve, all you can eat, brunch (alcoholic beverages not included), live music, tours of the Casa Grande and the Turner House (depending on availability) and access to ranch headquarters (backcountry travel prohibited). Tax, tips and gratuities also included. Alcoholic beverages and gift shop purchases are the responsibility of the guest.

Limited seating. 
Reservations taken on a first come, first serve basis. To make a reservation contact the Trinidad Office of Outdoor Recreation at 719-680-4078 or email Jared.Chatterley@trinidad.co.gov. Please do not contact Vermejo.

Payment can be made by check, cash or credit card (processing fee may apply).
​Payments can made in person at the Colorado Welcome Center at 309 Nevada Ave in Trinidad (across from McDonalds) between 8am and 4pm Monday-Thursday or mailed to:

Jared Chatterley
Trinidad Office of Outdoor Recreation
309 Nevada Ave
Trinidad, CO 81082

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The Purgatory 4 Adventure Relay

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Corporate Sponsor

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Photos courtesy Tim Keller
September 8-9, 2023
The Purgatory 4 Adventure Relay challenges competitors across the country to go halfway to hell and back in this demanding triathlon plus a shotgun shooting course.  Run  through the rugged terrain of Sugarite Canyon State Park in Northeastern New Mexico, paddle a course on Lake Maloya at 7,500 feet, mountain bike up to 8,500 feet over San Fransisco Pass and into Southern Colorado, and prove your prowess on a challenging shotgun shooting course. More Info @ Purg4.Com
Online Registration
Registration Form
Race Waiver
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Cuchara Valley Archery Challenge

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2023 Archery Challenge 
Dates: Coming Soon
Course: 3D archery 

Location: Cuchara Mountain Park
For more information visit: Cuchara Valley Archery
or email: cucharavalleyarchery@gmail.com

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2023 Cycling Road and Gravel Races

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Races and Dates
Vermejo Charcoal Burner (gravel): Saturday, May 20th
Pony Express 160 (road/gravel): Saturday, June 17th
Stonewall Century (road): Saturday, August 12th

Branson Hi-Lo (gravel): TBD
The 'Rad Dirt Fest (gravel): Wild Card Race of the LifeTime Grand Prix : Saturday, Sept 30th

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Trinidad, Colorado Office of Outdoor Recreation
309 Nevada Ave., Trinidad, CO 81082
  (719) 680-4078
jared.chatterley@trinidad.co.gov
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