Its seven lifts serve many trails, from groomed easy and intermediate trails to difficult runs with lots of trees. A small, family-run facility, Wolf Creek has the most snow in Colorado at an average of 465 inches annually. Entry only by tour: guided tours $16 for adults and $8 for children 5–12 self-guided tours $12 for adults and $6 for children. An Ancestral Puebloan archaeological site. A short but fairly steep trail through a pine forest takes hikers from the parking lot to the base of the falls, close enough to feel the spray from the falls, and makes from a good chance to stretch your legs after a long drive.
A small roadside attraction on the way up Wolf Creek Pass is this scenic waterfall just off the road, visible from the parking lot.
A gift shop offers prints of Harman's Red Ryder work as well as of other Harman art. A museum dedicated to the work of the creator of the "Red Ryder and Little Beaver" comic, a long-time resident of Pagosa Springs. Summer (2 May - 30 September): 10:30AM-5PM (closed Sundays) winter by appointment. Fred Harman Art Museum, 85 Harman Park Drive ( just south of US 160 west of the center of town), ☏ +1 97, fax: +1 970 731-4832.San Juan Historical Museum ( corner of First and Pagosa Streets).
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This resort offers 18 outdoor mineral pools situated next to the San Juan River, plus an outdoor heated non-mineral pool and jacuzzi. Easily the most popular attraction in Pagosa Springs is the natural hot mineral springs, which are widely believed to have therapeutic abilities. The Mountain Express Bus travels all over town. For those areas, a car is needed, but locals are friendly to hitchhikers going uptown and downtown. However the outer parts of town are growing quickly, especially the western part where there's plenty of new residences and big box stores. The central part of Pagosa Springs, where the hot springs are, is small and easily walkable. To the south, US-84 crosses over the state line to Chama, New Mexico and beyond that Santa Fe. The scenery is spectacular, but take care as the road receives heavy snowfall and is often closed during the winter. From the east, US-160 connects Pagosa Springs to Alamosa via the Wolf Creek Pass. The nearest commercial airport to Pagosa Springs is the Durango/La Plata County Airport near Durango, which offers commuter air service to the major airports at Dallas Denver, Las Vegas, Phoenix and Salt Lake City.ĭurango is about 60 miles west of Pagosa Springs on US Highway 160. For services at Stevens Field contact FBO operator Avjet Corp.
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Pagosa Springs Airport (Stevens Field) is a full service general aviation airport that accommodates charter and private aircraft. There are also many opportunities for recreational activities nearby, such as the Wolf Creek Ski Area.
It is most famous for its natural hot springs.
Pagosa Springs is a town of 2,100 people (2019) in Southwestern Colorado along the San Juan River.
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