Waterfall in the San Juan Mountains, 15 miles northeast of Pagosa Springs, named after a local legend about "a treasure of gold" buried in the mountain that the falls plunge from
Visitor Center hours:
Standard visitor center hours are 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with extended hours in the summer (8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.)
The visitor center is closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.
From Durango (75 mi): Head north on Main Ave toward E 11th St. Turn left at the 1st cross street onto W 11th St. Turn left onto US-550 S/Camino Del Rio. Continue onto US-160 E. Keep left to stay on US-160 E. Keep left to stay on US-160 E.
Overview
Treasure Falls is a waterfall in the San Juan Mountains, within Mineral County, Colorado. It is located in the San Juan National Forest, off U.S. Route 160, about 15 miles (24 km) northeast of Pagosa Springs. The falls are named after a local legend about "a treasure of gold" buried in the mountain that the falls plunge from.
Access
The trailhead is off Highway 160. The falls are somewhat visible from the parking lot, and a short and moderately steep hike of about 300 feet (91 m) of elevation gain will bring hikers to the base of the falls, where there is a foot bridge for viewing. A switchback trail will take hikers closer to the plunge base, called the "Misty Deck" where hikers can view and feel the spray of the falls.
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