Pinkerton Hot Springs near Durango, Colorado is a 0.1-mile out-and-back roadside walk that features the multi-colored hot spring.
This is not a hike but rather a short roadside stop that features a ~6-foot tall and 15-foot wide mineral hot spring. The hot spring boasts hues of orange, red, tan, and black with water that slowly pours out from the top and down into a pool before washing down the hillside. The hot spring's tan clay-like substance reflects daylight back, causing the pool of water to appear clear and almost turquoise in color. Pinkerton Hot Springs is quite the sight for a natural roadside oddity for a roadtrip stop along the Million Dollar Highway.
Parking
Visitors will find a very large parking turnout along the eastern side of US-550 north of Durango, CO. As of June 2024, the lot is large enough to fit a couple dozen vehicles.
Pets
Dogs are allowed if leashed and should be cleaned up after. Do not allow your dog to drink the hot spring water.
This is not a hike but rather a short roadside stop that features a ~6-foot tall and 15-foot wide mineral hot spring. The hot spring boasts hues of orange, red, tan, and black with water that slowly pours out from the top and down into a pool before washing down the hillside. The hot spring's tan clay-like substance reflects daylight back, causing the pool of water to appear clear and almost turquoise in color. Pinkerton Hot Springs is quite the sight for a natural roadside oddity for a roadtrip stop along the Million Dollar Highway.
Parking
Visitors will find a very large parking turnout along the eastern side of US-550 north of Durango, CO. As of June 2024, the lot is large enough to fit a couple dozen vehicles.
Pets
Dogs are allowed if leashed and should be cleaned up after. Do not allow your dog to drink the hot spring water.
