Ella Vita Trail is accessed from Ella Vita Court and connects to Brown’s Ridge, and into the Spirit Trail via Tech Cutoff Trail. From the topmost part of the trail (from Brown’s Ridge) Ella Vita features a series of sweeping jumps and turns as it descends 450 feet over 2 miles down to Ella Vita Court.
To Ella Vita Court: From 9th Street and Main Avenue in Durango, head west on 9th Street toward Camino Del Rio. Cross the river over Camino Del Rio on 9th Street and turn right onto Roosa Avenue. Turn left onto Avenida Del Sol and stay straight up the hill onto Ella Vita Court. Look for parking near the end of the cul-de-sac near the trailhead.