Salt Creek Trail connects from the Southern end of Hermosa Creek Trail into the Colorado Trail. Once you’re on the Colorado Trail, the Rico-Silverton Trail spurs from the main Colorado Trail towards South Mineral Creek near Greysill Peak.
To access Hermosa Creek Southern parking area: From Durango, take highway 550 North from Town and turn left at Hermosa Park Road. Cross the railroad tracks and follow up the road to the southern Hermosa Creek Trailhead located about 4 miles up Lower Hermosa Road which starts near the railroad track crossing in the small town of Hermosa north of Durango. Find the trail heading north near the junction of several dirt roads near the parking area.