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Sauls Creek Trail
Bayfield, Colorado
5.38 mi
/ 561 ft gain
Sauls Creek Trail is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Bayfield, Colorado.
Cross country Ski around Vallecito Lake
Bayfield, Colorado
Drive north from Durango on Florida Rd, following signs to Lemon and Vallecito Reservoirs. Florida Road will turn into County Road 250. Follow this for 15 miles out of town until you reach County Road 501 - make a left turn here.
Soon, you'll reach the dam. Turn right to begin driving around the lake in a counter-clockwise direction. This dirt (or snow-covered) road will lead you to a small pa...
First Fork Trail
Durango, Colorado
3.19 mi
/ 751 ft gain
First Fork Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Durango, Colorado.
Hike the First Fork/Red Creek Loop
Durango, Colorado
9.8 mi
/ 2195 ft gain
Leaving from Durango, head north on Florida Road/CR 240. From the intersection with County Road 250 (the last stoplight), drive about 8 miles until you reach Colvig Summer Camp. Turn northwest here. The road will soon narrow and turn to dirt - continue straight. 1 mile further, there will be a large gate. You can either park your vehicle here or continue through the gate, closing it behind you ...
Spur Line Trail
Durango, Colorado
4.73 mi
/ 377 ft gain
Spur Line Trail is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Durango, Colorado.
Sale Barn - South Rim - Cowboy Loop
Durango, Colorado
10.61 mi
/ 1119 ft gain
Sale Barn - South Rim - Cowboy Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Durango, Colorado.
Hike to the Piedra River Hot Springs
Archuleta County, Colorado
4.7
3 mi
About a 45 minute drive east of Durango, sits the trailhead for the Piedra River Hot Springs. This free use, natural hot spring on the Piedra River has several 100 degree pools. The springs are accessible via a 3 mile roundtrip hike, often with wildlife sightings along the way. The hike to the hot springs is downhill, so remember, you'll have a little work to do on the way back out. Please be r...
Meadow Loop via Horse Gulch Trail
Durango, Colorado
3.38 mi
/ 482 ft gain
Meadow Loop via Horse Gulch Trail is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Florissant, Colorado.
Sheep Creek Hot Springs
Pagosa Springs, Colorado
3.27 mi
/ 1024 ft gain
Sheep Creek Hot Springs is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a hot springs located near Bayfield, Colorado.
Places to stay
Bayfield, Colorado
Graham Creek Campground
Overview
Graham Creek Campground is situated above Vallecito Lake, in the scenic San Juan National Forest of southwestern Colorado. Visit...
Bayfield, Colorado
Pine Point Campground
Overview
Pine Point Campground is situated next to Vallecito Reservoir in southwestern Colorado. Visitors enjoy the area for its beautifu...
Durango, Colorado
Florida Campground (Co)
Overview
Florida Campground is located near the north end of Lemon Reservoir, in southwestern Colorado. Visitors enjoy the area for its f...
Durango, Colorado
Haviland Lake Campground
Overview
Haviland Lake Campground is situated on its beautiful namesake within the San Juan National Forest, 18 miles north of Durango. V...
Pagosa Springs, Colorado
Palisades Horse Camp
Overview
Palisades Horse Camp is located 30 miles north of Pagosa Springs, high in the San Juan National Forest. This beautiful area has ...
Mancos, Colorado
Transfer Group Campground
Overview
Transfer Campground, located approximately 11 miles north of Mancos, Colorado in the San Juan National Forest, is known for its ...
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