Trinidad
Aliases: Purgatoire River Trail
Trinidad is a charming town with a historic downtown and all the amenities. The highlight of birding in town is the Purgatoire River trail, which follows the river through some nice riparian forest. The best stretch is east of downtown, downstream from the parking area on Linden Street. The city plans to extend the trail west all the way to Trinidad Lake.
Restrictions: Please respect private property
County: Las Animas
Directions: Trinidad is along I-25, 12 miles north of the New Mexico border. Linden Ave.is reached by taking exit 14 and heading east from the exit. Take your first left onto Cedar Street and follow it to a 'T' to Linden Street. Go left to the parking lot, on the right.
Alternate Directions: Trinidad is along I-25, exits 11-15.
Habitat: Urban/Suburban, Lowland Riparian
Dates of Access: Open all year
Hours: 0
Ownership: Municipal
Admission or Fees: Free
Parking: Various
Lodging: Hotel
Handicapped: Yes
Handicapped Access: River trail has good access
Delorme: 93 C6-C7
ROC: 154 A2-A3
Latitude: 37.17128
Longitude: -104.51043