Rim Trail
Durango to TH
1 Miles
Gain
415 Feet
Condition
Good
Region
Trail Length
2.9 Miles
Part of the Fort Lewis College trail system.
Fort Lewis Trail/Rim Trail can be accessed by climbing from the bottom of Chapman Hill or driving up to the top of Fort Lewis College Mesa and following the college’s Rim Drive. The Rim Trail is a great, relatively easy trail which offers great views of town.
Map & Directions
Map Coordinates: 37.27815, -107.873335
Where's the Trailhead?
dIRECTIONS TO TRAILHEAD
Parking at Chapman Hill
Fort Lewis College Stadium Parking Lot (Free)
From 9th Street and Main Avenue in Durango, head east on 9th Street toward Fort Lewis College mesa. Take a left hand turn on East 3rd Avenue and continue on 3rd Avenue. At the three-way intersection with Florida Road, veer right onto Florida Road and continue straight through the roundabout at Chapman Hill. Shortly after, turn right into the Chapman Hill Parking Lot.
Trailwork
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Thursday, September 12 Trailwork
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Say Hi
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Announce Yourself
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Keep Dogs on a Leash
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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.
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Right of Way
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