Basics
- Location:
- Northeast of Durango, near Pagosa Springs
- Setting:
- Mountainous
- Length:
- 16 mile roundtrip
- Time:
- 1 day
- Trailhead Elevation:
- 8240 feet
- Season:
- Summer - Fall
Basic Directions
FOURMILE TRAILHEAD - From Pagosa Springs, turn north Lewis Street, then left of on Fifth Street which becomes Fourmile Road. Follow Fourmile Road (County Rd. 400/FDR 645) for 13 miles to its end at the trailhead.
Description
Eight miles in length from the trailhead to its junction with the Fourmile Trail, this trail begins to the left at the trailhead. A relatively easy trail through steep terrain, it crosses the eastern shoulder of Pagosa Peak. There are few camping spots to be found in the first 5 miles. Fourmile Lake is at mile seven. The trail continues south one mile to the Fourmile Trail (569).



