Thursday, May 21 2026
Geology Hike: Ice Caves Loop, Pagosa
Coyote Hill Trailhead
Pagosa Springs, Colorado
Fissuring Out the Past
When you hear the term “ice cave”, thoughts of dripping ice-encrusted stalactites clinging to the icy blue ceiling of a glacial cavern may come to mind. This hike is not that, yet it’s fascinating in its own right. Not really caves, these are more like giant cracks; fissures in the underlying Dakota sandstone. Varying in size from one to eight feet wide, up to a hundred feet long and 30 feet deep, these chasms are cool year-round and often hold snow well into the summer. Layers of rock tell a story as old as time. Your guide will briefly explain regional geology and Morrison, Dakota and Mancos stratigraphy (Jurassic/Cretaceous) and also explain theory for the origin of ice caves. Included is a side hike to a stunning clifftop grand vista of the San Juan Mountains in the distance, and deep riparian river valleys below.
Trail Information: This is a loop route, partially off trail, with sustained, moderately difficult inclines/declines, on rocky terrain near high cliffs. Hike time is approximately 4 hours total, 3.5 miles round trip, and about 500 ft. vertical ascent. We will finish at the parking lot just after noon, and there is a picnic area nearby if you wish to bring your own lunch to eat after the hike. We will have a snack break along the trail at a beautiful overlook spot.
When: May 21, 2026 from 9:00am – 1:30pm
Where: Group meet at the Coyote Hill Trailhead, 6 miles north of Pagosa Springs on County Road 600. After a brief introduction, we will caravan to our next stop aprox. 20 miles further up the road.
Cost: Free, $10 donation is greatly appreciated!
Please Note: Although pets are allowed in the national forest, we ask that pets be left at home as a courtesy to the other guests in the group.
Registration is required. Spaces limited to 25 attendees. https://sjma.org/events/
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