Hermosa Creek Trail 
The main Hermosa Creek Trail is always the most well-worn route and sees several junctions in the 12.7-mile one way.
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Hermosa Creek Trail
Three Springs Connect Loop 
The Three Springs Connect Trail connects the Water Tank Road near Mercy Loop to Grandview Ridge Road.
Water Tank Road
Water Tank Road climbs steadily for nearly a mile and gains 300 feet to where it meets the Three Springs Connector Loop trail and later, the Grandview Ridge Road.
Mercy Loop
Mercy Loop is a beginner-friendly 0.5-mile loop behind Mercy Regional Medical Center.
Switcher Loop
Switcher Loop is a moderate loop in the Three Springs Spur Line trail system.
Rail Spike Loop
Rail Spike Loop is a beginner-friendly loop in the Three Springs Spur Line trail system.
Smelter Mountain Trail
Smelter Mountain is a 1-mile hike from the parking area to the top and climbs steadily 1,000 feet to spectacular views.
Brown’s Ridge Trail
Brown’s Ridge is a flowy, moderate 0.6-mile trail with a newly reconstructed jump line and great views of the Durango area.
8 Bells Trail
8 Bells is a moderate 0.3-mile trail that switchbacks up and provides access to Hogsback trail and Ella Vita.
Falcon Trail
Falcon Trail is a moderate 1-mile loop in Overend Mountain Park that follows the drainage towards Leyden Street and up to meet Brown’s Ridge and Ella Vita trail.
