Little Elk Trail 
Little Elk Creek is an 11-mile difficult trail connecting the main Hermosa Creek Trail into Dutch Creek.
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Little Elk Trail
Elbert Creek Trail
The views from Purgatory Cliffs at the top of the Elbert Creek trail overlooking the Needles are beautiful no matter what time of year you scale the heights; however, there is almost no better place to witness the changing aspens in the fall.
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.
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.
