Other names · Wolf Creek Ski Area
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Typically late October to early April
A broad planning range from the historical guide, conditions permitting. Use the operator’s schedule for your travel dates.
Official schedules & conditions ↗- Official website
- https://wolfcreekski.com/
- Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
- Vertical drop (ft)
- 1604
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- Skiable area (acres)
- 1600
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- Reported average snowfall (in)
- 430
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- Base elevation (ft)
- 10300
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- Summit elevation (ft)
- 11904
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Historical mountain figures awaiting field-level confirmation: Longest run (mi).
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Getting to Wolf Creek ↗US-160 approach. South Fork is 18 miles away, Pagosa Springs 23. San Luis Valley Regional Airport is 68 miles and Durango–La Plata County Airport 80 miles. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Wolf Creek mountain guide ↗Navajo Trail is the longest run at two miles. Raven serves beginners and intermediates. The mountain gives early November to early April as the typical season. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Wolf Creek sidebounds and Nordic trails ↗Alberta Peak has a roughly 25-minute expert hike and steep open terrain. Knife Ridge has cliff and rock hazards and expert-only chutes. Nordic loops are accessed from the Alberta lot. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Colorado scenic byways ↗Silver Thread byway connects South Fork with Creede and Lake City. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
South Fork 2025 visitor guide ↗Visitor guide gives an approximate town population of 500. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
The Springs Resort & Spa | Hot Springs in Pagosa Springs, CO ↗The Springs Resort & Spa is at 323 Hot Springs Blvd in Pagosa Springs. Its structured property record describes over 50 mineral-rich pools, 24-hour soaking access for overnight guests, a full-service spa, panoramic salt-therapy sauna, adults-only spa pools and the Wild Finch restaurant. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.
**Official Website** Pagosa RiverWalk Inn | Pagosa Springs Hotel ↗Pagosa RiverWalk Inn is at 260 E Pagosa St on the San Juan River. The direct page lists several king, two-queen and family room layouts, free continental breakfast, parking and Wi-Fi, a guest hot tub and dry cedar sauna, and describes Wolf Creek Ski Area as a short drive. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Healing Waters Resort & Spa – Pagosa Springs accommodation ↗The Pagosa Springs operator offers rooms, suites and park-model cabins. Guests have access to a mineral pool, outdoor soaking tub and indoor baths. Some suites include kitchens. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
South Fork Visitor Center – Wolf Creek Ranch Ski Lodge ↗The South Fork visitor directory identifies Wolf Creek Ranch Ski Lodge, its rooms and cabins and local contact details. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Wolf Creek dining and shopping ↗Upper Lodge is the cafeteria for hot food, quick bites and drinks. Prospector Grill is behind the ticket office. Base Camp beside Raven is the picnic facility; Pathfinder Bar is inside Wolf Creek Lodge. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Riff Raff Brewing Company ↗Riff Raff Brewing Company Riverside Sports Bar. This Riff Raff Brewing Company location sits on the majestic San Juan River featuring river and mountain views below Wolf Creek Pass. Sip a craft beer or cocktail and enjoy a creative appetizer and a food menu highlighting gastropub-esque salads, burgers and fun-fried items. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Kip's Grill & Cantina ↗KIP'S GRILL and CANTINA PAGOSA SPRINGS. Kip's Grill in Pagosa was started as an independent franchise in 2006. Kip's Grill and Cantina 121 Pagosa Street Pagosa Springs, CO 970-264-3663. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.
