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Rainbow Hot Springs

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Rory & Breezy
November 18, 2017
IF you have the time, it is a great hike.
Lauren
April 22, 2019
Rainbow Hot Springs is a primitive and isolated hot springs, north of Pagosa Springs. It involves a lengthy hike into the secluded Weminuche Wilderness Area. The soak is worth the 4.5 mile one-way hike. You’ll be rewarded with exceptional views and a therapeutic, relaxing time. From Pagosa Springs – Head northeast on US 160 for about 16 miles to the sign for West Fork Campground. The sign is on the left (west) side of the highway and southwest side of Wolf Creek Pass. Take the West Fork Campground road (CR 648), following signs for West Fork Campground and Born Lake. It is about 7 miles until you reach the West Fork Trail-head parking. Depending on road closures, the hike-to Rainbow Hot Springs is between 4 and 5 miles. Sometimes the last mile or so of the West Fork Campground road is closed for construction. The hike gains about 1,000 feet in elevation, so expect a real workout. The way back will be easier though! Began hiking up the trail past the Borns Lake community of cabins. While following the West Fork Trail in search of Rainbow Hot Springs, keep an eye for signs and clues. The trail is usually marked during the beginning of the hike but can be tough to follow towards the end. The route involves old forest roads, bridges, streams and narrow edges. The last mile is probably the toughest. Near the end look for camp sights, old fire rings and signs of people.
Rainbow Hot Springs is a primitive and isolated hot springs, north of Pagosa Springs. It involves a lengthy hike into the secluded Weminuche Wilderness Area. The soak is worth the 4.5 mile one-way hike. You’ll be rewarded with exceptional views and a therapeutic, relaxing time. From Pagosa Springs…
Adrienne
July 7, 2021
Rainbow Hot Springs is a 10 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Pagosa Springs, Colorado that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from June until September. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
David
June 20, 2022
Be rewarded halfway through a 10 mile by soaking in a natural hot springs. It's a small spring so try to go early and on a weekday if you can. A scenic hike that's worth it even if you don't soak.
Sarah
September 7, 2021
Rainbow Hot Springs is a 10 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Pagosa Springs, Colorado that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from June until September. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Directions to Trailhead: Take Highway 160 (towards Wolf Creek Pass) about 16 miles until you see a sign for West Fork Campground (just before you get to Treasure Falls). Take West Fork Campground Rd. (CR-648) about 7 miles to West Fork Trailhead (follow the sign that points to West Fork Campground 1.0 mile - don't follow 648A or 648B). Directions to Rainbow Hot Springs: (West Fork Trail-561) From the parking lot to the first campsite I found it was 7.56 miles. From the parking lot you will follow a jeep road passing several private residences. The beginning of the trail is marked very well to warn you where property lines are. The jeep road ends 0.2 miles in and you will follow the trail along West Fork Canyon. The sign for Weminuche Wilderness is 2.36 miles in. From this sign you will go 0.07 miles to the first of 3 man-made bridges. From this bridge you will go 1.72 miles where you will see a waterfall to the left and a water crossing. From the waterfall you will go 0.41 miles to the 2nd man-made bridge. Another 0.25 miles and you will cross the 3rd man-made bridge and see a sign marked ‘Main Trail’. Stay on the main trail which will take you 200ft. up the east side of the canyon. Another 1.0 mile and keep your eyes peeled for the Beaver Creek Trail sign on the right side of the trail (it was closed when I went). Stay on the main trail. You should cross 3 or 4 drainages (the first may be dried up depending on the rainfall). The last drainage is fed by a waterfall to your right. Continue to follow the trail up the hill until the trail forks. Follow the trail to the left where you will see the first campsite (fire ring and 2 log benches). The campsite sits right on the edge of the canyon and oversees the hot springs and river. There is a steep trail from the campsite that takes you down to the hot springs.
Rainbow Hot Springs is a 10 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Pagosa Springs, Colorado that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from June until September. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be…

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Rainbow Hot Springs
Pagosa Springs, CO
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