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Wolf-Creek
Pass is located in the Rio Grande National Forest in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado, approximately 75 miles east of Durango and 65 miles west of Alamosa. The Wolf Creek Ski Area is situated between Pagosa Springs and South Fork. The ski area is known for "The Most Snow in Colorado," - around 465 inches annually. This family resort is located on scenic Highway 160 and has a versatile terrain that includes 1,600 acres along a high alpine ridge serviced by two triples, two doubles and one quad chairlift - and one magic carpet. Skiing and snowboarding at Wolf Creek ranges from beginner to expert. Wolf Creek also has nearly 10 kilometers of cross-country ski trails. There is no lodging on site, but on either side of Wolf Creek (Pagosa Springs on the west side and South Fork on the east) you will find everything from rustic lodges to resort condominiums, along with fine dining, shopping and entertainment. The top of Wolf Creek Pass is at 10,850 feet above sea level. Here, you'll find a rest area and a sign commemorating the Continental Divide. The Continental Divide Scenic Trail crosses the road and follows the ridges north and south. The views are incredible and there are some areas to pull over for picture taking. The western side takes you down the hill to Treasure Falls, a beautiful 100-foot waterfall that flows most of the year, and at the bottom of the mountain, you enter San Juan River Valley. The road then takes you straight into the town of Pagosa Springs.
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Wolf Creek Vacation Rentals
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Wolf Creek Hotels and Resorts
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| Budget Host Ute Bluff Lodge | 27680 W Hwy 160 | South Fork, CO | 15.9 mi. | (800) 473-0595 | | Chinook Lodge And Smokehouse | 29666 W US Hwy 160 | South Fork, CO | 15.9 mi. | (719) 873-9993 | | Wolf Creek Ski Lodge & Motel | 13042 W Hyw 160 | South Fork, CO | 15.9 mi. | (800) 874-0416 | | Best Value High Country Lodge | 3821 Hwy 160 East | Pagosa Springs, CO | 18.5 mi. | (970) 264-4181 | | Best Western Oakridge Lodge | 158 Hot SPGS Blvd | Pagosa Springs, CO | 18.5 mi. | (970) 264-4173 | | Econo Lodge | 315 Navajo Trail Dr | Pagosa Springs, CO | 18.5 mi. | (970) 731-2701 | | Pagosa Lodge | 3505 W Hwy 160 | Pagosa Springs, CO | 18.5 mi. | (970) 731-4141 | | The Spring Inn | 165 Hot SPGS Blvd | Pagosa Springs, CO | 18.5 mi. | (800) 225-0934 | | Holiday Inn Express Pagosa Springs | 2 Solomon Dr | Pagosa Springs, CO | 20.2 mi. | (970) 731-5101 | | Super 8 | 8 Solomon Dr | Pagosa Springs, CO | 20.2 mi. | (970) 731-4005 |
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| Old Firehouse Bed & Breakfast | Main St | Creede, CO | 26.9 mi. | (719) 658-0212 |
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Wolf Creek Weather & Climate
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Southwest Colorado has a four-season alpine climate. This region is on the Western Slope of the Continental Divide at 7,200 feet above sea level. The combination of high desert plateau and Rocky Mountains to the north and east create an unusually mild climate. Temperatures here are much cooler in the summer than most of the surrounding southwestern United States. The area is also blessed with 300 days of sunshine per year. The climate of any particular place in this region is profoundly affected by differences in elevation, and to a lesser degree, by the orientation of mountain ranges and valleys and wind direction. Wide variations occur within short distances.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
31°F |
3°F |
3.92 in. |
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| February |
31°F |
5°F |
4.25 in. |
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| March |
34°F |
10°F |
5.29 in. |
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| April |
40°F |
17°F |
3.31 in. |
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| May |
49°F |
27°F |
2.47 in. |
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| June |
60°F |
34°F |
1.71 in. |
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| July |
65°F |
40°F |
3.70 in. |
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| August |
64°F |
39°F |
4.71 in. |
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| September |
57°F |
33°F |
4.31 in. |
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| October |
47°F |
23°F |
4.96 in. |
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| November |
36°F |
11°F |
4.30 in. |
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| December |
31°F |
5°F |
3.54 in. |
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Wolf Creek Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are Stevens Field (2V1) located about 19 miles southwest of Wolf Creek in Pagosa Springs, Colorado, San Luis Valley Regional Bergman Field (ALS) located approximately 50 miles east of Wolf Creek in Alamosa, Colorado, the Durango La Plata County airport (DRO) located roughly 57 miles west of Wolf Creek in Durango, Colorado, and finally the Gunnison Crested Butte Regional airport (GUC) located around 73 miles north of Wolf Creek in Gunnison, Colorado.
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Wolf Creek Attractions
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| | | Ski Areas |
| Purgatory | Durango | CO | 61.2 mi. | | | Telluride | Telluride | CO | 64.2 mi. | | | Red River Ski Area | Red River | NM | 93.0 mi. | | | Crested Butte | Crested Butte | CO | 97.0 mi. | | | Sipapu Ski Area | Vadito | NM | 108.2 mi. | | | Angel Fire | Angel Fire | NM | 111.9 mi. | | | Pajarito Mountain | Los Alamos | NM | 112.9 mi. | | | Aspen | Aspen | CO | 118.7 mi. | | | Aspen Highlands | Aspen | CO | 118.7 mi. | | | Snowmass | Aspen | CO | 118.7 mi. | | | Tiehack | Aspen | CO | 118.7 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Fred Harman Art Museum | Pagosa Springs | CO | 18.5 mi. | (Art) |
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