Directions: From US 160/US 84 junction, continue east on Highway 160 for 14-miles to West Fork Road. Watch for “Windy Pass Trail” sign on the left side of the highway.  The trailhead is located on the opposite side of Hwy 160 (your right when travelling north east).  In about 0.3 miles past West Fork Road you will see a San Juan National Forest sign on your left, park here.  Use care when crossing highway 160. Facilities: None Length: 4.2 Miles one way Elevation: Begin-7,474′ End-9,367′ Map

Directions: From Pagosa Springs head West on HWY 160 towards Durango approximately 23 mi. Turn right onto Chimney Rock Ct/Lower Piedra/FSrd 621 for .02 mi. It’s the fist turn right after the Piedra river. Then turn left on Lower Piedra Rd for 1 mi. Continue onto USFS-62 for .02 mi. The campground is basically at the end of the road. Facilities:  Potable water, trash pickup, vault toilets, picnic tables, and fire grates. Campground description: The campground has good tree coverage with nice spots for camping. The river runs close to the campground so its easy to walk over and fish. You’ll pass many fishing or lunch spots on the river on the way back to the campground. Right before you reach the campground you’ll pass a small mineral clay pool on the left which is fun to float in. Bring a floatie if you’re going to swim there, the water is pretty shallow and the floor is squishy clay. Bring sunblock! and you must have a valid Colorado fishing license to fish. More Info Map

You must be a part of the Pagosa Lakes Property Owners Association to fish here, or be a Wyndham Guest. To inquire about fishing passes click below Fishing Passes Map of Lakes

Directions: The best starting point for this is the connector trail off South 5th Street in Yamaguchi Park. Take the connector trail next to the baseball field and then follow this multi- loop trail counterclockwise as it winds behind the high school with two interconnecting trails. Length: 2 Miles loop Elevation: 7,200′-8,000′ range

Directions: From US 160 in downtown Pagosa Springs, turn north onto Lewis Street and take an immediate left onto 5th Street. Stay right on Fourmile Road (CR 400) which will then turn into FS 645. Drive north 8.4-miles before turning right at a signed junction. Continue 4.6-miles to a shared trailhead with the Anderson Trail.  The first parking lot you encounter is for horses, continue on up the road a short distance for the main lot for hikers. Facilities: Vault toilet, horse trailer parking lot Length: 7.5 Miles one way Elevation: Begin Altitude- 9,050′ End Altitude- 10,800′ Map

This is a high elevation OHV road just outside of Pagosa Springs that promises back country air and breathtaking views! The road is more like a gravel road for the first 8 miles but then quickly turns rocky with larger loose rocks and water crossings. If the road is wet it can be slick. At the summit if you turn to the right you will see Summitville and old ghost town and you will end up in Platoro CO. Then eventually down to Chama NM. Left at the summit will take you back to an intersection that will have a sign pointing back to the 160. Drive with caution and enjoy the scenery! Summit elevation- 11,676ft Map

Directions: From US 160/US 84 junction, turn south onto US 84. Travel 8-miles and turn northeast onto Blanco Basin Road (CR 326), a gravel road. After 9.5-miles turn south onto FS 600 (Castle Creek Road). Continue south for .4-miles and turn on FS 668. Keep left at the fork, approximately .5-miles and continue .2-miles further to a larger circular trailhead. Facilities: Parking Lot Length: 8 Miles one way but can stop at 6.2 miles at the waterfall and Leche creek. Elevation- Begin-8,135′ End-9,548′ Driving Directions Trail Map

Directions: From Piedra Rd head west on HWY 160 towards Durango for 14.4 mi. Turn right into campground. Facilities: Potable water, trash pickup, vault toilets, picnic tables, and fire grates. More Info Map

Directions- Take US 160 for about 20 miles southwest of Pagosa Springs. The turn off is located 5.5 miles west of the Chimney Rock turnoff which is on the left (Hwy 151) and before the Piedra River. From Highway 160, you will make a right on 1st Fork Road/Co Rd 166. Take road for 7.3 miles until you reach trailhead and parking area. Take the Sheep Creek Trailhead. The hike down is all downhill. At the bottom of the trail, follow the fork to the right. The hot springs are about 1/2 mile upriver. Look for an open area where you can see what looks like camp spots. Bring a shovel if you can to help maintain the hot springs! Clothing is optional so be ready for that! Distance- 3 miles round trip Map

Directions- From Hwy 160, turn north at Lewis street and take the immediate left fork in the road. At about 1/4 mile take the right fork and follow Fourmile road (CR 400 which becomes FS 645) about 8 miles. Take the left fork and follow Plumtaw Road (FS 634) about 20 miles. Where Plumtaw Road descends to the Piedra Road, you can continue your trip in two directions Turn right to the Piedra River Trail and continue to Williams Creek Reservoir, a beautiful mountain reservoir boasting great fishing, hiking and camping. Or turn left and you will continue back to Pagosa. The roads are dirt and gravel but are suitable for most vehicles. Length- 30 – 60 miles roundtrip depending on which route you decide.

Directions: First you must get to the large parking area at the summit of Wolf Creek Pass, bike through the meadow on an obvious trail and cross a creek on a wooden bridge. Turn left after crossing the bridge. Make sure to turn left and not right! You can bike out and back or loop. Length: 15+ Miles

Directions: Drive North on Piedra Road (CR 600/FS 631) 22-miles to the intersection with the FS 640 (Williams Creek Road). Turn north and drive an additional 3.5-miles to FS 644 (Poison Park Road), turning west and then another 3.0-miles to the trailhead located at the end of the road. Facilities: Vault toilet, horse trailer parking lot Length: 4.8 Miles one way Elevation: Trail ascends 1,700′ to the Basin To reach this trail you must first hike 6.5-miles up the Weminuche Trail to the trail junction. Go East

This is a beginner skill level track for the whole family. If there is enough snow, Pagosa Nordic Club occasionally grooms a 1.5 km loop for skate skiing, with set tracks for classic cross-country skiing. Directions- Follow Hot Springs Boulevard past Pagosa Springs Town Hall and turn right on Apache Street, then left on South 5th Street. Follow South 5th Street about two blocks to the parking area. Map

Directions: From HWY 160 turn NW onto Pierda Rd for 15.4 mi. Continue onto Forest Rd 631/Forest Service Rd 631 for 6.2 mi. Turn right onto Forest Rd 640 for 4.7 mi to end of road. Facilities: Potable water faucets, livestock water tank, trash pickup, vault toilets, wheelchair accessible picnic tables, fire grates, horse pens, wheel barrows and rakes for cleaning horse pens. More Info Map

This is a free hot springs right along the San Juan river lovingly called the “hippy dip”. No need to pay, these little springs are located outside of the resorts and on a first come first serve basis. Once you get too hot you can take a nice refreshing dip in the San Juan! Come and enjoy while meeting new friends. Directions- If you park in the public parking lot right by the Tequilas Restaurant and walk down to the river via the pathway, you will see the little hot tub type springs right on the river. There is an additional one across the river. Enjoy the “hippy dip” responsibly!

Directions: From US 160, turn south onto US 84. Travel 8-miles and turn northeast onto Blanco Basin Road (CR 326), a gravel road. After 12 miles, you will make a sharp  right hand turn and cross a bridge,  immediately after the bridge, turn left onto a dirt driveway with an address post marker 12130.  Follow this road for about a half mile.  There is a fork in the road, stay right.  Very limited parking on the left before the trailhead sign.  Do not drive past the gate. Go Through gate for trail, not trail to the right. The trailhead is located on private property. Please be respectful of the landowner and remain on the trail. Facilities: None Length: 8.9 Miles one way Elevation: Begin- 8,252′ End-11,825′ Map Trail Map

From Hwy 84 turn onto Mill Creek Road (CR 302) just north of the County Fairgrounds. At approximately 7 miles take the right fork (FS 665) and proceed east to the Nipple Mountain area, another 12 miles. On this trip you’ll experience the vast panorama of the upper San Juan Valley. Proceed through the saddle separating Oil and Square Top Mountains. From here you will be able to view the Blanco Basin. The road is a dead end so return by the same route. Distance- 32+ miles round trip