Nutty Beaver Guidebook
City/town information
Pagosa Springs offers visitors an opportunity to enjoy four seasons of recreational activities! Year round, travelers enjoy our famous Pagosa hot springs and hot air ballooning! In the Spring, Pagosa Country opens up as rivers swell offering whitewater rafting and kayaking. As the summer rolls in, Pagosa Springs activities include hiking/biking, 4-wheeling, tubing on the San Juan River, and horseback riding as well as golf. Fishermen come to play in our lakes and rivers throughout the summer and fall. Fall colors offer great sightseeing and amazing hunting. When the snow begins to fall, it accumulates quite a bit in the high country as Wolf Creek Ski Area is known for having incredible deep powder skiing and snowboarding! Other activities in the winter include cross country skiing and snowshoeing, snowmobiling, ice skating and sledding.
41 locals recommend
Pagosa Springs
Pagosa Springs offers visitors an opportunity to enjoy four seasons of recreational activities! Year round, travelers enjoy our famous Pagosa hot springs and hot air ballooning! In the Spring, Pagosa Country opens up as rivers swell offering whitewater rafting and kayaking. As the summer rolls in, Pagosa Springs activities include hiking/biking, 4-wheeling, tubing on the San Juan River, and horseback riding as well as golf. Fishermen come to play in our lakes and rivers throughout the summer and fall. Fall colors offer great sightseeing and amazing hunting. When the snow begins to fall, it accumulates quite a bit in the high country as Wolf Creek Ski Area is known for having incredible deep powder skiing and snowboarding! Other activities in the winter include cross country skiing and snowshoeing, snowmobiling, ice skating and sledding.
Sightseeing
Mesa Verde National Park
Rocky Mountain Balloon Adventures
100 Village DrAdventure of a lifetime
Hot Springs
Snow Shoeing, Cross Country Skiing and Hiking on numerous trails in the area
12 locals recommend
San Juan Mountains
Snow Shoeing, Cross Country Skiing and Hiking on numerous trails in the area
Decide to take a hike!
A wonderful view at the end of the trail leads to a frozen waterfall. Ahhh to vacation in the mountains!
Lower Piedra
Lower PiedraDecide to take a hike!
A wonderful view at the end of the trail leads to a frozen waterfall. Ahhh to vacation in the mountains!
Wolf Creek Ski Area
U.S. 160Yamaguchi Nordic Track
Also located in downtown Pagosa Springs, this 1.5 km Nordic track loop provides flat conditions for 100 percent beginner terrain, providing a great family area and perfect lunch-time workout area. Pagosa Nordic grooms a 1.5 km loop for skate skiing, with set tracks for classic cross-country skiing. Getting there: Follow Hot Springs Boulevard past Pagosa Springs Town Hall and turn right on Apache Street, then left on South 5th Street. Follow South 5th Street about two blocks to the parking area.
Yamaguchi Lane
Yamaguchi LaneYamaguchi Nordic Track
Also located in downtown Pagosa Springs, this 1.5 km Nordic track loop provides flat conditions for 100 percent beginner terrain, providing a great family area and perfect lunch-time workout area. Pagosa Nordic grooms a 1.5 km loop for skate skiing, with set tracks for classic cross-country skiing. Getting there: Follow Hot Springs Boulevard past Pagosa Springs Town Hall and turn right on Apache Street, then left on South 5th Street. Follow South 5th Street about two blocks to the parking area.
Available area facilities
A day at the pool, hot tub or a game of racquet ball. Exercise equipment weight room
10 locals recommend
Pagosa Lakes Recreation Center
45 Eagle's Loft CirA day at the pool, hot tub or a game of racquet ball. Exercise equipment weight room
Neighborhoods
Quiet Neighborhood with numerous walking paths around the neighborhood. Located on Lake Forest for your fishing and boating.
Beaver Circle
Beaver CircleQuiet Neighborhood with numerous walking paths around the neighborhood. Located on Lake Forest for your fishing and boating.
Store's and services
Alpen Haus Ski Center
2800 Cornerstone DrThe BEST friendliest and professional family owned ski shop.
Happy Trails Ladies Boutique
454 Pagosa StTell Maria Hello
Goodman's Store
402 Pagosa StA Must shop in Pagosa
San Juan Trading Post
635 San Juan StStop in for a large selection of your vacation treasures
Cute Rustic Unique Boutique a must see! Sign the Monty The Moose and put your signature on a piece of Pagosa
Magenta Moose Mercantile
1501 US-160Cute Rustic Unique Boutique a must see! Sign the Monty The Moose and put your signature on a piece of Pagosa
The Choke Cherry Tree
56 Talisman DrThe best homemade Caramels you will ever have!