Lathrop State Park
As Colorado's first state park, this area beneath the Spanish Peaks offers historic landmarks and incredible activities.
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Lathrop State Park Details
As Colorado's first state park, this area beneath the Spanish Peaks offers historic landmarks and incredible activities. Here you can water ski, power boat, sail and swim. For land dwellers, there's a golf course on site. There's also an archery range, geocaching sites, and plenty of hiking with views of Greenhorn Mountain and Pikes Peak. Bicyclists can use the Cuerno Verde Trail, and hikers can enjoy The Hogback Trail. There are 103 campsites to choose from, with lakeside picnic areas as well. Wildlife watchers can see various species, and hunters are able to hunt small game here.
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