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Dutch Creek Trail BikingHikingTrail Running

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Region:
Condition: Poor
Difficulty:
Trail Length: 11 miles
Distance from Durango: 35 miles
Gain: 2500 ft
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Dutch Creek Trail is a mostly downhill trail that runs along the creek and through lots of aspen groves and creek crossings.


Little Elk Trail BikingHikingTrail Running

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Region:
Condition: Poor
Difficulty:
Trail Length: 11.1 miles
Distance from Durango: 35 miles
Gain: 3900 ft
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Little Elk Creek is an 11-mile difficult trail connecting the main Hermosa Creek Trail into Dutch Creek.


Elbert Creek Trail BikingHikingTrail Running

Region:
Condition: Poor
Difficulty:
Trail Length: 9.7 miles
Distance from Durango: 27 miles
Gain: 4000 ft
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The views from Purgatory Cliffs at the top of the Elbert Creek trail overlooking the Needles are beautiful no matter what time of year you scale the heights; however, there is almost no better place to witness the changing aspens in the fall.


Hermosa Creek Trail BikingHikingTrail Running

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Region:
Condition: Poor
Difficulty:
Trail Length: 19.1 miles
Distance from Durango: 35 miles
Gain: 2330 ft
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The main Hermosa Creek Trail is always the most well-worn route and sees several junctions in the 12.7-mile one way.


Rico-Silverton Trail BikingHikingTrail Running

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Region:
Condition: Poor
Difficulty:
Trail Length: 2.4 miles
Distance from Durango: 57 miles
Gain: 1828 ft
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Rico-Silverton Trail ascends two high mountain passes in 2.4 miles, thus affording excellent views and good opportunities for photography.


Sharkstooth Trail BikingHikingTrail Running

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Region:
Condition: Poor
Difficulty:
Trail Length: 6.6 miles
Distance from Durango: 23 miles
Gain: 1932 ft
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Sharkstooth Trail is a 6.6 mile (one way) trail to Sharkstooth Pass, with many excellent views of Hesperus Mountain along the way.


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