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
General Information
Length, Elevation Gain & Difficulty:
Length: ~0.5–0.6 miles round trip
Elevation Gain: ~100–150 feet
Difficulty: Easy
Elevation Gain: ~100–150 feet
Difficulty: Easy
Hours:
Open daily, year-round during daylight hours
Access may be limited in winter due to snow and road conditions
Access may be limited in winter due to snow and road conditions
Fees:
Free; donations may be requested for parking area maintenance
Pet Policy:
Dogs allowed
Closest cities with hotels:
Pagosa Springs (15 mi)
South Fork (50 mi)
Alamosa (100 mi)
South Fork (50 mi)
Alamosa (100 mi)
Seasons:
Late spring through fall (best water flow); accessible year-round with caution in winter
Location:
Website:
How to Get There
From Pagosa Springs (15 mi): Take US-160 east from town and follow the highway toward Wolf Creek Pass until you reach the clearly marked roadside parking area for the falls.
Overview
Treasure Falls is a waterfall in the San Juan National Forest off US 160 about 15 miles east of Pagosa Springs, plunging 105 feet down a rock face, and partially visible from the parking lot. A short moderately steep hike of about 300 feet of gain leads to the base, and it makes an easy stop on the way over Wolf Creek Pass.
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