Pagosa is Glowing with Fall Colors, hiking & driving guide / map here.

A great thing about Pagosa Country is that it is bordered by the Continental Divide 180 degrees on the south, east and north sides. One can see most of the mountain slopes from town or nearby. Find a spot with this view and use a U.S. Forest Service Map to decide a road or trail to explore. 

An example is this view south from Hwy 84. The entire slope is colorful and there are roads, jeep trails and wilderness trails passing through those forests. Buckles Lake Road, feature below, is an access route on the south and Blanco Road on the north. Blue Creek Jeep trail connects these roads.

 There is history along the southern slopes, click here.

This scene of cottonwoods along the San Juan is lovely.

A wonderful drive for cottonwood, oak and lower elevation brush is Trujillo Road. Start in town at Eighth Street (at Sisson Library) and drive south out of town along the San Juan River. This long and pleasant drive meanders with the river, passes the northeastern tip of Navajo Lake and connects with HWY 151. Return north on 151 to Chimney Rock and HWY 160. Don’t miss one particularly nice view of the San Juan Valley with the old train bridge still crossing the river. There is a pull-out on the road giving a nice view north of this scene.

Buckles Lake Road and hike is super for colors. Buckles Road is south of Pagosa off HWY 84. It is a short forest access road. Views are of nearby mountains including V Rock and Navajo Peak and, looking to the west and south, deep into the mesa country of New Mexico. There are many old closed logging roads to walk on and V Rock Trail and Navajo Trail will take you up into the high country.

As you drive on Buckles Road, stop for a panorama view into Spring Creek Valley and the many peaks to the east and south.

The trailhead.

One of a billion views from the road.

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NOTE: This map is NOT TO SCALE and is meant for illustration purposes only. Do not use this map for navigation purposes.

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 Pagosa Springs Town Tourism Committee
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The leaves are changing in Pagosa Country! Fall has arrived in Pagosa Springs! The days are still warm, the nights are chilly, and the leaves are quickly changing. We have a variety of area activities and events to keep you entertained. Make Pagosa Springs your destination for a Colorado fall getaway. Start planning your vacation today!

Chimney Rock National Monument On Friday, September 21, 2012,Chimney Rock was designated as a National Monument. With its twin sandstone pillars and its massive Chaco-style masonry walls perched 1,000 feet above the Piedra River Valley, the permanent protection of these sites ensures future research and greater understanding of people who came before us, and preserves a key historical place for Pueblo Indians today.Learn more about Chimney Rock National Monument.

Horseback Riding in Pagosa One of the best ways to discover Pagosa Country is on horseback. Whether you bring your own horses, or use one of the area’s fabulous guides, we offer endless trails that are perfect for horses. We’ve compiled a list of the best trails for horseback riding, all with ample parking for trailers.Learn more about Horseback Riding in Pagosa Country.

Book Lodging Online Whether you want to check rates, see what kinds of properties Pagosa has to offer or see if dates this weekend are available, our new Reservation System can help! Book your next Pagosa Springs Vacation!     Fall Foliage Slideshow Fall is a great time in Pagosa, as the leaves turn to various shades of yellow, orange and red. Enjoy outdoor activities in a stunning setting as the season changes. Check out our Fall Foliage Photo Slideshow.