The Lake Trails 
Most portions of this easy trail skirt the edge of Vallecito Lake.
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The Lake Trails
North Canyon, East Creek & Graham Creek Trails
These trails head up the ridges on the east side of Vallecito Lake, following creeks with waterfalls to open meadows.
Pine River Trail
This easy to moderate trail alternates between the Pine River, meadows and canyon, frequently flowing peacefully on the flat valley floor.
Cave Basin Trail
This difficult trail is 10-miles round trip, but any portion of is great way to experience some high elevation hiking.
Vallecito Lake Trail System 
Vallecito Lake offers a variety of year-round trails just 40 minutes from Durango.
Weminuche Wilderness Trails
Within the wilderness area you can hike to high alpine valleys, mountain peaks and pristine lakes on hundreds of miles of marked trails in one of the largest wilderness areas in the U.S.
Silverton Area Trails
Near Silverton you’ll find a number of thirteeners that can be completed as day hikes, including Kendall Mountain, Kendall Peak and Stony Peak.
Colorado Trail from Champion Venture
The iconic Colorado Trail stretches 500 miles from Denver to its terminus in Durango and is one of the state’s great recreational assets.
High Country Trails
Durango has dozens of miles of high country trails located just outside of town, perfect for hiking, biking, and exploring Southwest Colorado.
Hermosa Area Trail System
The Hermosa Creek trails connect you to a variety of high country routes from Jones Creek to Pinkerton or upper Hermosa to Bolam Pass or Hotel Draw.
