Roaring Fork Trail
Durango to TH
75 Miles
Gain
2834 Feet
Condition
Unknown
Region
Trail Length
8.4 Miles
This 16.8 mile out and back trail leads to stunning views of the Hermosa Creek Wilderness. You may not see anyone else while on your adventure, but please still anticipate dogs off leash.
Roaring Fork Road (FR 435) runs from Highway 145 to the intersection of the divide road (FR 564). Scotch Creek to Highway 145 connects Rico to Durango and trails in between, as well as Purgatory Ski Area to the north.
Map & Directions
Map Coordinates: 37.59749, -108.11008
Where's the Trailhead?
dIRECTIONS TO TRAILHEAD
Roaring Fork Road Parking
Heading South on Main Street, go west (right) on US 160 for 27.2 miles, then turn right on CO 184 for Dolores. Follow for 17.4 miles, then at the T take a right onto CO 145. Follow for 29.4 miles and take a right onto Rd 345 where you will see the parking area a short ways up the road.
Trailwork
help build our trails!
National Trails Day | Durango Trailwork at Dry Fork Trail
Celebrate National Trails Day by joining us for trailwork at Dry Fork Trail on June 3rd from 9am to 1pm. Lunch will be provided at the trailhead afterwards. Please note, registration is required to join us for trailwork; please click below to register.
