Trinidad, Colorado: True Outdoors

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Outdoor Adventure?  Let's plan it! The Big List

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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Looking for Fishers Peak State Park or Trinidad Lake State Park?

Fishers Peak State Park officially opened October 30, 2020 and is the 2nd largest state park in Colorado.  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, the highest peak in the US east of I-25, is scheduled to be completed in 2023. For a map of open trails at Fishers Peak State Park click here.

Trinidad Lake State Park: "Blue Moon" Moonlight Kayaking: August 31st, 7:30pm
Fishers Peak State Park:12K Trail Race: Saturday, Sept. 23rd, 9am 
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The Purgatory 4 Adventure Relay

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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 at Trinidad State College's Prator Gun Range. More Info @ Purg4.Com
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Cuchara Valley Archery Challenge

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2023 Archery Challenge 
Dates: May 20th, June 17th, July 29th and 30th
Course: 3D archery 
Location: Alce Toro Ranch and 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): Saturday, October 21st
The 'Rad Dirt Fest (gravel): Wild Card Race of the LifeTime Grand Prix : Saturday, Sept 30th