As of July 16, 2013 most of the trails in the Weiminuche Wilderness area of the San Juan National Forest are now open. All trails in the South San Juan Wilderness areas have been open all season. To view an updated list of trail closures, please visit the San Juan Forest website.

• Always navigate with a U.S. National Forest Service Map and U.S.G.S. Topo Maps when possible.
• On the maps, FDR numbers refer to like numbers on the Forest Service Map identifying forest access roads. Other three-digit numbers identify non-improved roads and trails.
• The Forest Service Map is difficult for people with impaired vision. Hiking trails are shown with very fine single dashes and 4×4 trails with equally fine double dashes. A magnifying lens is very helpful.

Thanks to the USFS, Pagosa District.

• All directions to trailheads begin at Pagosa Springs.
• Forest Access Road and trail numbers are in parentheses.
• For road travel, the San Juan National Forest map is useful.
• Mileages are approximate.
• Most trailheads offer limited parking space. Please leave room for others to turn around.
• CDT – Continental Divide Trail, shown as a red dot.

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NOTE: This map is NOT TO SCALE and is meant for illustration purposes only. Do not use this map for navigation purposes.

No. 1 POISON PARK TRAILHEAD
Travel west on U.S. Hwy 160 to Piedra Road (FDR 631), north 22 miles on Piedra Road, right on Williams Lake Road (FDR 640). Proceed 3.5 miles, turn left on FDR 664. Go 3 miles to the trailhead at road’s end. The trailhead elevation is 9,210 feet.

No. 2 WEMINUCHE TRAIL (592)
This trail is about seven miles in length from the trailhead to the junction with the Divide Lake Trail (539), this trail meets the Hossick Creek Trail (585) at mile 2.2 and the East Fork of the Weminuche Trail (659) at mile 6.5.

No. 3 CIMARRONA CREEK TRAILHEAD
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 the road, just beyond the entrance to Cimarrona Campground. The trailhead elevation is 8,400 feet.

No. 4 CIMARRONA TRAIL (586)
Trail is about eight miles in length from the trailhead to the Continental Divide Trail at Squaw Pass. The first two miles of the 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.

No. 5 WILLIAMS CREEK TRAILHEAD
West on U.S. Hwy 160 to Piedra Road (FDR 631); north on Piedra Rd., then right on Williams Lake Rd. (FDR 640). The trailhead is at the end of Williams Lake Road. Trailhead elevation is 8,360 feet.

No. 6 WILLIAMS CREEK TRAIL (587)
This trail ascends 3,400 feet in fourteen miles from the trailhead to the Continental Divide. A couple of stream crossings may be difficult during high water, and three fairly steep sections are along the way. Highest point is 11,800 feet. At mile 2.5, the Indian Creek Trail (588) goes east.

No. 7 Indian Creek to Palisade Meadows and the Continental Divide
At mile 7.5, the Williams Lake Trail (664) climbs to Williams Lake and the Continental Divide.

No. 8 MIDDLE FORK TRAILHEAD
Travel west on U.S. Hwy 160 to Piedra Road (FDR 631), north 17.8 miles on Piedra Road, then right on Middle Fork Road (FDR 636). Follow Middle Fork Rd. to its end at the primitive Middle Fork Hunter Camp and Trailhead. Trailhead elevation 8,400 feet.

No. 9 MIDDLE FORK TRAIL (589)
This trail is ten miles in length from Middle Fork Trailhead over Palomino Mountain to the Continental Divide Trail. The crossing of the Middle Fork can be difficult during high water. Trail is steep and offers little camping along the way. The last half of the trail is at 12,000 feet, so snowmelt is late. Highest point is 12,000 feet, total ascent is 4,600 feet.

No. 10 FOURMILE TRAILHEAD
Turn north at the downtown clock tower, then left on Fifth Street which becomes Fourmile Road. Follow Fourmile Road (County Rd 400/FDR 645) for 13 miles to the trailhead. Access to Anderson (579) and Fourmile (569) Trails. Trailhead elevation 9,200 feet.

No. 11 FOURMILE TRAIL (569)
This trail is about eight miles in length from the trailhead to Turkey Creek Trail (580). It’s relatively easy walking for the first three miles to the waterfall. There is steepness and deteriorating conditions of portions of the trail beginning three miles from the trailhead and ending at the junction with the Anderson Trail. To go to Fourmile Lake, follow the Anderson Trail northwest.

No. 12 ANDERSON TRAIL (579)
This trail is eight miles in length from the trailhead to its junction with the Fourmile Trail. The trail begins to the left at the trailhead. A relatively easy trail through steep terrain, it crosses the eastern shoulder of Pagosa Peak. There are few camping spots to be found in the first 5 miles. Fourmile Lake is at mile seven. The trail continues south one mile to the Fourmile Trail (569).

No. 13 FOURMILE LOOP
This fourteen-mile loop uses the Anderson (579) and Fourmile (569) Trails. Due to the steepness and deteriorating condition of portions of the Fourmile Trail beginning three miles from the trailhead and ending at the junction with the Anderson Trail, many prefer going up the Anderson Trail and down the Fourmile Trail. The highest point is 11,900 feet, total ascent is 2,600 feet.

No. 14 TURKEY CREEK TRAILHEAD
Go northeast on U.S. Hwy 160 for 7.3 miles, then left on Jackson Mountain Road (FDR 037). The trailhead is four miles in at the road’s end. Trailhead elevation is 8,240 feet.

No. 15 TURKEY CREEK TRAIL (580)
This trail is twenty miles in length to the Continental Divide at Piedra Pass. It is of moderate difficulty, crosses several streams, with beautiful scenery and some steep grades. At mile 12, Fourmile Trail (569) goes southwest a short distance to Turkey Lake, then about 8 miles to the Fourmile Trailhead. The Turkey Creek Trail climbs above timberline at about 14 miles to meet the Continental Divide Trail at Piedra Pass. The highest point is 12,000 feet; the total ascent is 5,000 feet. The route that includes the Turkey Creek Trail, Continental Divide Trail, and the West Fork Trail (561) is sometimes called the Rainbow Trail.

No. 16 WEST FORK TRAILHEAD
Travel northeast on U.S. Hwy 160 for 15 miles then turn left on West Fork Road (FDR 648). Continue past West Fork and Wolf Creek Campgrounds and across the bridge over the West Fork of the San Juan River. Continue northwest to the trailhead. Trailhead elevation is 9,040 feet.

No. 17 WEST FORK TRAIL (561)
This trail is thirteen miles in length from West Fork Trailhead to the Continental Divide Trail at Piedra Pass. The first mile of trail is through private property, so please stay on the trail. Continuing on the West Fork Trail, the area between the junction with the Beaver Creek Trail and the next crossing of the West Fork of the San Juan is closed to campfires and camping is permitted only in existing sites at least 100 feet from water. At mile 6, the trail begins to climb steeply. There are several stream crossings before reaching the Continental Divide Trail at Piedra Pass. Highest point is 11,700

No. 18 BEAVER CREEK TRAIL
Beaver Creek Trail is Closed at This Time
At mile 4.5, there is a junction with the Beaver Creek Trail (560), which climbs steeply, east to the Continental Divide. Total ascent is 3,600 feet.

No. 19 QUARTZ CREEK TRAILHEAD
Go northeast on U.S. Hwy 160 approximately 9.5 miles. Turn right on East Fork Road (FDR 667) and travel 8 miles, then turn right on FDR 684. Travel to the trailhead involves fording the East Fork, which at times may require use of a 4WD vehicle or may not be safe to do. Proceed 1.5 miles to the trailhead on the left. Trailhead elevation is 8,960 feet.

No. 20 QUARTZ CREEK TRAIL (571)
This trail is eight miles in length, and accesses the Continental Divide Trail south of Summit Peak.

No. 21 QUARTZ RIDGE/COAL CREEK TRAILHEAD
Go northeast on U.S. Hwy 160 for approximately 9.5 miles. Turn right on East Fork Road (FDR 667) and travel approximately 4 miles. The trailhead is on the right before the bridge over Sand Creek. Trailhead elevation is 7,900 feet.

No. 22 QUARTZ RIDGE TRAIL (570)
This trail is fifteen miles in length. It begins at the Quartz Ridge/Coal Creek Trailhead and returns to East Fork Road further east, near the Silver Falls Guard Station. This steep trail with several switchbacks goes up Sand Creek to Quartz Ridge before dropping down to the East Fork. The last 1.5 miles of trail pass through private property, so please stay on the trail. The highest point is 10,900 feet. The total ascent is 3,000 feet.

No. 23 COAL CKEEK TRAIL (581)
This trail is ten miles in length from Coal Creek Trailhead on East Fork Road (FDR 667) at Sand Creek to the trailhead on Fawn Gulch Road (FDR 666). It crosses the shoulder of a mountain and both ascent and descent are very steep. It can be extremely slick when wet. Highest point is 10,800 feet; total ascent is 2,800 feet.

No. 24 COAL CREEK TRAILHEAD (Fawn Gulch Road)
Go 3.5 miles northeast on U.S. Hwy 160, then turn right on Fawn Gulch Road (FDR 666). The trailhead is on the left near the end of the road. The Trailhead elevation is 8,000 feet.

No. 25 LITTLE BLANCO TRAILHEAD
Go south on U.S. Hwy. 84 for 1/8 mile, turn left on Mill Creek Road (FDR 662). Proceed 6.5 miles. At the junction take Nipple Mountain Road (FDR 665) to the right. Continue 9.5 miles to the trailhead. Trailhead elevation is 10,040 feet.

No. 26 LITTLE BLANCO TRAIL (572)
This trail is eight miles in length from trailhead to the Continental Divide Trail at its junction with Quartz Creek Trail (571). First 2 miles are steep with switchbacks. At mile 4, the Quartz Lake Trail (568) goes about one mile north to the lake. Little Blanco Trail continues northeast four miles to the Divide. The section of trail above timberline seems to be on a storm track, so use caution during thunderstorms. The highest point is 12,200 feet; total ascent is 2,160 feet.

No. 27 FISH LAKE TRAILHEAD
Go south on U.S. Hwy 84 for eight miles then left on Blanco Basin Road (FDR 657). Travel ten miles, then right on Castle Creek Road (FDR 660). At the junction with the road to Opal Lake stay to the left. During wet weather, you may wish to park at the junction and walk from there. This section of road is very slippery and sometimes impassable when wet. The annual mudslide at the crossing at Castle Creek often closes the road.

No. 28 FISH LAKE TRAIL (574)
Ten miles in length from trailhead to the Continental Divide Trail, this trail goes up the north fork of Fish Creek to Fish Lake (at mile 5), then on to the Continental Divide. There are several stream crossings and steep grades. Highest point is 12,100 feet; total ascent is 3,000 feet.

No. 29 LECHE CREEK TRAILHEAD
Go south on U.S. Hwy 84 for eight miles, then left on Blanco Basin Road (FDR 657). Travel ten miles, then turn right on Castle Creek Road, continue .5 miles and turn right on Crescent Lane. The trailhead parking is on the right side of the road and trail is on the left.

No. 30 LECHE CREEK TRAIL (576)
This trail is eleven miles in length from trailhead to the Navajo Peak Trail (577). It passes through several aspen stands. Highest point is 10,200 feet; total ascent is 2,000 feet.

NO. 31 V-ROCK TRAILHEAD
Go south on U.S. Hwy 84 for 19 miles, then turn left on Buckles Lake Road (663). The trailhead is at road’s end at 9,600 feet elevation.

No. 32 V-ROCK TRAIL (578)
This trail is three miles in length from the trailhead to the Leche Creek Trail (576). The first mile climbs steeply to the top of the ridge. There are spectacular panoramic views from the top. The highest point is 10,600 feet; total ascent is 1,000 feet.

No. 33 NAVAJO PEAKS TRAILHEAD
Price Lakes Road. Go south on U.S. Hwy 84 for 24 miles to Chromo, turn left just past the Chromo Store. Proceed 6.5 miles, turn left on the Price Lakes Road (048/731). Continue to the trailhead at road’s end.

No. 33 NAVAJO PEAK TRAIL (577)
This trail is eight miles in length from the end of Price Lakes Road (FDR 731) to Buckles Lake Road (FDR 663). The trail travels through relatively easy terrain. The highest point is 9,500 feet; the total ascent is 300 feet.

No. 34 PIEDRA RIVER TRAILHEAD
Travel west on U.S. Hwy 160 to Piedra Road (FDR 631), then north on Piedra Rd. for 14.5 miles. Cross the Piedra River, then continue about 300 yards to the signed trailhead on the left. Trailhead elevation is 7,700 feet.

No. 35 PIEDRA RIVER TRIAL (596)
Twelve miles in length, this trail turns left shortly after leaving the trailhead, drops down, and follows the northwest side of the river. This is a relatively easy trail for the first 3.5 miles. The trail continues 8.5 miles above a box canyon and ends at the end of First Fork Road (FDR 662). The Piedra Area boundary is about 6 miles from the trailhead.

FIRST FORK TRAILHEAD (West of Pagosa, not on this map)
Travel 22 miles west on U.S. Hwy 160 to First Fork Road (FDR 622). Turn north and continue about 12 miles to the trailhead at road’s end. Trailhead elevation is 7,200 feet.