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First Fork Trail BikingHikingTrail Running

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Region:
Condition: Poor
Difficulty:
Trail Length: 3.5 miles
Distance from Durango: 10 miles
Gain: 1650 ft
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First Fork Trail is a moderate 3.5-mile trail that can be accessed from Missionary Ridge Trail or Red Creek Trail.


Missionary Ridge Trail BikingHikingTrail Running

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Region:
Condition: Poor
Difficulty:
Trail Length: 9 miles
Distance from Durango: 10 miles
Gain: 2600 ft
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Missionary Ridge Trail is a 9-mile difficult trail along the top of Missionary Ridge.


East Fork Trail BikingHiking

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Region:
Condition: Poor
Difficulty:
Trail Length: 6.6 miles
Distance from Durango: 29 miles
Gain: 1400 ft
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Most commonly used as a mountain bike route, ride up Hermosa Park Road to East Fork onto Hwy 145, you can ride north up Hwy 145 to Scotch Creek and return to Hermosa.


Cunningham Gulch Hiking

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Region:
Condition: Poor
Difficulty:
Trail Length: 1.8 miles
Distance from Durango: 57 miles
Gain: 1350 ft
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Meeting with the Highland Mary Lakes connector, Cunningham Gulch bring you to unhindered views of Mount Rhonda, Kendall Peak, and Little Giant Peak before ending at the Colorado Trail.


Graysill Trail BikingHikingTrail Running

Colorado Pass Trail Wildflowers High Country Trails 2000
Region:
Condition: Poor
Difficulty:
Trail Length: 2.4 miles
Distance from Durango: 29 miles
Gain: 1768 ft
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Graysill Trail spurs from the Colorado Trail (at high country) to Cascade Creek Trail and gains/ascends 1,770 feet in 3 miles.


Highland Mary Lakes Hiking

Region:
Condition: Poor
Difficulty:
Trail Length: 3 miles
Distance from Durango: 57 miles
Gain: 1500 ft
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The Highland Mary Lakes trail is an exception, providing day hikers quick access to this alpine wonderland.


West Lime Creek BikingHikingTrail Running

Region:
Condition: Good
Difficulty:
Trail Length: 2.5 miles
Distance from Durango: 34 miles
Gain: 1100 ft
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West Lime Creek Trail (FS #679) follows provides access to a variety of high-country trails, waterfalls, dispersed campsites and excellent views.


Coal Creek Trail BikingHikingTrail Running

Region:
Condition: Poor
Difficulty:
Trail Length: 3 miles
Distance from Durango: 35 miles
Gain: 1550 ft
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Coal Creek is a popular downhill bike route to the highway, accessed from Deer Creek Trail or Engineer Mountain Trail.


Engine Creek Trail BikingHikingTrail Running

Region:
Condition: Poor
Difficulty:
Trail Length: 3.4 miles
Distance from Durango: 40 miles
Gain: 1900 ft
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Engine Creek Trail is part of a loop for mountain biking and hiking starting from the Molas Pass Campground.


Cascade Creek Trail BikingHikingTrail Running

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Region:
Condition: Poor
Difficulty:
Trail Length: 8.1 miles
Distance from Durango: 29 miles
Gain: 835 ft
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Cascade Creek follows along the western base of the mountain and often sees less traffic than other popular high-country trails in the area.


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