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 […]
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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 […]
Chimney Rock National Monument
Nearby Pagosa Springs lies Chimney Rock National Monument, an archeaological site located in the southern San Juan National Forest. The site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1970. Rising 315ft, it is hard to miss the rock formation from US 160 just west of Pagosa Springs. The second rock formation,known as […]
Piedra Falls Hike
Elevation Start: 8200 ft at trailhead Elevation at Peak: 8300ft Trail: Out and Back Trail Length: 1 miles total Allowed: Hiking, Dogs Piedra Falls Hike Trailhead No. 671 Looking for an easy hike? Maybe you want to go on a short hike with the family or want to hike with young kids? The Piedra Falls […]