One of the many winter outdoor activities available in the Pagosa Springs Colorado area is Cross Country Skiing. Instead of using gravity as with traditional downhill skiing, cross country skiing uses the human body to power you along the snow. It’s great exercise and opportunity to spend a day outdoors in the Colorado sunshine during […]
Ray Bonneau
Alltrails Year End 2020 Review
I’m an Alltrails.com pro subscriber and use the mobile application for most hikes. If you are an avid hiker, I’m sure you have heard of Alltrails. Using the service is a good option when hiking in Pagosa Springs Colorado. The web application is free to use and provides trail information, photos of the hikes, maps […]
Snowmobiling in Pagosa Springs Colorado
A favorite winter outdoor activity in Pagosa Springs, Colorado is snowmobiling. With an abundance of snow fall each year, the area around Pagosa Springs is a great place to snowmobile. The more snow on the ground, the more enjoyable your ride will be. Lots of snow will give you a nice smooth ride. On the […]
San Juan Riverwalk
Are you looking for an easy hike or maybe just want to get outside and enjoy some fresh mountain air? The San Juan Riverwalk is excellent choice. It is a paved path along the San Juan River in downtown Pagosa Springs and is perfect for the entire family, including your four-legged family members. There are […]
Williams Creek Trail Hike
Williams Creek Trail No. 587 is a 9.6 mile trail that connects to the Continental Divide Trail. It can be used as an out and back day trip or as an access point to the Continental Divide Trail for those who are backpacking. This hike begins in the San Juan National Forest just north of […]
Upper Rim Trail – Turkey Springs
The Upper Rim Trail, #312, is located within the Turkey Springs trail system and offers an easy hike. The 3.5 mile loop is relatively flat and winds along the edge of the the rim, providing views across Martinez Canyon. The trail is well marked and easy to follow. The Upper Rim Trail is a great […]
Buckles Lake and Harris Lake Trail Hike
The Buckles Lake trail is a relatively flat and easy trail, making it suitable for the entire family. Buckles Lake is a short distance from the trailhead and a great stopping point if you are hiking with small children. The trail continues past Buckles Lake to Harris Lake. Both Buckles and Harris Lakes are reservoirs […]
Creede Colorado
Creede is a great day trip from Pagosa Springs as it is only an hour and 15 minute drive. The drive itself is beautiful. You will pass Treasure Falls, the scenic Overlook, and cross the Continental Divide at Wolf Creek Pass. Allow some time to stop at these points of interest on the way. While […]
Turkey Springs Trail System
The Turkey Springs Trail System is a multi-use area of the San Juan National Forest, offering Hiking, Mountain Biking, Horseback Riding, All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) riding, Cross Country Skiing, Snow Shoeing, and Snowmobiling, basically any outdoor activity that you can think of. The main entrance to the trail system is off of Piedra Road just outside […]
How do you say ‘Weminuche?’
The Weminuche wilderness hosts many great hikes in the San Juan Mountains. However, many people do not know how to say ‘Weminuche’ properly. Weminuche is a word from the Native American Ute language.