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
Learn more about PARC, our regional study area and how to find the right outdoor experience.
The Pagosa Area Recreation Coalition (PARC) brings together land managers, local governments, recreation groups, conservation organizations, businesses and community members. Formed in 2024, PARC is developing coordinated strategies for sustainable outdoor recreation, conservation and natural-resource resilience across the Pagosa area.
PARC works with stakeholders and considers issues within Archuleta County and portions of Mineral and Hinsdale counties. The study area includes the Town of Pagosa Springs and Southern Ute Indian Tribe lands. This regional approach helps partners work across jurisdictional boundaries while keeping local landscapes and communities at the center of planning.
Use one or more filters on the Explore Trails page to narrow the list by the qualities that matter to you, such as activity, destination, difficulty, trail type or season. Start with one broad choice, review the results and add another filter if you need a shorter list. Select a trail card to open its full page with maps, access information and visitor guidance.
Begin with your planned activity, then refine by difficulty, destination, trail type or season. If you are exploring without a specific plan, choose a destination first to see nearby options. Always open the individual trail page before leaving so you can review distance, elevation, allowed uses, access notes and Know Before You Go information.
The selected combination may not match any current trail records. Remove one filter at a time or clear the filters and begin again with a broader activity or destination. A zero-result screen does not necessarily mean the activity is unavailable in the region; it means no trail in the current directory matches every selected option.
PARC combines information from land managers, regional partners and other trusted sources, but outdoor conditions can change quickly. Weather, wildfire, seasonal closures, maintenance work and road conditions may affect access. Before every trip, confirm current conditions, restrictions and alerts with the appropriate land manager.
Trail pages may include an embedded map and links to additional route or trailhead information. Use them for planning, but do not rely on cellular service in the field. Save or download the information you need before leaving, carry a backup navigation method and confirm that your route does not cross closed or private land.
Plan ahead, stay on designated routes, follow posted rules, respect wildlife and private property, pack out everything you bring and avoid damaging wet or muddy trails. Choose an experience that fits your ability and equipment, and be prepared for changing mountain weather and limited services.
The trails and recreation areas in the PARC region are managed by a variety of public agencies, local governments and partner organizations. PARC helps improve coordination and public information, but it is not the land manager for every listing. The rules, closures and official notices of the responsible land manager always apply.
PARC welcomes local knowledge and partner submissions. Use the website's feedback or route-submission form to share a correction, propose a discussion topic or provide details about a recreation opportunity. Include a reliable source, map or supporting information whenever possible so the submission can be reviewed before it is added to the public directory.
