The Pagosa Area Recreation Coalition connects residents and visitors with the trails, destinations and year-round outdoor adventures that make the Pagosa Springs area extraordinary. Explore responsibly, respect the land and help preserve these special places for generations to come.
451 Hot Springs Blvd
PO Box 1859
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
Explore the latest PARC updates, regional recreation news, trail information, stewardship tips and community stories from across the Pagosa Springs area. Learn how local partners are working together to support sustainable outdoor recreation, healthy landscapes and connected communities.
Outdoor recreation is central to life in the Pagosa Springs region. With more than half of the area’s land base in public ownership, residents and visitors have access to everything from the San Juan River and community parks to expansive forests and high-elevation mountain adventures. As interest in outdoor recreation continues to grow, so does the need to carefully balance
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The Pagosa area spans river corridors, high desert, forests and high-elevation mountain terrain. Conditions can differ dramatically between town and the trailhead, and they can change during a single outing. Check More Than the Town Forecast Look at the forecast for the route's elevation and destination area. Mountain temperatures are often cooler, and exposed terrain may experience stronger wind and
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Pagosa-area trails are shared by hikers, runners, cyclists, equestrians, anglers, winter users and wildlife. Courtesy and preparation help everyone enjoy these places while protecting future access. Know Who Has the Right of Way Follow posted rules and use good judgment when meeting other visitors. Yield Deliberately Bicyclists should yield to hikers and equestrians unless signage states otherwise. Hikers and cyclists
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A few minutes spent reviewing a PARC trail page can answer important questions about distance, elevation, access and appropriate use. Read the complete record before relying on the map alone. Begin with the Overview The overview explains the character of the route. Look for clues about terrain, scenery, exposure, road access, stream crossings and whether the route is a loop
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The Pagosa area offers everything from in-town walks and family-friendly loops to long mountain routes and remote backcountry adventures. The PARC website helps you narrow those choices before you leave home. Start with the Experience You Want Use the Activities section when you know what you want to do but have not chosen a location. Activity pages group related trails
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