Simpson's Rest

Simpson's Rest is a butte and rock formation which is a landmark overlooking Trinidad, Colorado.^[1][2] It is the burial place of explorer and trader George S. Simpson, and is surmounted by a U.S. flag and "TRINIDAD" in large white letters.^[3] It is a tourist attraction, and can be reached by a 10-minute drive from downtown Trinidad.

Image from 1900 to 1909: "One sees from the train a ruddy cliff, rising to a height of several hundred feet...."

View from Simpson's Rest over Trinidad. Fisher's Peak is afar.

2012 photo

In 2017, an 11-year-old girl died after falling 20 feet from the overlook.^[4]

References

1. "Simpson's Rest". History Colorado.
2. "Simpsons Rest". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved October 5, 2023.
3. "The "Rest" of the story – KRTN Enchanted Air Radio". KRTN Enchanted Air Radio – Enchanted Air Radio 575-445-3652. November 9, 2015. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
4. The Denver Post (February 27, 2017). "11-year-old girl dies after falling from overlook in Trinidad". Colorado Springs Gazette. Retrieved May 5, 2023.

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37°10′53″N 104°30′49″W