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Gate 5 Trailhead – Newt Jack Trail loop from Lake Pagosa

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United States

Colorado

Archuleta County

Gate 5 Trailhead – Newt Jack Trail loop from Lake Pagosa

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Gate 5 Trailhead – Newt Jack Trail loop from Lake Pagosa

02:28

28.5km

360m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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San Juan National Forest

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3.20 km

Gate 5 Trailhead

Highlight • Parking

This convenient gravel trailhead is reserved for PLPOA members (locals) only, if you are visiting from out of town there are other trailheads up the road from which you can access the extensive trail system.

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8.26 km

Newt Jack Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Newt Jack is a popular trail for accessing the other trails in this part of San Juan National Forest. The path itself is really rocky, so it's a pretty bumpy …

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10.3 km

Newt Jack Spring Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Hidden just a bit off the Round Park (#304) trail you will find Newt Jack Spring Reservoir. From this area you have some nice views of the surrounding mountains and the fields and forests.

Tip by

16.8 km

Perino Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Small reservoir in the San Juan National Forest.

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28.5 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.1 km

3.92 km

2.14 km

384 m

Surfaces

21.9 km

4.06 km

2.58 km

Elevation

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Highest point (2,470 m)

Lowest point (2,300 m)

Weather

Thursday 25 June

27°C

7°C

42 %

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