Swerve Trail DifficultyIntermediate ConditionFair Region#1 In Town Trail Length0.6 miles Distance from Durango5 milesDirections Gain265 ft Time NeededQuick Rating0 Loves (log in or register to love this trail!) Swerve Trail Biking, Hiking, Trail Running Durango to TH 5 Miles Gain 265 Feet Condition Fair Difficulty Intermediate Region #1 In Town Trail Length 0.6 Miles Part of the Animas Mountain Trail System. Swerve Trail is often coupled with the Merv Trail and is just north of the popular Sailing Hawks Trail in Dalla Mountain Park. Swerve and Merve Trails connect the Animas Mountain Trail (main loop) to Dalla Mountain Park trails via a short and somewhat technical downhill. A popular and iconic trail in Durango, Animas Mountain yields spectacular views of the Hermosa (to the south) and Animas (to the north) Valleys. Please note: The upper loop of Animas Mountain is closed for seasonal wildlife closures from December 1 to April 15. Map & Directions Map Coordinates: 37.310818, -107.878618 Where's the Trailhead? dIRECTIONS TO TRAILHEAD Animas Mountain Trailhead Parking Heading North on Main Street, go west (left) on 32nd Street and then a right on West 4th Ave, where you will see the parking lot/trailhead for Animas Mountain a short ways up the road. Get Directions Trailwork help build our trails! No upcoming trailwork events are currently scheduled.