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Mountains & <strong>Mesas</strong> page 35<br />
year these anglers have the lake virtually to themselves,<br />
but when conditions are too hectic for a<br />
peaceful day of casting, there exists a more peaceful<br />
option: Horseshoe Lake.<br />
Only wake-less boating is allowed on Horseshoe<br />
Lake. This makes for a more serene lake experience.<br />
Whereas on Martin, power boats reign,<br />
on Horseshoe small fishing boats, kayaks, and canoes<br />
can be seen gliding over the lake surface. A<br />
big draw for Horseshoe is the tiger muskies<br />
found there. More wildlife is seen at Horseshoe,<br />
including deer that can be observed swimming<br />
from an island in the lake, and great blue herons<br />
that have a rookery on the island.<br />
Swimming is only allowed at Martin Lake<br />
and only at the swim beach. There is a group<br />
camping area near the swim beach and boat<br />
dock, and a walking/biking path encircles Martin.<br />
Picnic shelters are situated around both of<br />
the lakes, perfect for day use. For those seeking<br />
a longer stay there are two campgrounds—one<br />
primitive, one developed—at Lathrop State Park.<br />
There is also a 9-hole golf course <strong>with</strong>in the park<br />
and another hiking trail that climbs up the hogback<br />
on the north end of the park.<br />
Lathrop State Park is managed by Colorado<br />
Parks and Wildlife. For more information, call<br />
719-738-2376, visit cpw.state.co.us/placestogo<br />
/parks/Lathrop, or check them out on facebook.<br />
The view of the Spanish Peaks from<br />
Martin Lake in Lathrop State Park.
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