Basics
- Location:
- Northeast of Durango near Pagosa Springs
- Setting:
- Mountainous
- Length:
- 16 mile roundtrip
- Time:
- 8 to 9 hours
- Trailhead Elevation:
- 8400 feet
- Elevation Change:
- 3100 feet
- Season:
- Summer - Fall
Description
About eight miles in length from the trailhead to the Continental Divide Trail at Squaw Pass, the first two miles of trail are moderately easy, then it climbs 3,000 feet in just 6 miles. The Hossick Creek Trail (585) junction is at mile 6.5. Camping areas along the trail are very few. The highest point is 11,500 feet.
Details
Location:
Northeast of Durango near Pagosa Springs
Setting:
Mountainous
Length:
16 mile roundtrip
Time:
8 to 9 hours
Trailhead Elevation:
8400
Elevation Change:
3100
Season:
Summer - Fall
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
From Pagosa Springs travel west on U.S. Hwy. 160 to Piedra Road (FDR 631), north 22 miles on Piedra Road, then right on Williams Lake Road (FDR 640). At 4.1 miles, the trailhead is on the left side of road just beyond the entrance to Cimarrona Campground.
