Simpson's Rest

2012 photo
Simpson's Rest and Moon, Fall 2025

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 was also the longtime home of frontiersman Richens Lacy "Uncle Dick" Wootton during his later years. The summit is marked by a U.S. flag and the word "TRINIDAD" spelled out in large white letters.[3]

Richens Lacy Wootton, better known as "Uncle Dick," was a famous mountain man, trader, and builder of the Raton Pass toll road. In the 1870s, after selling the toll road to the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway, Wootton settled at Simpson's Rest. From there, he operated a stage station and continued to host travelers, dignitaries, and even outlaws, making Simpson's Rest not just a geological feature but also a piece of frontier history. Wootton lived at Simpson's Rest until his death in 1893 and contributed to the rich cultural history of Trinidad and the surrounding region.

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.

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

References

  1. ^ "Simpson's Rest". History Colorado.[permanent dead link]
  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.
Wikimedia Commons logo
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Simpsons Rest.

37°10′53″N 104°30′49″W / 37.1813°N 104.5136°W / 37.1813; -104.5136

Stub icon

This Las Animas County, Colorado state location article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by adding missing information.

Content Disclaimer

Informasi ini disarikan dari Wikipedia dan disajikan kembali untuk tujuan edukasi. Konten tersedia di bawah lisensi CC BY-SA 3.0. Kami tidak bertanggung jawab atas ketidakakuratan data yang bersumber dari kontribusi publik tersebut.

  1. The information displayed on this website is sourced in part or in whole from Wikipedia and has been adapted for the purpose of restating it. We strive to provide accurate and relevant information, however:
  2. There is no guarantee of absolute accuracy. Wikipedia is an open, collaborative project that can be edited by anyone, so information is subject to change.
  3. It is not intended to constitute professional advice. The content displayed is for informational and educational purposes only. For important decisions (e.g., medical, legal, or financial), please consult a professional.
  4. Content copyright. Wikipedia is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License (CC BY-SA). This means that content may be reused with appropriate attribution and shared under a similar license.
  5. Responsible use. Any risk arising from the use of information from this website is entirely the responsibility of the user.