Blackhawk Pass
Durango to TH
36 Miles
Gain
1150 Feet
Condition
Poor
Region
Trail Length
9.1 Miles
Blackhawk Pass, also known as Segment 26 of the Colorado Trail, is a beautiful section of trail running through the rugged San Juan Mountains. This trail is a highly rated 10.9 mile black diamond singletrack trail beginning at Forest Road 578 (Hermosa Park Road) and ending at Forest Road 550 (Hotel Draw Road).
This trail is open to Mountain Bikers, Hikers, Backpackers and Bikepackers, and can be enjoyed in both directions.
Mountain Bike Route: Most mountain bikers when seeking an epic high country ride will park at the Upper Hermosa Creek parking lot and ride up the road to Bolam Pass. Continue 10 miles on Bolam Pass, past the Greysil Mine, until you reach Celebration Lake. Head west and you will find the singletrack. After descending from Blackhawk Pass, the trail drops onto Hotel Draw Road. Many turn right (heading uphill for 0.5 miles) and turn left onto West Cross Creek Trail, also known as Stagecoach, which will bring you back to the Upper Hermosa Creek parking lot.
Leave early and expect storms. Be Colorado prepared!
Map & Directions
Map Coordinates: 37.69168, -107.97085
Where's the Trailhead?
dIRECTIONS TO TRAILHEAD
Upper Hermosa Trailhead Parking
Heading North on Main Street, continue north on 550 32 miles and enter Purgatory Ski resort. Continue through parking areas and follow the dirt road (578 – Hermosa Park Road) north from the north parking area. Continue on 578 for 8.5 miles and turn left on 577 to find Upper Hermosa TH.
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.
