Three hikers were rescued after they became lost in the dark in Eldorado Canyon State Park on Tuesday evening, according to the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office.

According to a news release, deputies were called at 5:42 p.m. when the hikers — who were dressed for the weather, but did not bring any flashlights or headlamps with them — could not find their way down the hiking trail they were on in the dark.

Rescuers were able to make cell phone contact with the hikers and found them at 7:47 p.m. All three hikers were uninjured, and were able to hike out of the park with the guidance of rescuers, and arrived at the parking lot at 10:12 p.m.

The three hikers were identified as Jose Moreno, 21, of Broomfield, and Desire Cadena, 19, and Matthew Perry, 22, of El Paso, Texas.

The Rocky Mountain Rescue Group and Rocky Mountain Fire Authority also responded to the call.

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