Squawker, Talker and Shocker trails are all short connector trails near Fort Lewis College’s Rim Trail. Lamppost Trail also acts as a short connector trail from the bottom of 8th Street up toward the Rim Trail around the college.
Squawker: Behind the Fort Lewis College dorms, head to Goeglein Gulch to connect to Talker trail and over to Powerline trail. Talker: A connection from Goeglein Gulch road up to Powerline trail. Shocker: Powerline trail down to Goeglein Gulch where you can cross the road and head up Shocker trail to the College.
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 8th Street where it turns toward the College. There is a small pull-off near the road and near the lamppost here.