Colorado · Hiking

Turkey Springs

15.3 mi
round trip
504 ft
climb
8,281 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Jun, Sep–Oct
best months

Is Turkey Springs open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in San Juan National Forest. It doesn't name Turkey Springs, so check the source for the area it covers (3 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · San Juan National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Turkey Springs is a hard hike of about 15 miles in the Pagosa Ranger District of San Juan National Forest in southwest Colorado, on Forest Service land. The trail rises roughly 500 feet from a low point of about 7,860 feet to a high point of about 8,280 feet, and it is an out-and-back route. The route's natural surface is open to bikes, so the hike works as a ride. The trailhead parking is labeled "Turkey Springs," and the trail is typically open from May through November. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Lemon Dam show July highs around 79°F with lows near 49°F, while September cools to highs around 70°F. Winter is cold, with January highs near 37°F. The Stock Drive ATV Trail and the Main cross-country ski trail sit within half a mile. Park Creek campground is about 4.7 miles away, and the Piedra River - East Side climbing area is about 7 miles off.

Local outfitters

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