Animas River Trail
Durango to TH
0 Miles
Gain
337 Feet
Condition
Good
Region
Trail Length
7.1 Miles
Animas River Trail
The Animas River Trail (ART), a hard surface shared-use path, is a very enjoyable paved trail great for all ages and skill levels. Running through the heart of Durango, it is the centerpiece of Durango’s overall trail system and a transportation backbone for the community.
The concrete/asphalt trail stretches over 7 miles through town along the beautiful Animas River. It provides easy access to a variety of parks, open spaces and natural surface trails as well as the community recreation center, the public library, downtown Durango, neighborhoods and schools. It crosses 8 bridges, 4 underpasses, and 1 tunnel to the south end of the city limits without crossing a single street. Future plans call for a multi-use hard-surface trail extended along Highway 160 on the south end of town.
The Animas River Trail is perfect for casual walkers and runners, as well as quick in-town bike rides or family cruises. The Animas River Trail also provides easy river access for fishing, rafting, or kayaking.
Map & Directions
Map Coordinates: 37.281121, -107.874305
Where's the Trailhead?
dIRECTIONS TO TRAILHEAD
The path runs along the Animas River, with various points of access. The north end of this popular trail is the intersection of the 32nd Street and East 3rd Avenue, and the southern end is at River Road, south of Escalante Drive. You can also park to access the Animas River Trail at Santa Rita Park, Schneider Park on Roosa Avenue, Memorial Park at West 12th Street (behind the Durango Fire Station), Rotary Park at the intersection of East 15th Street and East 2nd Avenue, the Durango Rec Center at 2700 Main Avenue, and at the intersection of East 29th Street and East 3rd Avenue.
Trailwork
help build our trails!
National Trails Day | Durango Trailwork at Dry Fork Trail
Celebrate National Trails Day by joining us for trailwork at Dry Fork Trail on June 3rd from 9am to 1pm. Lunch will be provided at the trailhead afterwards. Please note, registration is required to join us for trailwork; please click below to register.
Love the Trails Like a Local
Say Hi
Greet all trail users by saying hi when passing on the trail.
Announce Yourself
Say "on your left" as approaching other trail users from behind.
Pick Up After Yourself
Pick up after yourself and your pet. Please don’t litter.
Keep Dogs on a Leash
Keep your dogs on a leash or leave them at home. Off-leash dogs are not allowed on City Open Space and are the number one source of trail conflict.
Stay on the Trail
Help protect natural areas and habitats by staying on established trails. Creating "social trails", cutting switchbacks, or ignoring trail closures leads to greater erosion and impacts on ecosystems.
Give Uphill Traffic the
Right of Way
Uphill traffic always has the right of way. Downhill traffic must be in control, especially around blind corners, to avoid coming in contact with uphill traffic.
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Give Back
Donate to Durango Trails or volunteer for trailwork to help give back to the trails you love.
