by Norm Vance The East Fork Road and Elwood Pass are special places in Pagosa Country. The East Fork of the San Juan River flows down from the lofty heights of the Continental Divide. Water from melting snow plunges down a narrow canyon and then flows into a great wide valley at lower elevation and […]
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Pagosa Springs Off Road Trails – East Fork Road and Elwood Pass
Posted by mmitchell
· Wednesday,
October
20th,
2010
at 07:23 PM
3 Comments
Categories : 4-wheeling / ATVs
Categories : 4-wheeling / ATVs
History of the East Fork/ Old Military Trail
Posted by mmitchell
· Wednesday,
October
20th,
2010
at 07:00 PM
by Norm Vance Consider that the San Juan Mountain area was one of the last conquered places in our country. The ruggedness and altitude of the Continental Divide stopped most people from entering the area. Indians traveled the area in summer on hunting trips. Whiteman learned to navigate and travel east -west by detouring many […]
Categories : 4-wheeling / ATVs
Pagosa Springs Horseback Riding Video
Posted by mmitchell
· Wednesday,
October
20th,
2010
at 06:22 PM
Categories : Horseback Riding
The Pagosa Springs Golf Club is a spectacular Public Resort Facility with 27 championship holes. The Pinon Nine and Ponderosa Nine are mountain courses with ponderosa trees bordering the fairway. The Meadows Nine offers the golfer a links-style course with many lakes and magnificent views of the San Juan mountains of southwest Colorado.Each year new golfers […]
Categories : Golf
Tags : pagosa springs golf course
Disk Golf on Reservoir Hill in Pagosa Springs
Posted by mmitchell
· Wednesday,
October
20th,
2010
at 06:00 PM
With the recent addition of another nine holes, the disc golf course on the south side of Reservoir Hill is now complete. The course is a scenic and rugged hillside with fairways carved through Ponderosa, Pinons, and lots of Scrub Oak. Dogs and kids welcome. Wear good shoes and bring water. For as long as weather […]
Categories : Golf
Pagosa Springs Kayaking on the San Juan River
Posted by mmitchell
· Wednesday,
October
20th,
2010
at 05:53 PM
John Steinert | Juan’s Mountain Sports Over the past few years, Pagosa Springs has continually worked on the San Juan River Project that creates new rapids in the river. The rocks and holes really changed the way the river flows through town. This past spring there was a second project done in the area of […]
Categories : Rafting / Tubing / Kayaking
Tags : pagosa springs kayaking
History of the San Juan River Restoration Project in Pagosa Springs Colorado
Posted by mmitchell
· Wednesday,
October
20th,
2010
at 05:48 PM
A lot of community work was accomplished during the 1980s and early 1990s. Of all the improvements, The San Juan River Restoration Project was the grandest. It revolutionized recreation in and around the river and was a significant factor inspiring downtown business people to improve their properties. We thought we were getting a better river; […]
Categories : Rafting / Tubing / Kayaking
Tags : san juan river
Pagosa Springs San Juan River Primer
Posted by mmitchell
· Wednesday,
October
20th,
2010
at 05:20 PM
The San Juan River through Pagosa Springs has had an interesting history of change caused both by nature and man. The mountains were formed by volcanic activity. Volcano cones collapsed, forming jagged peaks around their edges. Over time, volcano edges overlapped each other and a rugged landscape developed. Later, during the last ice age the […]
Categories : Rafting / Tubing / Kayaking
Mountain Biking Trails in Pagosa Springs Colorado
Posted by mmitchell
· Wednesday,
October
20th,
2010
at 05:18 PM
All ages of visitors and locals enjoy mountain biking in the Pagosa area. There are many scenic trails in the area, and they vary in difficulty. Here’s a quick look at some of the most popular mountain biking trails: Willow Draw Class: Intermediate Length: 16 miles (25.76 km) Willow Draw is a scenic loop from […]
Categories : Hiking & Biking
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