Piedra River Trail
Pagosa Springs, CO
Piedra River Trail
Because of water rights issues in the Piedra River watershed this area missed being declared a Wilderness Area in the 1993 Colorado Wilderness Act. Fortunately, however, because of its vast expanse of oldgrowth forest it was decided to make it a “Special Management Area”. Consequently, the virgin forest is now protected against future logging and road building activities, and its 62,550-acre size makes it the largest such forest preserve in the state.
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| Activity | Hiking |
|---|---|
| Nearby City | Pagosa Springs |
| Length | 10.5 mi |
| Elevation Gain | 200 ft |
| Skill Level | Well marked and easy to follow. |
| Duration | 5.75 hours |
| Season | Summer through mid-fall. There is usually snow on the trail from late November through early June. |
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