Pagosa Springs, CO ?

[Frenchy]

Thanks Chris. I'll look into that route and it's only a little over 3 hours to get to Pagosa and we'll have all day seeing as we can't check into the resort until after 4 pm.

I want to say there is another trail by WestCliff that is a to and back, but I'm not sure on the details. I will get that I fo to you later tonight for you to look into

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[AzScorpion]

As a suggestion for on the way is to head north towards WestCliff from Colorado City. From there you can hit Medano Pass going to the Great Sand Dunes Nation Park. Nice easy trail the Money Pit #2 should be able to do and it's a little scenic going to Pagosa.

It looks like the road is open but they're not recommending you past Creek Crossing 6. It also looks like the lower crossings and rough and washout right now so being alone I might skip this.

https://www.nps.gov/grsa/planyourvisit/medano-pass-road.htm

Medano Pass Primitive Road is OPEN all the way over the pass, but travel is not recommended above Creek Crossing 6 due to deep mud holes. Some vehicles are making it over the pass, but travel is at your own risk, as there is a potential of getting stuck.

Crossing 2
This crossing has a significant washout. Only vehicles with high clearance should attempt to make the crossing.

Crossing 2 to Crossing 6:
Road is rough, but passable. The 'squeeze rock' area is decent condition.

Crossing 6 to crossing 9
The mud hole above crossing 6 is full of water and the bottom is soft, with the potential to bog down a vehicle. It is drying out, but still presents a significant challenge.

Just before Crossing 8 the road has given way and there is a 3-foot (1m) shelf that is not possible to drive. Visitors have created a bypass out of necessity, but travel through this area is not recommended.

 

[Frenchy]

It looks like the road is open but they're not recommending you past Creek Crossing 6. It also looks like the lower crossings and rough and washout right now so being alone I might skip this.

https://www.nps.gov/grsa/planyourvisit/medano-pass-road.htm

That is unfortunate. There are some other possibilities you could look into if you're interested if you don't have to go to Colorado City tomorrow

 

[AzScorpion]

That is unfortunate. There are some other possibilities you could look into if you're interested if you don't have to go to Colorado City tomorrow

I kind of do at this point, the last day to cancel without penalty was yesterday. lol No biggie we want to come back through CO on next years vacation because there's so many great areas out there.

 

[Nomadjohn]

Great, we love Mexican food! I was looking on Google Maps is this the place you're talking about? Looks like it's in a strip mall next to a beauty salon and a ski rental center. It's also right near the resort where we're staying.

https://www.yelp.com/biz/los-dos-charros-mexican-restaurant-pagosa-springs?sort_by=date_desc

This is the place I was thinking of https://maps.app.goo.gl/j5r9bJEAFcp4zhse6 but man los dos charros looks amazing also

 

[AzScorpion]

This is the place I was thinking of https://maps.app.goo.gl/j5r9bJEAFcp4zhse6 but man los dos charros looks amazing also

Thanks! I'd rather go to this one seeing as you both loved the food there. We tried one yesterday in Rapid City and it was the worst Mexican restaurant we've ever eaten at. ??

 

[Frenchy]

So if you don't mind a little bit extra travel getting to Pagosa I recommend heading north from Colorado City towards Salida. You will get off at Coaldale and get on Hayden Pass. It will take you to Villa Grove Wich is on the north side of the San Luis Valley. Definitely a nice drive and Money Pit #2 will handle it. I have taken the old Ranger and my Pathfinder there. Takes a little to do but worth the drive. Just make sure you air down!!

 

[CO2Ranger]

So if you don't mind a little bit extra travel getting to Pagosa I recommend heading north from Colorado City towards Salida. You will get off at Coaldale and get on Hayden Pass. It will take you to Villa Grove Wich is on the north side of the San Luis Valley. Definitely a nice drive and Money Pit #2 will handle it. I have taken the old Ranger and my Pathfinder there. Takes a little to do but worth the drive. Just make sure you air down!!

I have the same book!

 

[CO2Ranger]

I kind of do at this point, the last day to cancel without penalty was yesterday. lol No biggie we want to come back through CO on next years vacation because there's so many great areas out there.

Let me know when you're coming. Would love to hit up a few trails with the Ranger crowd.

 

[Frenchy]

I have the same book!

I also have the north book along with all 3 4WD Books for Colorado

 

[Frenchy]

Let me know when you're coming. Would love to hit up a few trails with the Ranger crowd.

But I thought you went to the Jeep Crowd?

 

[canyonslicker]

Thanks! I'd rather go to this one seeing as you both loved the food there. We tried one yesterday in Rapid City and it was the worst Mexican restaurant we've ever eaten at. ??

Ok again, you leave AZ to SD and go out for Mexican food ? My stepson became a cook at Mexican restaurant here in SoCal about 8 months ago. Since he’s upped their game! It’s a well established place already for real Mexican food 20 plus years I’ve been going there. Unless you know the old ways it can be really a mess. At least you lived through it ?

 

[Dahveed]

Watch out for the feed store if you're haulin' some chickens.

 

[CO2Ranger]

I also have the north book along with all 3 4WD Books for Colorado

Same. They're staples if you off-road out here!

 

[AzScorpion]

So if you don't mind a little bit extra travel getting to Pagosa I recommend heading north from Colorado City towards Salida. You will get off at Coaldale and get on Hayden Pass. It will take you to Villa Grove Wich is on the north side of the San Luis Valley. Definitely a nice drive and Money Pit #2 will handle it. I have taken the old Ranger and my Pathfinder there. Takes a little to do but worth the drive. Just make sure you air down!!

I'll have to pick up that book next time we're back that way. I doubt I can do much off roading on the way to Pagosa because my truck is packed with all our stuff. Also, after a month on the road Annie has packed it even more with souvenirs junk. ?‍

Let me know when you're coming. Would love to hit up a few trails with the Ranger crowd.

Once we dump our stuff off at the resort that might be a possibility. We'll be there from Saturday afternoon 'til Wednesday morning. It was a last minute plan (like 10:00 pm last night lol) because she doesn't have to go back to work until Thursday. Plus we want to checkout more of CO and see where we can spend more time on next years vacation.

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