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Pagosa Ranger District

Quick Facts

East Fork Mountain Bike Route

Difficulty:	Beginner
Length:	8.0 Miles (13.33 Kilometers)

General Description

From the beginning of East Fork access road (10.0 miles north on U.S. Hwy. 160) to Silver Falls guard station. Easy route for beginners as it is fairly flat. Road follows the East Fork of the San Juan River through beautiful canyons into the pristine East Fork Valley, (private property for 2.0 miles) before terminating at Silver Falls guard station. Silver Falls can be seen cascading down the mountainside directly behind the guard station. The road is a gravel road from U.S. Hwy. 160 to the forest boundary (0.25 mile) and the rest is dirt which can be very slick when wet.

Directions from Pagosa Springs, Colorado: Travel 10.0 miles north on U.S. Hwy 160 to the beginning of East Fork access road.

Seasonal Information:
Normally Accessible: Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend .

Current Conditions & Trip Reports

Gate closed at FSR #667 for the winter. Updated: 2005-01-10 14:28:00.0

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Recreation Opportunities

Activity		Remarks	On Site
	Mountain Biking	East Fork Mountain Bike Route	Yes

Related Activities

East Fork Campground - Ponderosa pine and Gambel oak provide ample shade on a ridge above the East Fork of the San Juan River. There is plenty of fishing here and along the East Fork, upstream from the campground.

More Information

Visitor Information:

Colorado Tourism Office, 1625 Broadway, Ste. 1700 , Denver, CO, 80202, Phone: 800-COLORADO