Directions: If driving US Hwy. 160 between Alamosa and Pagosa Springs, turn north at South Fork onto CO 149. The Silver Thread Scenic and Historic Byway, CO 149, links South Fork, Creede and Lake City. If traveling U.S. Hwy. 50 between Gunnison and Montrose, turn south onto CO 149 at Blue Mesa Reservoir. If driving from Denver, take U.S. Hwy. 285 south to U.S. Hwy. 50 west at Salida or proceed south to Del Norte to connect with U.S. Hwy. 160 west. Via I-25 south, turn west onto U.S. Hwy. 160 at Walsenburg.
Recreation Amenities
Equipment Type and Capacity: Boat capacity: 6 to 8
Terrain Description: Beginner Slopes,Intermediate Slopes,Advanced Slopes. 11,900. Ski Acreage: 1,600. Rio Grande
Terrain Difficulty: II-III
Recreation Type: Adventure/Backcountry Guide, Amateur Sports, Bicycle Trails, Fishing Guide Service, Hiking/Nature Trails, Horseback Riding Trails, Hunting Guide Service, National Forest, Nature Experience, River Raft Trips, Scenic Highway/Byway, Ski/Snowboard Area
Rentals: 4-wheel Drive, Bicycle, Camping Gear, Fishing, Ice Skate, Ski, Snowboard, Snowmobile, Snowshoe
Recreation Activities: Arts and Crafts, Backpacking, Ballooning, Bicycling, Birding, Camping, Equestrian Riding, Fishing, Four-wheeling, Horse Pack Trips, Hunting, Ice Climbing, Ice Skating, Light Tackle Fishing, Mountain Biking, Natural Wildlife Viewing, River Tubing, Skiing - Cross-country, Skiing - Downhill, Sledding/Snow Tubing, Sleigh Rides, Snowboarding, Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing
Recreation Facility Amenities: Brochures, Guided Tours, Interpretive Displays, Maps Available, Parking, Pets on Leash, Printed Guides Available, Self-Guided Tours