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Durango Magazine Celebrates Durango Trails and ED Mary Monroe Brown’s Legacy
Durango Magazine Celebrates Durango Trails and ED Mary Monroe Brown’s Legacy Read the article here
Seasonal Wildlife Closures Dec. 1 through April 15
Video campaign highlights the importance of respecting seasonal wildlife closures in Durango – in effect Dec. 1, 2024. Ever wonder why certain trails in Durango …
Colorado Gives Day Early Giving starts today
Colorado Gives Day Early Giving starts today As you reflect on your hikes, runs, or mountain bike rides this year, did you notice the hundreds …
Durango Trails Announces New Executive Director
Durango Trails Announces New Executive Director Durango, CO – [November 13, 2024] – Durango Trails, a leading nonprofit dedicated to trail development and community building, …
Big Announcement
The @usacycling has announced the mountain bike team for the Olympic Games for Paris including @@rj_amos, @christopherblevs and @saviliablunk. The Durango streak continues with hometown …
Join Us for Earth Day Celebrations
Thursday, April 18 Release of Trail Crew Brew at Ska Brewing 4pm to 7pm View Details Saturday, April 20 Trailwork Kick Off! View Details Monday, …
Seasonal Wildlife Closure December 1-April
Seasonal Wildlife Closures VIEW DURANGO WINTER WILDLIFE CLOSURE MAP Colorado Parks and Wildlife seasonal wildlife closures are December 1 through April 15, with possible extension to …
Sepp Kuss Vuelta a España Homecoming Celebration
Sepp Kuss Celebration Schedule of Events – Thursday, October 19, 2023 Parking is limited: all attendees are encouraged to ride their bikes to the event …
Back to SchooP program announced
Release Back to SchooP 2023 Durango, Colorado -The City of Durango, the La Plata County Humane Society, Visit Durango, and Durango Trails are launching a …
Durango Trails Spring Membership Join|Renew
Trail Crew Brew Release Party We’re thrilled to announce our annual spring Membership Party coming up on Friday, April 21, 2023 at Ska Brewing! Hosted …
Showshoeing Around Durango
Guide to Snowshoeing in Durango Durango is known for some of the best snowshoeing around. With an abundance of trails and millions of acres of …
Winter Trail Conditions
Happy New Year! 2023 snow conditions provide various winter trail recreation options. Check out our updated Winter Trail Conditions Page and learn about the winter …
Seasonal Wildlife Closures Dec. 1 through April 15
Video campaign highlights the importance of respecting seasonal wildlife closures in Durango – in effect Dec. 1, 2022. Ever wonder why certain trails in Durango …
Fall in the San Juans
Fall is the perfect time to hit the trails. Flowing through trail to the sound of golden aspen leaves under your tires or shoe tread; being outdoors rarely feels so good. There are notes of summer and hints of winter, and nothing beats being outdoors surrounded by the golden, red, yellow and green hues.
Half Ridge Trail Opens!
Durango Trails is excited to announce the opening of a new trail connecting Powerline and Zipline to the Ridge! We’re thrilled to announce with the …
Thank You to Our Sky Steps Volunteers!
Pent-up desire to participate in volunteer events has produced incredible early-season support! Special thanks to the 8th-grade students and teachers at Miller Middle School for …
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Now In Place
The San Juan National Forest has implemented Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Beginning Today, May 20!(this is in addition to LaPlata County Stage 1 restrictions) The …
Seasonal Wildlife Closures Dec. 1 through April 15
Video campaign highlights the importance of respecting seasonal wildlife closures in Durango – in effect Dec. 1, 2021. Ever wonder why certain trails in Durango …
Durango Trails Working on Animas Mountain
Working with our land management partners at the Bureau of Land Management, Durango Trails has been hard at work completing trails at Animas Mountain. The BLM fire crew cleared the lines and the Durango Trails crew has been busy installing grade reversals, outslope as well as drainage features, and finish work on the new construction.
Logging Operations in Log Chutes
The USFS is doing a fuels thinning project in Log Chutes. The entire trail remains open.
Here are some specific details directly from the contractor: The contractor will be camping in the area above the camping closure past the overlook and traveling down to the site everyday 6:30ish. There should be a barrier at the intersection of Logchutes Two and the JC creek road.
Family-Friendly Hikes
Labor Day is just around the corner. Before school starts, here are few great family friendly hikes to get in!
Durango’s National, World Champions & Olympians
July 2021 has proved to be the winningest July in Durango history! We say Durango has more national, world champions and Olympians than any town …
Durango Trails Launches Durango Trail Love Campaign
The trails love you, love them back. Learn more about how to show a little Durango Trail Love this season.
Stage I Fire Restrictions Now in Place
As of June 16, 2021 La Plata County and the San Juan National Forest have enacted Stage I Fire Restrictions. Southwest Colorado is in extreme …
Celebrate the launch of Trail Crew Brew!
Celebrate the launch of of Trail Crew Brew at our Spring Fundraiser and 2020 30th Anniversary Celebration Re-Do! Ride-thru, walk-thru or drive-thru to meet the crew, join or renew, and enjoy a Trail Crew Brew!
Trail Etiquette: Muddy Trails
It’s that time of year, shoulder season, mud season but certainly not riding your mountain biking at lunch time season. It’s best to avoid standing water and mud.
Welcome to Durango’s Trails: Tips for Visitors
Welcome to Durango’s trails! Whether you are visiting our area or are simply a new local trail user, we hope you enjoy your time on …
RidgeView (formerly SkyRaider) Trail Opens!
Durango Trails is excited to announce the opening of a new trail connecting Powerline to Extended Ridge! After an unprecedented spring season, Durango Trails, working …
Updated COVID-19 Recreation Guidelines
Information to stay safe on the trails as of November 2020.
Safe Trail Use During COVID-19
Updated May 22, 2020. The Colorado Stay at Home Order that went into effect March 26 was changed to a “Safer-at-Home” order on April 27th. …
COVID 19 and Public Lands
While we strongly agree that sunshine, getting outdoors and connecting with nature is an antidote for mental and physical and health, we are also paying …
SW CO Gives
Southwest Colorado Gives is a collaborative effort spearheaded by the Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado to inspire generosity in our five county community and increase …
Please Volunteer: Sign Up to help Durango Trails 2000 at the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Holiday Bloomer Sale
Volunteer spots have been filled. Thank you to everyone who signed up to help! Volunteers are needed to work the RMCF Holiday Bloomer Sale …
Durango Trails Town Challenge Fundraiser
Donate in honor of the Durango Trails Town Challenge to support our local trails! Payson McElveen invites Durango to conquer every trail McElveen project benefits …
Ed Zink
Our friend, mentor, and hero has passed. We are forever grateful for Ed’s vision and dedication to our community. The family has requested that contributions …
Don’t Miss the Trails and Ales Party on April 22!
You’re invited to join Trails 2000 for our annual spring membership event to kick off the 2019 trail season: the Trails and Ales Party, on Monday, …
Winter Trail Reporters Wanted
Are you out and about fat biking, ski-touring, hiking? We need your help to update the Winter Trail Conditions page. Please submit photos and a …
Schedule Donations Now for Colorado Gives Day
Give where you live & play | Donate to Trails 2000 for Colorado Gives Day So many of us – whether locals or visitors; recreation-ists …
Give Now to Your Trails: Year End Campaign
Your Trails | Our Community | Give to Our Year End Campaign 2018 memories will be centered around the 416 fire, greatly impacting our residents, …
Volunteer at Rocky Mountain Chocolate Sale
Registration is now closed. Thank you to all who signed up!
Watch our Fall Video & Help Us Keep in Touch
An Autumn Ride through the San Juan Mountains from Durango Trails 2000 on Vimeo. Trails 2000 captured a unique mountain bike ride through the changing …
Monarch Beautification Project, Oct. 12
Trails 2000, Durango Nature Studies, the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and Alpine Bank are pleased to partner to plant milkweed seeds at the …
Bid Today on Artwork Auction for Trails 2000 & Community Foundation
Support Community. Build Trails. BID Today. Trails 2000 and the Community Foundation are excited to host an online auction for the exquisite painting, “Garden of …
City Open Space and Trails to Reopen Thursday
Beginning at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 21, 2018, all open space and trails in the City of Durango will reopen for use, with the …
#416Fire: SJNF & BLM lands to Reopen Thursday
Most San Juan National Forest and Durango-area BLM-managed lands re-open on Thursday. Stage 2 Fire Restrictions Remain in Effect. On Thursday, June 21, at 3 p.m., the …
Current Closures Due to #416Fire and #BurroFire
Closures on National Forest, City, County and Parks and Wildlife Lands The San Juan National Forest announced a Forest-wide Stage 3 fire closure effective as …
New Spur Line Trails Open at Three Springs
Five miles of introductory singletrack trail built by Trails 2000 and Purgatory Resort In partnership with Trails 2000, Three Springs has officially opened the Spur …
Volunteer for Our Trail Impact Study
Volunteers Needed to Help Conduct Trailhead Study from May to October Please note: Registration is now full for May through July; thanks to our community we …
Video: Got Leash?
Video campaign highlights importance of dog etiquette and safety on trails Getting your dog outside is good for the health of both you and …
Trails and Ales Party is April 11
You’re invited to join Trails 2000 for their spring membership event to kick off the 2018 trail season: our annual Trails and Ales Party, on Wednesday, …
Seasonal Wildlife Closures in Effect Dec. 1
Video campaign highlights importance of respecting seasonal wildlife closures in Durango – in effect Dec. 1, 2018 Ever wonder why certain trails in Durango …
Registration Closed: Trail Crew Leader Training
Crew Leader Training hosted by Trails 2000 and Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado May 4 & 5, 2018 – Durango, Colorado Trails 2000 has teamed up with …
CLOSED: Now Hiring: Durango Trail Crew Lead
Are you interested in a unique opportunity to join a leading nonprofit organization in the outdoor industry? Do you want to live in a mountain …
BLM Meeting Weds. January 31
Join the BLM to share your trail ideas for consideration in the upcoming Tres Rios Field Office Open House taking place this Wednesday, January 31 …
Year End Campaign: Give Now. Get Outside Today.
As the leaves fall and snow returns to the high country, Trails 2000 reflects on a successful trail season thanks to members, volunteers and all …
New Trails to be Built in Durango
Approval received following in-depth analysis of Smokejumper’s Trail and Sugar to Skyline connect Trails 2000 will build two new trails—the Smokejumper’s Trail and a connect …
For the Outdoor, Trail Enthusiast: Holiday Gifts that Keep on Giving
Online store features unique, locally made products that support trails Are you an outdoor enthusiast looking for the perfect holiday gift to give back this …
Kids for ColoradoGives: Inspiring TrailKids to Give
New, kid-friendly website offers Durango’s youth a fun, safe way to experience the joy of giving The Trails 2000 TrailKids program touches the lives of …
