Lory State Park - Colorado Parks & Wildlife

06/11/2026

Need something to do tomorrow evening? Do you want to experience something unique at a state park? OF COURSE you do! 😁🌲

Lory State Park hosts a campout-style park sleepover once a month, June-August! TOMORROW is the first one, Friday, June 12th, starting at 5:30 pm. This will be held at our Timber Picnic Area, and will feature hot dogs for dinner, an educational night hike, games, s'mores and stories, and breakfast in the morning! We do have spaces available, register now to reserve your spot: https://cpwconnect.state.co.us/ActivityRegistration/aa6bb55e-cda5-4036-ae6c-3c6c51670ae6

NOTE: You must create a free account to sign up! This is so that we can contact you in case of weather cancellation. Check the activity description for things to bring with you!

06/08/2026

Some events coming this week! ☀️ SWIPE LEFT TO VIEW!

To view more details and register, follow the link here: https://cpwconnect.state.co.us/CalendarList?start=06%2F08%2F2026&end=08%2F08%2F2026&places=4ebb9431-c08d-411c-9d53-609cab125f8f&showActivities=true
(Note: you MUST CREATE A FREE ACCOUNT to register for events!!)

06/04/2026

It’s officially June, and we have a month FULL of events to kick off the summer! ☀️

For more detailed information on each of these events, refer to our calendar at cpwconnect.state.co.us/Calendar and filter the location to “Lory State Park”!

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED for most of our events!! You will need to create a (free) account to register.

05/24/2026

Wait- did that rock just make noise? 🪨🫢

That’s not a rock! 🐍 This sssstartled snake was discovered by Lory’s Trail Crew while they were working hard to maintain our beautiful park. (We 💚 our Trail Crew!!!!!)

Hidden in that tall grass is a Prairie Rattlesnake. These amazing pit vipers have a hollow structure made of keratin on the tip of their tail called a rattle, which is where they get their name. They use it to warn predators to ‘back off’ before they strike!

Administering venom into their prey is very taxing, and takes a lot of energy for the snake! So rattlesnakes will use camouflage to hide, or rattle their tail before resorting to a bite!

It is very important to always stay on designated trails and out of tall grasses! Always give snakes tons of space, and move away slowly. If you have a dog (more commonly known as a hiking buddy 🐶), keep them on a leash and discourage them from sticking their nose into grasses, rocks, and crevices you cannot see clearly. Snakes tend to be afraid of humans, and will avoid confrontation.

05/22/2026

All trails are open as of 5/22/2026.
The bike park is open as of 5/24/26.

05/21/2026

It's mid-May already?! We still have a few events left for the month as summer kicks into full swing!

Spring Wildflower Hike🪻- Saturday, May 23rd, 8:00 am-9:30 am - Well Gulch Trailhead
S'mores and Stories Evening Program🌲- Friday, May 29th, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm - Timber Picnic Area
Full Moon Guided Hike🌕- Sunday, May 31st, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm - Well Gulch Trailhead (Almost full, waitlist is open!)

Registration is required; sign up on our events calendar found here: https://cpwconnect.state.co.us/Calendar?places=4ebb9431-c08d-411c-9d53-609cab125f8f
NOTE: Please create an account to sign up!

Muddy trail closures are still in effect as of 5/21/2026. Please respect the closures! See previous post for trail information or visit https://trails.colorado.gov/

05/18/2026

Muddy trail closures are in effect as of 5/17/2026
*All trails closed to Bikes and Horses*
*Bike Park Closed*

*Trails closed to all users*
East, West, and South Valley Trails
Kimmons Trail
Shoreline Trail
Quarry Ridge Trail
Lower section of Timber Trail (Up to Well Gulch)

*Trails Open for foot traffic only*
Arthur's Rock Trail
Well Gulch Trail
Overlook Trail
Westridge Trail
Howard Trail
Waterfall Trail
Mill Creek Link
Timber Trail (Above Well Gulch)
Please respect the closures!

05/16/2026

This event has been canceled due to forecasted weather. Please keep an eye on our calendar and social media pages for updates on a rescheduled date.

Come join us in adding something fun and educational to Lory State Park! We are building a new interpretive trail right outside the visitor center, and we need YOUR help!

Come ready to do some rock moving and landscaping work!

Please visit us or call the visitor's center at (970) 493-1623 or email us at [email protected] to sign up!

Sunday, May 17th, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.
Bring:
-Water bottle
-Sunscreen
-Sunglasses/Hat/Sun Protection layers
-Closed-toed shoes

05/14/2026

Need something to do this Sunday?

Come join us in adding something fun and educational to Lory State Park! We are building a new interpretive trail right outside the visitor center, and we need YOUR help!

Come ready to do some rock moving and landscaping work!

Please visit us or call the visitor's center at (970) 493-1623 or email us at [email protected] to sign up!

Sunday, May 17th, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.
Bring:
-Water bottle
-Sunscreen
-Sunglasses/Hat/Sun Protection layers
-Closed-toed shoes

05/10/2026

Come join us in adding something fun and educational to Lory State Park! We are building a new interpretive trail right outside the visitor center, and we need YOUR help!

Come ready to do some rock moving and landscaping work!

Please visit us or call the visitor's center at (970) 493-1623 or email us at [email protected] to sign up!

Sunday, May 17th, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.
Bring:
-Water bottle
-Sunscreen
-Sunglasses/Hat/Sun Protection layers
-Closed-toed shoes