May 2026 Trailsletter
We're thrilled the region finally got some moisture -- besides reducing fire risk a tad and providing resources for animals and plants alike, it also makes for great digging conditions! Join us this weekend at Levsa Canyon at TLSP for trail work and read about some other awesome stuff coming up in the trails world.
5/6/20263 min read
May Trail Work
Saturday 5/9 at Levsa Canyon,
Trinidad Lake State Park
We're headed out to the Levsa Canyon trail at Trinidad Lake State Park for this month's trail work!
This popular trail offers a relatively short hike right near the Carpios Ridge campground and it could use a little seasonal TLC.
Meet at the trailhead near the campground restrooms at 9AM. Be ready to hike to sites with work options including tree/vegetation clearing, erosion mitigation, tread repair, etc.
Saturday May 9th, 2026
9 AM - 12PM
Meet at the parking lot near the campground restrooms
Tools provided but bring your own work gloves and a water vessel. Cold bevvies and fellowship in the parking lot to follow!
TTA Activities for Trinidad Wellness Festival
TTA is joining up with the Trinidad Wellness Festival for a guided hike or mountain bike ride at the Wormhole trails this month!
Saturday May 30th, 2026
8AM - 9AM
Meet at the Wormhole Trailhead
The Trinidad Wellness Festival (May 29–31, 2026) highlights include:
The Hub: A central marketplace for holistic vendors and wellness practitioners.
The Seeker XP Digital Passport: An interactive way to explore local shops and restaurants while earning rewards. Participating Businesses.
The Festival 5K: A community run along the Purgatoire Riverwalk designed for all ages and fitness levels. Register Here!
Small-Town Connection: Utilizing our local trolley and 12-page festival directory to ensure no one misses a moment of the experience.
New Trail Construction Coming Soon at the Wormhole
Friend of Trinidad, consultant at Fishers Peak State Park, founding member of Timberline Trailcraft, Tony Boone will be back in town later this month, working with TTA volunteers who trained under the Trinidad State College trail building program last fall to begin cutting a new segment of trail at the Wormhole!
This new trail will eventually become a new climb to reach the mesa top from the west side. TTA obtained the original Colorado Parks & Wildlife grant to design and flag this trail and we will be helping fund payment for our trail workers as part of this next phase.
As with any other trail system, we ask visitors to avoid new trail segments until they are officially open, especially during construction, for safety and the long-term sustainability of the trail.
TTA At the Partners in the Outdoors Conference
TTA's Director Jenn Green attended the annual Colorado Parks & Wildlife Partners in the Outdoors Conference last month in Colorado Springs. She says:
It was a great opportunity for networking with agencies and individuals from across the state around Colorado's Outdoor Strategy. In addition, TTA was honored to represent the Spanish Peaks Outdoor Coalition at the 2026 Colorado Regional Partnerships Initiative Summit.
Session topics included tribal engagement, sustainability of working lands, and outdoor opportunities for local youth.
It got me thinking about how TTA help lead the charge in enhancing outdoor access, balancing outdoor recreation and conservation, and sustaining active and healthy communities, all while honoring local heritage.
Not an easy riddle to solve, but one we look forward to tackling to the best of our abilities!
April Volunteer Highlights
In April, 26 handy volunteers of all ages pitched in for trail work and poop patrol at Wormhole Loop trails. Thanks to the Tire Shop Wine and Spirits and Athletic Brewing Company for providing post-work beverages!
New hand painted signage by the Trinidad Middle School Hiking Club to remind folks about good trail manners when you're out there enjoying our public lands with your doggies.
