We will repeat this hike! They were pretty hot so definitely worth the hike. Thanks. Difficult in some parts but overall very rewarding hike! It is work to get back up from the river. Pools are a short hike from one of the points where the Middle Fork Road bridges the Boise River. We found several pools of water of varying temperatures--the hottest pools were to the left. This is a great little hike (except the way back is quite a bit of incline if you're not used to it). Pool Type: Rock and sand. need to plan ahead and carb up before starting up. Nice spot. Pagosa Springs is home to Sheep Creek Trail. My 3 and 5 yo made it back up with only one stop each. take your suit because its fun to sit in the river in a hot spring! Princeton with a picturesque view of Chalk Cliffs, which takes its name from the Creek running through the valley. We left around sunset and ran into several groups of people coming in. Seems like great overnight backpacking spot. At the bottom of the trail, follow the fork to the right. The trail is much improved from last spring. That last quarter mile going uphill was quite a workout. It’s best visited after the winter snowfall has melted. This is a test. Its mineral-rich pools, stunning landscape, short hike, and the 45-foot cliff jump, make Radium Hot Springs a favorite amongst visitors. The climb back out is definitely steep but just remember...slow and steady wins the race. more, Top Selling Tours & Activities in and around Pagosa Springs, Kayaking & Canoeing, Gear Rentals, Bike Tours, River Rafting & Tubing. Choose from more than 500 properties, ideal house rentals for families, groups and couples. It was absolutely worth it once found. Used this trail to access the Piedra river. Water levels are low, but there are still about 8 to 10 pools deep enough to put feet into or sit in. https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/sheep-creek-hot-springs These hot springs are easily found just past a parking lot on the east side of Highway 133 just north of mile marker 55. General Description: Broken hot pools on the side of a hill. You'll come to a few forks but keep going right (if you go left you'll just end up at the river). Save some energy for the hike out as it is all uphill. We had a couple of teenagers and a couple of 11 year olds and three dogs. Walking by the river is really nice once you get to the bottom. Sheep Creek Hot Springs is a 5.8 kilometer moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Arboles, Colorado that features hot springs and is rated as moderate. United States ; Colorado (CO) ... Pagosa Springs, Colorado 38 contributions 21 helpful votes. To reach the springs is a 3-mile hike round-trip with an 800-foot drop going in. If you’re looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 73 hotels and other accommodation options you’ll find within a mile. Explore an array of Sheep Creek Trail, Pagosa Springs vacation rentals, including houses, apartment and condo rentals & more bookable online. So, just keep walking upriver. Relatively quick hike, not much for views but nice for being in the woods. Pagosa Springs is a budget-friendly city well known for its a beautiful riverfront and hot springs. Congratulations, you've arrived! If you'd like to find things to do in the area, you may want to check out Rocky Mountain Wildlife Park and Pagosa Springs Center for the Arts. Bayfield, Colorado GPS: 37.30283, -107.336239 Elevation: 7451' ... Good views and perfect location to have your camp while you enjoy a day hike or the hot springs that is a bit down the Sheep Creek Trail. Looks like a good place to fish. Book your next Sheep Creek Trail, Pagosa Springs vacation today! The one thing that that I would say is that people are not taking good care of the camping area and not burying their faces so it was a little gross. The hike down was all downhill. Other Things to Do Near Sheep Creek Trail Sheep Creek Trail is not the only reason to visit this region: Travel to Rainbow Hot Springs, an environmental wonder whose waters are continually heated from below. The second time in 2019 it was a sunny hot day, same week of the year before. The hot springs sit at the mouth of the granite section of the Narrows, a canyon cut by the River. Sheep Springs from Mapcarta, the free map. Delight in the wonders of the local landscape at Sheep Creek Trail. Address. Hope this review helps. Looking for exceptional deals on Sheep Creek Trail, Pagosa Springs vacation packages? Sheep Creek Trail is located in a family-friendly area of Pagosa Springs known for its magnificent mountain views and hot springs. Easy trail keep right on way down, keep left on way up. Steep on the way back up so be prepared but many different hot springs. The trail is well traveled and the first mile takes you down to the river. Northern pool temps were checked with a calibrated thermometer at around 90-92F, while the hottest pools at the southern end of the stretch maxed out around 130F in a small area, with most around 110-114F...great temps! Disregard recent review claiming there's no hot water, that isn't correct. Sheep Creek Trail is located in a family-friendly area of Pagosa Springs known for its magnificent mountain views and hot springs. A steep hike down to the river but a beautiful area. Chat live or call 1-800-454-3743 any time for help booking your hotels in Sheep Creek Trail. You'll be happy to know that there are 2 accommodation options nearby. I wish we had spots like this on the east coast! Great hike and well worth the hours of soaking. Resting along the Colorado River just 15 miles southwest of Kremmling, the Radium Hot Springs are one of Colorado’s most treasured hot springs. It is a fine drive as long as you don't meet other cars but passing with the sheer drop on one side is a hair-raising experience. The hike is short and nothing special but that is not why you will come here: it is all about the beautiful river and the hot springs in it. Sheep Creek Trail, Pagosa Springs: Address, Sheep Creek Trail Reviews: 4.5/5. There are also light to moderate amounts of algae present in the water of all the pools. Well maintained trail. Collect 10 nights get 1 free* The trail was beautiful. United States ; Colorado ... Piedra River Hot Springs. The drive to the park is not for the faint of heart either. It was perfect trail conditions. We drove at 15-20 miles per hour and were fine. Destination Clear field: Destination. Colorado / Bayfield; Sheep Creek Trailhead; Leave a Review. Sheep Spring from Mapcarta, the free map. Fished upstream half a day then hiked back to the parking area where the truck was. Bummer. The amount and condition of pools to soak in depends upon the environment and individual upkeep. Also, the drive up is interesting. You'll walk another half a mile and then hit a clearing. It’s all downhill to the creek and then all uphill to get back to car park. The boulder will be along the trail on the right about 3/4 the way to the Hot Springs. Generally, there will be a few different hot springs pools to soak in. The hot springs are about 1/2 mile upriver (not 1/8 mile like a different post mentioned). If you’re looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 73 hotels and other accommodations you’ll find within a mile. Sheep Creek Trail, Pagosa Springs: Address, Sheep Creek Trail Reviews: 4.5/5. The hike down was all downhill. Take the trail from the Sheep Creek Trailhead. We had given up on finding the hot springs. Boise National Forest: Overall Rating: C- ... No Soap, Shampoo or BIO-Soap/Shampoo Allowed in Hot Springs! Whispering Willows Hot Springs is a 3100 +/- square foot home along the banks of Chalk Creek near Nathrop, Colorado.