Soaking Up Small-Town Adventure
Descending the hairpin turns of Wolf Creek Pass — U.S. Highway 160 — pastures dotted with evergreens greet travelers entering Pagosa Springs. Pagosa’s namesake stems from the Southern Ute tribe, which named the area’s bubbling mineral springs the Ute term for “healing waters.” Read on and discover all this quaint town in southwestern Colorado has to offer.
Soak Up the Minerals
In a town named after mineral springs, soaking opportunities are abundant at several resorts. The favorite among CCL staff — The Springs Resort & Spa — sits right on the San Juan River and hosts 24 pools with varying temperatures. Feeling extra adventurous? Take a plunge in the river after getting “cooked” in The Lobster Pot soaking pool at 100+ degrees.
Delicious Eats
Pagosa is filled with delectable delights. Pagosa Baking Company provides confections within a yellow-and-blue abode, including pies, scones, and cinnamon rolls. La Plata Electric Association board member Kirsten Skeehan contributes to the bakery’s charm as an owner. Visitors can also grab a homestyle breakfast at Cafe Colorado, enjoy handcrafted pizza at Rosie’s Pizzeria, or dine on refined cuisine at the Alley House Grille.
Explore Nature
Seeking activity and exploration? Marvel at local waterfalls through four different hikes. Treasure Falls’ 1/4-mile hike leads to a deck where rushing waters mist hikers. The 1-mile trail at Piedra Falls is easy and accommodates hikers of various ages. Fourmile Falls is a 3-mile uphill trek to witness the cascading waters. Silver Falls’ 1/8-mile hike to the base of the falls gets increasingly steep.
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Author: Kailey Pickering
