Are dogs allowed on South Shore Trail?

Yes, dogs are welcome on South Shore Trail off-leash where local rules permit. Always carry waste bags and yield to other hikers.

How difficult is South Shore Trail?

South Shore Trail is rated easy. It is 2.4 miles long with 102 feet of elevation gain. Difficulty ratings reflect a combination of distance, elevation gain, and terrain — your experience will depend on your fitness level and trail conditions.

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Trinidad Lake State Park/Colorado

South Shore Trail

2.4 mi

Distance

102 ft

Elev. Gain

51m

Est. Time

Point to Point

Route Type

Easy

Difficulty

About This Trail

South Shore Trail is a point-to-point trail in Trinidad Lake State Park, managed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife, in Las Animas County, Colorado. It is 2.4 miles long and gains 102 feet. The surface is dirt. Per OpenStreetMap contributors, it is open to bikes and horses. The nearest town is Jansen, Colorado, about 1 mile away in a straight line.

From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Elevation Profile

Min:1,904 ft

Max:1,919 ft

Gain:51 ft

Loss:38 ft

Elevation at the labelled points along this route
Point	Distance from start	Elevation
Start	0.0 mi	1,904 ft
High point	2.0 mi	1,919 ft
End	2.4 mi	1,918 ft

Trail Details

Bike and horse access: OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.

Route Type: Point to Point
Surface: Dirt

Official sources & verification

Managed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife

Verify before you go

Source of truth

Trinidad Lake State Park — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.

Where it is

Nearest town:: Jansen, CO · about 1 mi away
County:: Las Animas County, CO
Jurisdiction:: Trinidad Lake State Park · Colorado Parks and Wildlife

Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.

Verify by phone or mail

Operator:(719) 846-6951
Address:32610 Highway 12, Trinidad, CO 81082 · CO

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