Pagosa Springs, CO – From the town of Pagosa Springs, head east about 15 miles on Colorado Highway 160 to reach the turnout on the right for Treasure Falls. A little further east, just before Wolf Creek Pass is the turnout for Forest Service Road #725 that travels up to the Treasure Mountain area. These can be visited enroute to/from Pagosa Springs or combined with other outings such as hiking the CDT at Wolf Creek Pass or Driving the Scenic Loop in the Rio Grande National Forest.
Treasure Falls
From the Treasure Falls parking area, a well maintained 1/2 mile (each way) trail climbs to the base of Treasure Falls. There is a bridge and viewing deck for optimal falls viewing. There is also an overlook side trail with a great view of Saddle Mountain. Treasure Falls are the headwaters of the San Juan River.
Saddle Mountain from the overlook trail at Treasure Falls
Treasure Falls are the headwaters of the San Juan River
Treasure Mountain can be reached by traveling up Forest Service Road #725, another right hand turn just before Wolf Creek Pass. As you climb up FS #725, you will be rewarded with views of Sheep Mountain (across Highway 160). This route is best for vehicles with high ground clearance, as there are sections with medium to large rocks to climb over. FS #725 dead ends at a route that can be hiked or traveled by smaller vehicles (dirt bikes/atv’s). You can climb up Treasure Mountain. We hiked along the route from the dead end and enjoyed great views. We spotted several mule deer and lots of wildflowers.
View of Sheep Mountain from FS #725
Trail for smaller vehicles (atv’s/dirt bikes) or hiking
View along the trail included valleys, mountains, wild flowers, and some beetle killed pine
Treasure Mountain
We visited Treasure Falls & Treasure Mountain while staying at the Wolf Creek Run Motor Coach Resort in Pagosa Springs Colorado. While staying in Pagosa Springs, we also hiked on the Continental Divide Trail at Wolf Creek Pass, hiked to Flattop Saddle, spent time on the trails at Reservoir Hill Park and Turkey Springs, visited the East Fork Area of the San Juan National Forest, and drove a 100+mile scenic loop through the Rio Grande National Forest.
