Fishers Peak State Park - Colorado Parks and Wildlife

The Fishers Peak Summit is now closed for peregrine falcon nesting through July 31st. There are still over 13 miles of trail open in the park for hiking and mountain biking!

Keep your eyes peeled while in the park and you might spot falcons soaring or hear them calling out. They've been returning to the peak for many years to hatch and raise their eyasses (baby falcons).

Please respect the closure to help us protect this vital habitat.

While the hiker was found safe, this incident is an important reminder to stay on marked trails and to plan outdoor activities with consideration for weather, communications, and food and water requirements.

Leaving the trail can make it extremely difficult if not impossible to locate you in the case of emergency. Please, stay on established trails that are explicitly marked for hiking, cycling, and future equestrian use.

FPSP staff would like to thank our community partners at the Las Animas County Sheriff's Department, the Fishers Peak Fire Protection District, and Hoehne Fire Protection District for their commitment to the public and ongoing assistance at the park.

Missing hiker located safe near Fishers Peak State Park - The Chronicle-News Colorado Parks and Wildlife A missing hiker was located, safe, but cold, walking along I-25 near Fishers Peak State Park today at approximately 6 a.m. Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers and local first responders launched search efforts Thursday after a 911 call from fellow hikers at approximately...

It's been a very dry winter so far, so here's hoping for the gift of snow in the new year! Happy holidays from Fishers Peak!

Wishing you a happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Fishers Peak State Park (including those of us with feathers...)

It's and the weather is glorious. Might we suggest a tromp in the woods at Fishers Peak?

Contract trail crews are still working hard to complete approximately 10 new miles of trail at Fishers Peak, which we hope to open in mid-2026. We want to thank them for their efforts contending with remote and steep terrain, brisk mornings, wildlife encounters, storms and fog.

These new trails will largely be multi-use and link into the existing trail system for new options. The project also includes our first equestrian trails, which will have a separate trailhead with trailer parking and a corral.

Did you know you can purchase official Fishers Peak State Park merchandise at the Colorado Welcome Center Trinidad? Check out our latest styles and represent your favorite park!

The Welcome Center is located at 309 Nevada Ave. https://maps.app.goo.gl/zKvsPqsK8DnX4ywN7

Thank you volunteers!

With all the moisture this summer we are still seeing wildflowers around the peak. Some, like this wild bergamot, are blooming later than their typical season.

Wild bergamot has no relation to the citrus bergamot, but it does have medicinal properties and has a long history of use by indigenous peoples. "Bee balm," as it is known colloquially, has been used in a poultice as a first aid antiseptic, in a tea to treat mouth and throat infections, as a stimulant, and even as a method to alleviate flatulence!

Bergamot is a "honey plant" meaning it is particularly useful for honey production and is often swarmed by pollinators.

Progress continues on the newest additions to the Fishers Peak State Park trail system! As a reminder, if you see trail crews or new trails on the park, please leave them be for now. We're hoping to open these trails to the public spring/summer of 2026.

Active duty military, veterans, and National Guard members can access Colorado State Parks for FREE throughout the month of August. See below flyer for more information on how to secure your military pass.