Rigor Mortis Trail
Durango to TH
49 Miles
Gain
155 Feet
Condition
Good
Region
Trail Length
3 Miles
Photo Courtesy of John Geronimo
Part of the Road Apple Trails System.
Rigor Mortis parallels Kinsey trail and in some places, the two are only a few feet apart. Rigor is slightly more difficult because it crosses the arroyos a bit further downhill where they are deeper and more gravelly.
To reach the trailhead, take Foothills Drive north until it intersects Colibri Place. Parking is prohibited in this area on school days from 7 am to 5 pm. Additional parking can be found where there are no signs, including along Colibri Place to the west. –MtnbProject Description.
Road Apple Trail is rolling singletrack, which starts on top of Kinsey Ridge. To the southeast, you can see the Navajo Reservoir and beyond, while to the north, you have an amazing view of the La Plata Peaks. This trail is so good, Ned Overend says it is his favorite trail!
Map & Directions
Map Coordinates: 36.847208, -108.128188
Where's the Trailhead?
dIRECTIONS TO TRAILHEAD
Road Apple Trails Parking Area
From 9th Street and Main Avenue in Durango, head west on 9th Street toward Camino Del Rio. Turn right to stay on Highway 550 and continue for 31 miles and continue onto NE Aztec Blvd. Continue onto NM-516. Turn right onto Pinion Hills Blvd. Turn right onto College Blvd. Turn right once more onto Hood Mesa Trail and a parking area will be to your left.
Trailwork
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Thursday, September 12 Trailwork
Join us for a weekday trailwork party at [location TBD]. Thank you for volunteering with Trails 2000 at our trailwork party on Thursday, September 12 from 4:30 to 7:30pm!
