Church Camp Loop
Durango to TH
6.5 Miles
Gain
340 Feet
Condition
Good
Region
Trail Length
1.4 Miles
Part of the Church Camp Trail System.
Church Camp Loop is a popular trail route in the Church Camp/Falls Creek area. The loop begins at the main parking area (marked by a large boulder) and continues through the meadow.
At an intersection near the far end of the meadow, turn right up to the top of the hill, which continues to climb up to the north along the ridge. Church Camp then descends to an elusive waterfall on an old dirt road. From here, the loop continues back along the other edge of the meadow and back to the parking area.
Church Camp trails are within the mid-country trails area approximately 10-15 minutes from downtown Durango. This is a popular area for hikers, bikers and runners to adventure with dogs.
Map & Directions
Map Coordinates: 37.392647, -107.85922
Where's the Trailhead?
dIRECTIONS TO TRAILHEAD
Parking at Church Camp Meadow/Falls Creek
From 9th Street and Main Avenue in Durango, head west on 9th Street toward Main Avenue and turn left onto North Main Avenue. Turn left onto South 25th Street and follow the road as it becomes Junction Creek Road. At a three-way intersection turn right onto CR 205 towards Turtle Lake and Falls Creek. After 2.5 miles there is a gravel parking area marked with a large boulder; this is the main parking area for Church Camp trails.
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