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Roaring Fork Trail BikingHiking

Region:
Condition: Fair
Difficulty:
Trail Length: 8.4 miles
Distance from Durango: 75 miles
Gain: 2834 ft
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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.


Cutthroat Trail BikingHikingTrail Running

Region:
Condition: Good
Difficulty:
Trail Length: 5.5 miles
Distance from Durango: 30 miles
Gain: ft
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Cutthroat is a 5.5 mile trail above the East Fork of Hermosa Creek beginning at the intersection of Relay Creek and Cascade Divide Road.


Haviland Lake Trails BikingHikingTrail RunningWinter Recreation

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Region:
Condition: Good
Trail Length: 9 miles
Distance from Durango: 20.2 miles
Gain: 554 ft
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This scenic 9-mile network of trails sits between Elbert Creek and Highway 550, connecting Haviland Lake Park and Chris Park. This network is used year-round by equestrians, hikers, bikers, skiers and snowshoers.


Junction Creek Road (USFS 171) Winter Recreation

Region:
Condition: Good
Trail Length: miles
Distance from Durango: 5 miles
Gain: ft
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Junction Creek Road is a great area for touring skiing and fat biking (once compacted). Start just past the lower gate.


Purgatory Nordic Center Winter Recreation

Region:
Condition: Closed
Trail Length: miles
Distance from Durango: 26 miles
Gain: ft
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Purgatory Nordic Center is groomed for cross country skiing and you must purchase a pass to ski. Dogs are not allowed.


Mitchell Lakes Trail BikingHikingTrail Running

Region:
Condition: Good
Difficulty:
Trail Length: 8.2 miles
Distance from Durango: 15 miles
Gain: 2850 ft
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Great hiking just north of Durango in between Hermosa and Purgatory.


High Point BikingHikingTrail Running

Region:
Condition: Good
Difficulty:
Trail Length: 7 miles
Distance from Durango: 5 miles
Gain: 1500 ft
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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.


Big Lick Biking

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Region:
Condition: Good
Difficulty:
Trail Length: 6 miles
Distance from Durango: 35 miles
Gain: 1700 ft
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Bolam Pass Road climbs 4 miles until the road levels out and connects to the Colorado Trail (at high country).


La Plata Canyon BikingHikingTrail RunningWinter Recreation

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Region:
Condition: Good
Difficulty:
Trail Length: 9.3 miles
Distance from Durango: 18 miles
Gain: 2800 ft
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La Plata Canyon trail is a long sustained climb up the La Plata Canyon Road to the Colorado Trail at Kennebec Pass.


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