On Mountain Time - Guidebook to Pagosa Springs and the San Juan’s

Kathleen
On Mountain Time - Guidebook to Pagosa Springs and the San Juan’s

World’s deepest hot springs

Enjoy a soak or massage at nearby hot springs in downtown Pagosa Springs. A quick 7 minute drive and you’re there! Apres skiing, relaxing evening or afternoon escape.
76 locals recommend
Pahgosa Spa at The Springs Resort
125 Hot Springs Blvd
76 locals recommend
Piedra River Hot Springs
10 locals recommend
Rainbow Hot Springs
Rainbow Hot Springs
10 locals recommend

Sightseeing

Stand on the Continental Divide! Drive a short ways up to the radio tower for panoramic views of the San Juan’s. Or snowshoe in winter! Alternatively, you can also take a short or long hike along the nearby Continental Divide Trail (CDT).
20 locals recommend
Wolf Creek Pass
20 locals recommend
Stand on the Continental Divide! Drive a short ways up to the radio tower for panoramic views of the San Juan’s. Or snowshoe in winter! Alternatively, you can also take a short or long hike along the nearby Continental Divide Trail (CDT).
Unique rock formations and canyon! Great short or lengthier hike.
Piedra River
Unique rock formations and canyon! Great short or lengthier hike.

Neighborhoods

A short but nice walk along the San Juan River in downtown Pagosa Springs. Also good for people watching.
San Juan River Walk
San Juan River Walk
A short but nice walk along the San Juan River in downtown Pagosa Springs. Also good for people watching.

Food scene

Good food, better beer! And prices are great so enjoy happy hour or apres ski, post hike or mountain bike beer! There are 2 downtown locations. Merely blocks away. Enjoy the original location for it’s laid back vibe or relax riverside at the “Rio” location.
76 locals recommend
Riff Raff Brewing Company
274 Pagosa St
76 locals recommend
Good food, better beer! And prices are great so enjoy happy hour or apres ski, post hike or mountain bike beer! There are 2 downtown locations. Merely blocks away. Enjoy the original location for it’s laid back vibe or relax riverside at the “Rio” location.
Great food and vibes!
86 locals recommend
Kip's Grill
121 E Pagosa St
86 locals recommend
Great food and vibes!
Excellent selection of craft beers
55 locals recommend
Pagosa Brewing & Grill
118 N Pagosa Blvd
55 locals recommend
Excellent selection of craft beers
Coffee is where it’s at! Also enjoy fresh pastries and baked goods. Definitely worth a stop-in.
58 locals recommend
Pagosa Baking Company
238 Pagosa St
58 locals recommend
Coffee is where it’s at! Also enjoy fresh pastries and baked goods. Definitely worth a stop-in.
Finer dining and excellent entrees. Plus great ambience.
68 locals recommend
Alley House Grille
214 Pagosa St
68 locals recommend
Finer dining and excellent entrees. Plus great ambience.
Call or visit their website to pre-order for takeout. A must-have sandwich for the trail!
16 locals recommend
The Peak Deli
362 Pagosa St
16 locals recommend
Call or visit their website to pre-order for takeout. A must-have sandwich for the trail!
In short, they have good pizza.
26 locals recommend
Rosie's Pizzeria
100 Country Center Dr
26 locals recommend
In short, they have good pizza.
Heart Coffee! Need I elaborate.
13 locals recommend
Boulder Coffee Cafe
643 San Juan St
13 locals recommend
Heart Coffee! Need I elaborate.

Hikes

21 locals recommend
Piedra Falls
21 locals recommend
11 locals recommend
Opal Lake Trailhead
11 locals recommend

Skiing ⛷

118 locals recommend
Wolf Creek Ski Area
U.S. 160
118 locals recommend