PAGOSA Locations - thursdays   

Paint Out leader  Lise Neer  

Email: lisegneer@yahoo.com       Cell:   303 249 8621 

START TIME  9:00 AM

All Paintouts are on Thursday, from 9:00-Noon, unless otherwise noted.

Host, Lise Neer 303-249-8621 (text OK; some areas may not have cell service)

JULY - AUGUST SCHEDULE

7/2/26  Highlands Park 

From Hwy 160 take N. Pagosa Blvd. about 6 miles; turn left at mailboxes and park in lot just beyond. 

Parking lot (dirt), playground, benches, shade 

Views, trees, shade, benches, trail. 

https://maps.app.goo.gl/fjupJVM4tTqSqJum7

7/9/26   Bruce Spruce Ranch 

Meet in front of Bruce Spruce Office (no cell coverage unless using wifi--inquire at office).
Drive east from Pagosa toward Treasure Falls, turn left at Bruce Spruce CG sign (231 West Fork Rd.) 
15.3 miles from Jct. 160 & 84 
Tall trees, mountain views, creek, trails; restrooms in shower house.
Camp the night before or drive up and find a parking spot on Friday morning; carpooling encouraged--limited parking
https://brucespruceranch.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/bruce-spruce-ranch-grounds-map-lg.png https://maps.app.goo.gl/TDGQL6mqEwme2gHF9

7/16/26   Highlands Park 

Off N. Pagosa Blvd.; turn at mailboxes just south of Saddle Cir. 

Parking lot (dirt), playground, benches, shade 

Peak views, trees, shade, benches, trail 

https://maps.app.goo.gl/fjupJVM4tTqSqJum7

7/23/26   Piedra River Trail     (Lise gone so No host for this paint out)

Take Piedra / CR 600 about 19 miles from downtown Pagosa; parking lot on left, trail runs south along the river. 

https://pagosatrails.org/portfolio/piedra-river-trail-no/ 

Scenic views, hiking if interested, river access, CG bathroom. Can be windy/sunny. 

Option: park on Taylor Ln. pullout near Upper Piedra Campground, rather than hike to a painting spot. 

https://maps.app.goo.gl/4HZezzKYhj7wwfCY9

7/30/26   CR 630 in Turkey Springs   (Lise gone so No host for this paint out)

Located 3.1 miles from Piedra/CR 600; follow Turkey Springs Rd to CR 630; turn right & drive ~1 mile; park at the ATV parking area on left (look for ATV sign and map). 

Dirt parking lot, no facilities; some shade; bring water, sunscreen & snacks. 

Panoramic view of Pagosa Peak and surrounding mountains beyond wide-open range.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/PCZKEVGyqkPM89Ge8

8/6/26   La Ventana / South Hatcher shore 

Turn left onto La Ventana from Piedra (CR 600) at South Shore Estates sign; pkg lot & shelter on right. 

Porta-john, picnic shelter, paved parking, views, water, fishing dock, trail.

Rocky (dry if past runoff season) streambed and cliff; fishing jetty, lake & mountain views 

https://maps.app.goo.gl/CGetwP2iiZf9dVVa8

8/13/26   Powerline Trailhead

Small parking area, corner of Aspenglow and N. Pagosa Blvd. 

Short walk downhill to Dutton Creek, or along the ridge to find a good spot. 

No services. 

Wooded trail, may encounter hikers and MTBers on trail. Possible views of Dutton Creek; shade. 

https://maps.app.goo.gl/2TiWkwUuMJh246py8

8/20/26   Yamaguchi Park

Park at the Pickle Ball Courts, and walk toward the Yamaguchi Takeout on the river. 

Restrooms in the park; shade structure, possibly water fountains 

Trees, river access, pavillion, view of Pagosa Peak, people recreating 

https://maps.app.goo.gl/jJvge68KgVKvFney9

8/27/26    West Fork/Bruce Spruce Campground 

Meet in front of Bruce Spruce Office (no cell coverage unless using wifi--inquire at office).

Drive east from Pagosa toward Treasure Falls, turn left at Bruce Spruce CG sign (231 West Fork Rd.) 

15.3 miles from Jct. 160 & 84 

Tall trees, mountain views, creek, trails; restrooms in shower house.

Camp the night before or drive up and find a parking spot on Friday morning; carpooling encouraged--limited parking
https://brucespruceranch.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/bruce-spruce-ranch-grounds-map-lg.png https://maps.app.goo.gl/TDGQL6mqEwme2gHF9