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downtown pagosa springs

Facts at a Glance

  • Established: 1891
  • Area Population: 14,112
  • Downtown Elevation: 7,126’ above sea level
  • Location: At the base of Wolf Creek Pass in southwestern Colorado on Highway 160; 60 miles east of Durango
  • Closest Airports:
    • La Plata County Airport - Durango
    • Steven’s Field – FBO
  • Guinness World Records – Designated World’s Deepest Geothermal Hot Spring on August 20, 2011
  • Mother Spring:144℉

Destination Overview

  • 2.5 million acres of wilderness and national forest areas for hiking, wildlife viewing, fishing, and backcountry adventure
  • Soak in more than 50 hot springs pools in downtown Pagosa, with 3 commercial properties
  • 650+ miles of trails
  • Authentic Colorado skiing at Wolf Creek Ski Area
  • Explore cultural history at Chimney Rock National Monument, an international Dark Sky Park, featuring daily tours and nightsky programs
  • Discover our unexpected arts scene, with live theater dubbed the “Broadway of the Mountains”
  • Exciting events throughout the year
downtown pagosa springs

Facts at a Glance

  • Established: 1891
  • Area Population: 14,112
  • Downtown Elevation: 7,126’ above sea level
  • Location: At the base of Wolf Creek Pass in southwestern Colorado on Highway 160; 60 miles east of Durango
  • Closest Airports:
    • La Plata County Airport - Durango
    • Steven’s Field – FBO
  • Guinness World Records – Designated World’s Deepest Geothermal Hot Spring on August 20, 2011
  • Mother Spring:144℉

Story Ideas

  • Ancient history at Chimney Rock—Puebloan ruins and rare lunar alignment events
  • Geothermal innovation story—heated sidewalks, greenhouses, and buildings powered by hot springs
  • Epic fall color season with a longer viewing window thanks to diverse elevations
  • The World’s Deepest Hot Spring – The science, mystery, and wellness appeal behind Pagosa’s geothermal waters

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