Wolf Creek Pass

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Rating: 5.0/5 (1 cast)

Wolf Creek Pass

Rating: 5.0/5 (1 cast)

Ride Description

72 miles from Monte Vista to Pagosa Springs over legendary Wolf Creek Pass at 10,850 ft above sea level

Start Location and Parking

Monte Vista, CO

Ride Directions

Head east on W Prospect Ave toward Rupert Ave/Rupert St
Turn right at Chico/Chico Camino St
Turn right at US-160
Head west on US-160 toward W Prospect Ave
Head west on US-160 toward Pintada View
Head northwest on US-160 toward Canal Rd
Head northwest on US-160 toward Highway 27A
Head northwest on US-160
Head northwest on US-160 toward 2nd Ave
Head west on Grand Ave/US-160 toward Pine St

Head west on US-160 toward Indian Head Dr
Head west on US-160 toward Highway 14C
Head west on US-160 toward El Dorado Ln
Head west on US-160 toward Beaver Creek Dr
Head southwest on US-160
Head southwest on US-160 toward Spruce Dr
Head south on US-160 toward Pass Creek Rd
Head northwest on US-160 toward Highway 402
Head southwest on US-160 toward Highway 648
Head south on US-160 toward E Fork Rd/Usfs 667
Head south on US-160 toward E Fork Rd/Usfs 667
Head southwest on US-160 toward Jackson Mt Rd
Head southwest on US-160

Food, Coffee, and Juice Joints

Plenty of places for food in both Monte Vista and Pagosa Springs

Bathrooms along the route

South Fork is the last stop before the long climb over Wolf Creek Pass

Recommended Bike Shops

Kristi Mountain Sports in Alamosa (16 miles east of Monte Vista on rte. 160)

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