![]() ![]() Sun hat: I love a great hat that is versatile enough to wear in town or on a hike.īathing Suit: this high-waisted two-piece and one-piece are my favorites.īug Spray: we love using these incense sticks when soaking by the river. Plus, the most comfortable hiking socks with a lifetime guarantee. Hiking shoes: the men’s Brooks Cascadia and women’s Altra Lone Peaks are our favorite. There are no restrooms at the trailhead or along the trail. There is no cell service once you are on USFS road 622. The road does get windy, steep, and narrow at times, but it is in good condition if there hasn’t been a lot of rain. You do not need a high-clearance or 4x4 to get to this trailhead. November - April: Unfortunately this trail is not accessible during winter due to road 622 being closed for heavy snowfall.Ĭheck the Pagosa Ranger District Road status before driving to the Piedra River Hot Springs as road 622 (First Fork Rd) does not open until late April and closes around October. The con during this time is horse flies and mosquitoes are more prevalent. ![]() July - September: As the Piedra River starts to mellow out, more hot springs will become visible and some will get very hot! Since this is the best time of year, I’d recommend going during the week or early in the morning. The upside to this time of year is you won’t have as many people or flies, if any, to share your pool with. During late spring the Piedra River is usually still high, covering most of the hot springs and making the visible hot springs not very hot. May - June: Once road 622 opens in late April, this trail starts to become popular on weekends. I recommend downloading the city of Pagosa Springs on your Google Maps App if you aren’t familiar with the area as there is no service once you are on road 622.īest Time to Hike Piedra River Hot Springs At the end of the 6.8 miles, you will see the Piedra River Hot Springs trailhead parking lot on your left.
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