by Norm Vance Always navigate with a U.S. National Forest Service Map and U.S.G.S. Topo Maps when possible. On the maps, FDR numbers refer to like numbers on the Forest Service Map identifying forest access roads. Other three-digit numbers identify non-improved roads and trails. The Forest Service Map is difficult for people with impaired vision. [...]
by Norm Vance There are many short off-road trails in the Pagosa Country area but many are too short to cover here. Most of the old trails have either been closed to motorized use or improved to Forest Access Road status. There are hundreds of miles of these improved roads the off-road driver will enjoy. [...]
by Norm Vance The East Fork Road and Elwood Pass are special places in Pagosa Country. The East Fork of the San Juan River flows down from the lofty heights of the Continental Divide. Water from melting snow plunges down a narrow canyon and then flows into a great wide valley at lower elevation and [...]
by Norm Vance Consider that the San Juan Mountain area was one of the last conquered places in our country. The ruggedness and altitude of the Continental Divide stopped most people from entering the area. Indians traveled the area in summer on hunting trips. Whiteman learned to navigate and travel east -west by detouring many [...]
