Trinidad, County seat in southern Colorado, United States.
Trinidad extends across the Purgatoire River valley at 1832 meters elevation, featuring mountain views and a grid pattern of streets in the downtown district.
The discovery of coal deposits in 1862 led to Trinidad's establishment, attracting numerous European immigrants who developed the mining operations throughout the region.
Trinidad State College, established as Colorado's first community college, continues to provide higher education programs and technical training to regional students.
Interstate 25 connects Trinidad to Denver 195 miles north and Raton, New Mexico 21 miles south, with an Amtrak station offering additional transportation options.
The Santa Fe Trail Festival celebrates the city's position along this historical trade route with regional food vendors, craft displays, and educational presentations.
Location: Las Animas County
Elevation above the sea: 1,832 m
Website: https://trinidad.co.gov
GPS coordinates: 37.16667,-104.50000
Latest update: June 11, 2025 03:45
Raton Pass
19.6 km
Trinidad Lake State Park
6.6 km
Sugarite Canyon State Park
23.1 km
Raton Mesa
17.3 km
East Spanish Peak
44.9 km
Raton Downtown Historic District
30.2 km
Ludlow Tent Colony Site
20.6 km
Trinchera Cave Archeological District
43 km
Penitente Canyon
23.8 km
Frank G. Bloom House
732 m
Trinidad History Museum
388 m
St. John's Methodist Episcopal Church
38.4 km
Colfax County Courthouse
29.7 km
First Baptist Church
1.2 km
Cokedale Historic District
10.9 km
Our Lady of Guadalupe Church and Medina Cemetery
26.9 km
Earl School
26.8 km
Corazon de Trinidad
538 m
Frank Latuda House
1.5 km
Baca House and Outbuilding
356 m
El Raton Theatre
29.9 km
Aultman House
1.7 km
Jaffa Opera House
493 m
Columbian School
29.1 km
Longfellow School
30.5 km
Original Townsite Historic District
30.2 km
Bridge over Burro Cañon
21.8 km
Ludlow Monument
48.1 kmReviews
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