This 16.8 mile out and back trail leads to stunning views of the Hermosa Creek Wilderness. You may not see anyone else while on your adventure, but please still anticipate dogs off leash.
In 2022, Durango Trails, working with the City of Durango, created a one-mile contour trail to replace an old 30% slope fire access road. This new trail connects to the Progressive Ridge, an area with many trails including: Charmed, EZ, Flame Out, Extended Ridge, Half Ridge, Charmed, EZ, Kitty Charmer, Raider Ridge and Hyper Extended Ridge.
ALERT: Ice Lakes Trail is CLOSED. A fire was reported on the afternoon of October 19, 2020, west of Silverton, CO on the north side of the South Mineral Creek Road (FS585). The fire area includes the Ice Lakes Trail and the Clear Lake Road. Public entry into this area is prohibited for the safety of users.
Great hiking just north of Durango in between Hermosa and Purgatory.
The High Point on the Colorado Trail is 10 miles from the Colorado Trail trailhead, it doesn’t not have a sign but is a local’s favorite hang out.
San Juan National Forest Roads are closed seasonally to wheeled motorized vehicles to protect critical wildlife habitat and/or to prevent damage to road surfaces.
The Aspen Loop is a 39 mile double track loop. There are some steep climbs and some rocky areas, but in general a very rideable, hikeable trail.
This gently graded, primarily non-technical trail follows an old narrow-gauge rail line for roughly 19 miles from the 10,222-foot Lizard Head Pass back toward the town of Telluride.
Durango’s newest trail! SkyRaider connects the Powerline Trail to Raider Ridge.
Located just a little over 2 hours from Durango, Telluride’s trails offer a range of outdoor activities
Trails are the cornerstone of our community and the gateway to the outdoors.
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