Wolf Creek Transportation
Wolf Creek is an isolated ski resort on the Continental Divide in SW Colorado. Getting here requires driving up Wolf Creek Pass to the resort’s base area on the eastern side. The highway over this pass is US HWY 160, and the max elevation of this roadway is 10,856′.
Wolf Creek Ski Shuttles & Transportation Deals
Check below for local transportation companies that bring skiers and snowboarders to the Wolf Creek Ski Area from Pagosa Springs and Durango.
Wilderness Journeys Pagosa
This is one of the few companies that runs a shuttle up to Wolf Creek right now. They also offer airport transportation from the Durango airport, and general private transportation around this area of Colorado.
Wolf Creek Transportation FAQ
The drive to Wolf Creek takes approximately 30 minutes from Pagosa Springs. Durango is located approximately 1 hr 45 minutes away to the west.
The San Luis Regional Airport and the Durango-La Plata County Airport are the two closest airports with commercial flights servicing the area.
South Fork, CO is located just over 18 miles from the Wolf Creek Ski Area. Pagosa Springs is located approx. 24 miles away.
US Highway 160 is the only road to Wolf Creek – This highway over Wolf Creek Pass is the only way to get to the Wolf Creek Ski Area. If the pass is closed, you won’t be able to access the mountain.
Wolf Creek Pass
Wolf Creek Pass is one of 15 paved roadways that cross the Continental Divide in Colorado. This isn’t the most dangerous mountain pass in Colorado, but it does get a lot of snow, so driving to Wolf Creek can be dangerous during bad weather (also during good weather).
Driving Distances to Wolf Creek
How far is it to Wolf Creek? Here are some local driving distances:
- South Fork: 18 Miles
- Pagosa Springs: 24 Miles
- Alamosa: 65 Miles
- Durango: 84 Miles
- Colorado Springs: 217 Miles
- Denver: 253 Miles
Directions to Wolf Creek
Durango to Wolf Creek – Take US 550 south through town, and then head east on US 160 just to the south of Durango. Stay on US 160 until you go over Wolf Creek Pass.
Pagosa Springs to Wolf Creek – East on US 160 to the ski resort… nice and simple in good weather.
Alamosa to Wolf Creek – Take US 285 west to Monte Vista. Next, take US 160 west out of Monte Vista towards Wolf Creek. Monte Vista to Wolf Creek Ski Area is about 56 miles.