Experiences: Things to Do in Pagosa Springs | The Springs Resort

Adventure and wonder in every season.

Experience classic Colorado in Pagosa Springs year round.

Explore endless acres of national forest and wilderness during the Spring and Summer while hiking, biking, or even on horseback. Discover waterfalls, swimming holes and other natural surprises waiting for you.

Restore your senses in the Fall with sweeping views of the rugged Rocky Mountains and the mesmerizing colors of the fall season. Fly fish for trout in the San Juan River. Tour ancient Native American dwellings. Or see it all from above on a hot air balloon ride.

Connect with nature in the winter as you experience the most snow in Colorado. Soothe your body and soul with a soak in the waters drawn from the world’s deepest hot spring. Pagosa is the destination for 4 – season fun!

Resort Events

The Springs soaking pools have a way of bringing people together. With such a profound and deeply enriching experience, it’s easy to share not only the healing power of the waters, but in the sense of community you feel here. And our resort events take it to the next level.

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Fall & Winter Activities

Fall is soaking season in Pagosa Springs. Enjoy our warm healing water mixed with the cool mountain air as the season changes, blanketing the mountains in hues of red and gold of the aspen leaves. Colorfest is an exciting fall activity filled with food, drink and hot air balloons. Celebrate Pagosa’s Southwestern heritage with the Mountain Chile Cha Cha, a celebration of green chile, beer and good music. If you’re looking for fitness, the Cha Cha also provides a 5k, 10k and 1/2 marathon, all in the heart of downtown. If hot springs are what you are seeking, don’t miss the Pagosa Hot Springs Fest where we celebrate everything hot spring and include many health and wellness activities such as aqua yoga, forest bathing hikes and guided meditation.

Winter provides snowy, steamy soaks sure to soothe your body after a day on the slopes at Wolf Creek Ski Area or from a day exploring on snowshoes, cross country skis, or even on a dogsled. For some high speed fun, rent a snowmobile and zip around the forest experiencing the back country. If you like organized adventures, The Frozen Foot Fiesta is a fun winter festival that includes a snowy fat tire bike race, a 5k run, Logger-palooza lumberjack competition and the Frozen Foot Bonfire!

Explore Fall & Winter

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Spring & Summer Activities

As the weather warms the mountains transform. Spring snow melt cause rivers to rage and waterfalls to thunder in the forest. Wildlife emerges and new life abounds everywhere. Trees begin to bud and wildflowers bloom in the sunny springtime and by summer the soaking pool area is blanketed with hollyhocks, daffodils, and daisies in every color.

Make the most of daylight rafting, kayaking, mountain biking or paddle boarding. Trek along forest trails, discover ancient ruins, or take a scenic ride on an ATV. Begin and end all your adventures with a soothing soak to soothe the body and the mind.

Discover Spring & Summer

Year-Round Activities

Pagosa Springs is a 4 season vacation destination with adventure around every corner. Discover festivals and events such as The Frozen Fiesta, Pints & Pools Craft Beer Fest, Pagosa Paddle Whitewater Race, 4th of July Celebration, Red Ryder Rodeo, Colorfest, and the Mountain Chile Cha Cha.

If crowds aren’t your thing, explore the numerous hiking and biking trails in the area. Trek to waterfalls and alpine lakes. Grab some fishing gear and spend time chasing a trophy fish along our many lakes and rivers. Bundle up and explore the winter wilderness on a pair of snowshoes or cross country skis.

There are no limits to the activities in Pagosa Springs for those that love adventure.

Experience Year-Round Adventure