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12. PIEDRA RIVER TRAIL (#596) 19. QUARTZ LAKE VIA LITTLE BLANCO TRAIL (#572) Beautiful box canyons along the Piedra River. & QUARTZ LAKE TRAIL (#568) To get there: Access point #1 - Piedra Road North (CR 600 /FS Sweeping Panoramic views of the west. 631) for 16 miles; after crossing the Piedra River, the parking lot To get there: Hwy 84 South for 1/8 mile; left on Mill Creek Road is on the left. Trailhead elevation is 7,700 feet. (CR 302 /FS 662) for 7 miles; right on Nipple Mountain Road (FS Access point #2 - Hwy 160 West for 22 miles; turn right on 665) 9.5 miles. Trailhead is on the left, elevation is 10,040 feet. First Fork Road (FS 622), continue 12 miles to the road’s end, The Hike: The first two miles of the Little Blanco Trail are steep trailhead elevation is 7,200. and winding. The trail enters the South San Juan Wilderness The Hike: 12 miles from trailhead to trailhead. An easy trail for area at 2.5 miles. Follow the trail ½ mile to the junction of the all ages, just set the distance accordingly. From Piedra Road, Quartz Lake Trail. The Quartz Creek Trail continues to the left the trail starts on the canyon rim and then descends to the for 1 mile north to Quartz Lake, at 11,600 feet. The lake itself is river. Sheer cliffs rise on both sides for over several hundred relatively small, but pristine. The Little Blanco Trail continues yards. For a longer hike, a vehicle can be shuttled to the First northeast four miles to the Continental Divide. The highest Fork Road trail access. point is at 12,246 feet.

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EASY MODERATE DIFFICULT 13. ICE CAVE RIDGE A nice geological detour. 20. OPAL LAKE TRAIL (#564) To get there: Piedra Road North (CR 600 /FS 631) for 16 miles; Minerals deposited at the inlet of the lake give it its milky color. after crossing the Piedra River, the parking lot is on the left. To get there: Hwy 84 South for 8 miles, left on Blanco Basin Trailhead elevation is 7,700 feet. Road (CR 326/FS 657) for 10 miles, right on Castle Creek Road The Hike: Start on the Piedra River Trail, after several hundred (FS 660) for 3.5 miles, to the signed junction. Turn right and yards follow an old road bed to the right and a short trail drive a short distance to the trailhead, elevation is 8,400 feet. up the ridge to fissures that are sheltered from the sun and The Hike: The trail to Opal Lake is 1.2 miles. The trail enters contain snow into late June. This hike also has good views of the the South San Juan Wilderness at about one mile. A portion of Piedra Valley. the trail is steep before it traverses an open meadow to the lake, passing through groves of aspens. The lake is bordered by EASY MODERATE DIFFICULT wooded hillsides and a sheer mountain face. 14. PIEDRA FALLS TRAIL Impressive falls thundering off a cliff into a v-shaped canyon of EASY MODERATE DIFFICULT huge boulders. To get there: Drive North on Piedra Road (CR 600 /FS 631) 21. LECHE CREEK TRAIL (#576) 17.8 miles to the junction at Sportsman’s Supply. Leave Trail passes through several aspen stands. Piedra Road and continue on Middle Fork Road (FS 636) for To get there: Hwy 84 South for 8 miles; left on Blanco Basin two miles. Take the first road to the right, East Toner road Road (CR 326 /FS 657) for 10 miles; right on Castle Creek Road (FS 637), it is 7.5 miles to the end. Do not attempt this road in (FS 660) for ½ mile; right on Crescent Lane. Trailhead elevation wet weather. Trailhead elevation is 8,419 feet. is 8,115 feet. The Hike: ½ mile each way (½ hour round trip). A great hike for The Hike: The trail is 7.7 miles from trailhead to the Navajo all ages. Walk upstream to a head gate where the trail begins. Peak Trail (# 577). Highest point is 10,433 feet; total ascent is The trail continues above and west of the head gate and river 2,000 feet. This hike can be an out and back, or a vehicle can be to the falls. shuttled to the Navajo Peak Trail.

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EASY MODERATE DIFFICULT 15. MIDDLE FORK TRAIL (#589) A steep hike at high elevation with views of Piedra river. 22. FISH LAKE TRAIL (#574) To get there: Piedra Road North (CR 600 /FS 631) for 17.8 miles; Follows a rambling creek. right on Middle Fork Road (FS 636) 5.6 miles to its end. Trailhead To get there: Hwy 84 South for 8 miles; left on Blanco Basin elevation is 8,400 feet. Road (CR 326 /FS 657) for 10 miles; right on Castle Creek Road The Hike: Ten miles in length from Middle Fork Trailhead over (FS 660) for 3.5 miles; LEFT at the Opal Lake junction for 3.5 Palomino Mountain to the . Crossing the miles to the road’s end. During wet weather, you may want to Middle Fork can be difficult during high water. This trail is steep, park here and walk. Trailhead elevation is 8,964 feet. ascends 4,600 feet and offers little camping. The Hike: 12 miles from trailhead to Continental Divide, up the north fork of Fish Creek to Fish Lake. There are several EASY MODERATE DIFFICULT steep grades and stream crossings, the first crossing may be 16. WILLIAMS CREEK TRAIL (#587) impassable. Highest point is 12,160 feet, ascending 3,200 feet. The first few miles give the impression of a gigantic walled garden. To get there: Piedra Road North (CR 600 /FS 631) for 22.3 miles; EASY MODERATE DIFFICULT turn right on Williams Creek Road (FS 640) and follow it 4.8 miles to its end. Trailhead elevation is 8,360 feet. 23. BUCKLES AND HARRIS LAKES (#688) The Hike: Trail ascends 3,400 feet in 14 miles from trailhead to Hike to lakeside picnic spots. Continental Divide. The trail includes three steep sections and To get there: Hwy 84 South for 19 miles; left on Buckles Lake two stream crossings (may be difficult during high water). This Road (FS 663) for 7 miles to the road’s end. Trailhead elevation trail meets Indian Creek Trail (# 588) at mile 2.5 and Williams is 9,639 feet. Lake Trail (# 664) at mile 7.5. The highest point is 11,800 feet. The Hike: The trail passes Buckles Lake and ends at Harris Lake, round trip approximately 3 miles. This area is great for EASY MODERATE DIFFICULT families, you’ll enjoy the beauty and serenity of camping and fishing right on Buckles Lake. Harris Lake offers an even 17. CIMARRONA CREEK TRAIL (#586) quieter setting. A beautiful hike with lots of wildflowers & views of Williams Creek Reservoir. To get there: Piedra Road North (CR 600 /FS 631) for 22 EASY MODERATE DIFFICULT miles; right on Williams Creek Road (FS 640) for 4.1 miles, the trailhead is on the left side of the road, just past the Cimarrona 24. V-ROCK TRAIL (#578) campground. Trailhead elevation is 8,400 feet. Spectacular panoramic views from the top. The Hike: The first two miles of trail are moderately easy To get there: Hwy 84 South for 19 miles; left on Buckles Lake wandering through conifers and aspen groves. From here many Road (FS 663) for 7 miles to the road’s end. Trailhead elevation switchbacks start a steep ascent. Choose your destination - the is 9,639 feet. trail continues 8 miles to the Continental Divide Trail at Squaw The Hike: 3 miles from trailhead to Leche Creek Trail (# 576), Pass, ascending 3,100 feet. This trail meets Hossick Creek Trail trail ascends 1,000 feet with the last mile being the steepest. mile 6.5. This hike is usually an out and back, but for a longer hike, a vehicle can be shuttled to the Navajo Peak Trailhead or the EASY MODERATE DIFFICULT Leche Creek Trailhead.

18. WEMINUCHE TRAIL (#592) Stunning scenery with water crossings and open meadows. EASY MODERATE DIFFICULT To get there: Piedra Road North (CR 600 /FS 631) for 22 miles; turn right on Williams Creek Road (FS 640) for 3.5 miles; turn 25. NAVAJO PEAK TRAIL (#577) left on FS 644 for 3 miles to the Poison Park Trailhead at the Relatively easy hiking through remote terrain. road’s end. Trailhead elevation is 9,210 feet. To get there: Hwy 84 South for 24 miles to Chromo; turn left on The Hike: The Weminuche Trail provides a jumping off point for Navajo River Road (CR 382) for 6.5 miles; turn left on Price Lakes many other trails and destinations. The Weminuche Trail itself Road (FS 731) 7.7 miles to the road’s end. Trailhead elevation is travels high above Weminuche Creek and passes the junction 9,380 feet. to Granite Lake. About 7 miles in length from the trailhead to The Hike: 7 miles from trailhead to Buckles Lake Road (FS 663) the junction with the Divide Lake Trail (# 539), this trail meets and while the terrain may be relatively easy, the trail may be the Hossick Creek Trail (# 585) at mile 2.2 and the East Fork difficult to follow in some areas. This hike can be an out and of the Weminuche Trail (# 659) at mile 6.5. The trail drops in back, or a vehicle can be shuttled to Buckles Lake Road (at Big elevation for the first two miles to the junction with Hossick Branch Road). For a longer hike, a vehicle can be shuttled to Creek (# 585) and Shaw Creek (# 584) trails; keep this in mind the Leche Creek Trailhead. This hike takes you through the for the hike out after a long day. beautiful South San Juan Wilderness Area.

A FEW HIKING REMINDERS FREE MAP SET EASY TO ACHIEVE OBJECTIVES Unless backpacking, plan to return well before dark. Hiking THINK SAFETY Take wet weather gear, map, water, and snacks. Always travel with a friend and let someone know where you are going. Trails

HAVE A MAP The map on the reverse side will direct you to the various trail heads. However, it is a good idea to pick up a National Forest map as it more clearly shows all access roads and trails.

BE AWARE OF ALTITUDE All of the hikes described herein begin at altitudes above 8,000 feet. Several reach to 12,000 feet at their summit.

KNOW YOUR LIMITS Each hike is labeled “easy” to “difficult.” Only individuals in good physical condition should attempt the difficult hikes.

REMEMBER... When you go downhill, you will have to climb back up when you return!

BE COLO-READY! “DRESS IN LAYERS!” ARE WORDS TO LIVE BY. Our dramatic elevation changes mean we can ski in the mountains and then drop a few thousand feet to bike or drink a craft brew on a sunny patio. Please Practice THE SEVEN PRINCIPLES OF LEAVE NO TRACE Learn more at visitpagosasprings.com/leave-no-trace-in-pagosa-springs 1. KNOW BEFORE YOU GO 2. STICK TO TRAILS 3. TRASH THE TRASH 4. LEAVE IT AS YOU FIND IT 5. BE CAREFUL WITH FIRE 6. KEEP WILDLIFE WILD 7. SHARE OUR TRAILS & PARKS

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C CR 391 Trujillo Rd. CR 500 EASY MODERATE DIFFICULT NAVAJO LAKE ©2016 TOR ANDERSON TRUE NORTH DESIGNSWORKS North of Downtown CR STATE PARK 6. TREASURE357 MOUNTAIN TRAIL (#565) A spectacular trail to Windy Pass. EASY MODERATE DIFFICULT To get there: Hwy 160 East for 10 miles; right on East Fork Road (FS 667) for 7 miles. The trailhead is marked by a small sign on 1. FALLS CREEK TRAIL (#673) & FOURMILE FALLS the left side of the road. 4WD vehicle is necessary. Trailhead Hike leads to a beautiful 300’ waterfall. elevation is 8,200 feet. To get there: Take Lewis Street North, veer left immediately The Hike: After approximately three miles, the Treasure on 5th street; stay right on Fourmile Road 8 miles; (CR 400 /FS Mountain Trail from the northeast intersects the Windy Pass 645); right at junction to the trailhead - elevation is 9,200 feet. trail in a large scenic park. Windy Pass is about 3/4 of a mile to The Hike: 3 miles each way. The first 3 miles to Falls Creek Falls the west from this junction. You can return the way you came, is relatively easy with gently rolling terrain through an open or you can shuttle a vehicle to the Windy Pass Trail on Hwy 160 valley. After the waterfall, the trail becomes steep and is not located west of Treasure Falls, across the highway from West recommended for stock. Hikers should proceed with caution. Fork Road. There are longer day hikes and backpacking loop options available. It is an additional 1 mile to Fourmile Falls. Please reference a forest service or topographical map for EASY MODERATE DIFFICULT more information. 7. QUARTZ CREEK TRAIL (#571) EASY MODERATE DIFFICULT The highest point in Archuleta County. To get there: Hwy 160 East for 10 miles; turn right on East Fork 2. ANDERSON TRAIL (#579) Road (FS 667) for 8 miles, turn right on FS 684. Proceed 1.5 miles Features impressive views of the eastern edge of Pagosa Peak. to the trailhead on the left. 4WD vehicle is necessary. Trailhead To get there: Take Lewis Street North, veer left immediately on elevation is 8,898. 5th street; stay right on Fourmile Road 8 miles; (CR 400 /FS 645); The Hike: This trail is 6.5 miles in length and accesses the right at junction to trailhead. Trailhead elevation is 9,200 feet. Continental Divide Trail south of Summit Peak. This trail The Hike: This trail begins at the Fourmile Trailhead, to the connects with the Little Blanco Trail just before joining the left of the Fourmile Trail. The trail climbs steadily for about Continental Divide Trail. 4 miles to skirt the east side of Pagosa Peak (11,200’). This trail does not go to the peak. The summit of Pagosa Peak is 12,640’. At Fourmile Lake, Anderson Trail junctions with the EASY MODERATE DIFFICULT old Fourmile Trail. The hike to Fourmile Lake is 8 miles from the trailhead one way, with the trail ascending 2,600 feet. 8. WEST FORK TRAIL (#561) This trail can be combined with the Fourmile Trail as a loop, Views of the San Juan Valley. recommended as an overnight trip. Please reference a forest To get there: Hwy 160 East for 14 miles; left on West Fork service or topographical map for more information. Road (FS 648) for 3 miles passing a campground and the river. Trailhead elevation is 9,040 feet. The Hike: 13 miles from trailhead to Continental Divide at Piedra Highway 160 East Pass, this trail ascends 3,600 feet with several stream crossings and steep grades. Portions of this trail cross private property so please stay on the trail. At mile 4.5, there is a junction with the Beaver Creek Trail (# 560), which is closed to through traffic due EASY MODERATE DIFFICULT to safety concerns. Camping is permitted only in designated sites. Highest point is 11,700 feet. The combination of the West 3. COAL CREEK TRAIL (#581) Fork Trail and Turkey Creek Trail is known as the Rainbow Trail. Great Mountain Views. To get there: Access point #1 - Hwy 160 East for 3.5 miles; turn right on Fawn Gulch Road (FS 666), the trailhead is on the left EASY MODERATE DIFFICULT near the road’s end. Trailhead elevation is 8,089 feet. Access point # 2 - Hwy 160 East for 10 miles; right on East Fork Road (FS 667) for 4 miles, trailhead is on right before the bridge 9. TREASURE FALLS (#563) A spectacular 100’ waterfall. Can be seen from the parking lot. over Sand Creek and elevation is 7,936 feet. To get there: Hwy 160 East for 15 miles; right into parking lot. The Hike: 10 miles in length from Coal Creek Trailhead at Sand Trailhead elevation is 8,112 feet. Creek to the trailhead on Fawn Gulch Road, this trail crosses the The Hike: To the LEFT of the parking lot is a short trail that will shoulder of a mountain. The trail ascends 2,800 feet and the take you to the base of the falls. Follow the trail a quarter mile highest point is 10,800 feet. Both ascent and descent are steep to the bridge at the base of the falls. There is a more difficult and can be slick when wet. The first stream from Fawn Gulch trail to the right that also leads to the waterfall. Standing in trailhead may be impassable. the refreshing spray on the bridge, the falls rush down the EASY MODERATE DIFFICULT cliff toward you. In the winter, these falls create a frozen blue sculpture. Elevation gain is 325 feet. 4. TURKEY CREEK TRAIL (#580) Breathtaking scenery and lush meadows. To get there: Hwy 160 East for 7 miles; left on Jackson Mountain EASY MODERATE DIFFICULT Road (FS 037) for 4 miles to road’s end. Trailhead elevation is 8,240. 10. CONTINENTAL DIVIDE TRAIL - CDT (#813 NORTH) The Hike: Choose your own destination here. This trail is the The top of the world! longest in this section of the . It is 20 To get there: Hwy 160 East for 23.5 miles; turn left at the scenic miles from the trailhead through breathtaking scenery to overlook sign towards Lobo Overlook. Drive unpaved road for the Continental Divide at Piedra Pass. The first 3 miles is a approximately 3 miles to the radio tower. Trailhead elevation is moderate hike following above Turkey Creek, which will take 11,200 feet. you to a large meadow with expansive views and lush greenery. The Hike: The CDT trail begins behind the radio tower. You The trail ascends 5,000 feet and has several crossings and will feel as though you are truly on top of the world. You are steep grades. standing on the “backbone” of the country - the dividing line for the eastern and western watersheds. EASY MODERATE DIFFICULT

5. QUARTZ RIDGE TRAIL (#570) EASY MODERATE DIFFICULT Nice clamshell geological formations. To get there: Hwy 160 East for 10 miles; turn right on East 11. CONTINENTAL DIVIDE TRAIL - CDT (#813 SOUTH) Fork Road (FS 667) for 4 miles, the trailhead is on the right Beautiful vistas along the ridge above timberline. before the bridge over Sand Creek. The trail is accessed at the To get there: Hwy 160 East for 23 miles to the summit of Wolf Coal Creek Trailhead. Trailhead elevation is 8,153 feet. Creek Pass; the trailhead begins at the Continental Divide Sign The Hike: Out and back or shuttle hike. 15 miles in length, on the right side of the highway. Trailhead elevation is 10,850 this trail begins at Coal Creek Trailhead and returns to East Fork feet. Road further east, near the Silver Falls Guard Station and trail. The Hike: Begin this trail at the summit of . This steep trail with several switchbacks goes up Sand Creek to A well-marked trail travels south and climbs to the west of Wolf Quartz Ridge before dropping down to East Fork. The last 1.5 Creek Ski Area. It then leads to rocky ridges on the west side of miles passes through private property, so please stay on the Alberta Peak. There is no marked trail leading to the top of the trail. Highest point is 11,454 feet, ascending 3,518 feet. peak (11,870’). Alberta Peak is 3 miles.