Piedra River Hot Springs

Pagosa Springs, CO
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Piedra River Hot Springs
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Distance
2.9 miles
Elevation Gain
640 ft
Route Type
Out-and-Back

Features

Scenic
Romantic
River
Hot Springs
Forest
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Soak in natural Piedra River Hot Springs, tucked away in the San Juan National Forest.

About a 45 minute drive east of Durango, sits the trailhead for the Piedra River Hot Springs. This free use, natural hot spring on the Piedra River has several 100 degree pools. The springs are accessible via a 3 mile roundtrip hike, often with wildlife sightings along the way. The hike to the hot springs is downhill, so remember, you'll have a little work to do on the way back out. 

Please be respectful when visiting these hot springs. Remember to leave no trace and bring an extra trash bag to pack out any trash less responsible parties may have left behind. 

If you're feeling thirsty and want to support the area, stop by Riff Raff Brewing post hike and soak for a beer and a bite!

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Leave No Trace

Always practice Leave No Trace ethics on your adventures and be sure to follow local regulations. Please explore responsibly.
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Emily Berbert
12/9/2024
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Kara Lackey
7/1/2021
Worth the hike!
Trail starts at Sheep’s Creek and will take about an hour & a half one way (downhill!) Stay to the right of the main ...
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Jenna Mulligan
7/1/2020
water low
explored this in late august when the river was so low. had to lay down in the pools to feel submerged.only person on the ...
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Tony Shields
6/23/2016
What Goes Down Must Come Up!
Great little hike down. When reaching bottom stay right to make it to the falls. You will see a three tiered fire pit and ...
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