Winter Trails and Conditions
Enjoy plenty of non-motorized winter adventures on trails groomed for cross-country skiing (skate, classic, touring), fat biking and snowshoeing.
Please follow best practices and understand that the groomed trails are put in for forms of winter recreation that requires it for access, such as skate skiing, classic tracks and fat biking. Snowshoers and walkers should stay to the right, off the track, and dogs are not allowed in all locations.
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Current Winter Trail Conditions
The Winter Trail Conditions page is intended to provide you updates on area Winter Trails available for cross country ski trails (groomed or ungroomed), hiking, trail running or fat biking. This is not a weather report, but based on our best information from Trail Reporters. If you encounter something different, please message us so we can update the information.
Expect varying conditions based on time of day (ice and hardpack in the morning, and softer once the sun hits the trail). Please check avalanche reports if heading out to higher elevation trails.
More photos and information can be found on the Durango Trails Facebook, Instagram and Twitter pages.
| In Town | ||||
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| Animas Mountain Trail System | Good | updated Jun 3, 2023 | 06.03.23 | |
| Animas Mountain Lower Loop | Good | updated Jun 3, 2023 | 06.03.23 | |
| Animas Mountain Upper Loop | Closed | updated May 30, 2023 | Peregrine falcon closure in effect through July 31. | |
| Birket Trail | Good | updated May 15, 2023 | ||
| Merv Trail | Good | updated May 15, 2023 | ||
| Sick Bird Trail | Good | updated May 15, 2023 | ||
| Swerve Trail | Good | updated Jun 3, 2023 | 06.03.23 | |
| X-Rock Climbing Area | Good | updated Jun 3, 2023 | 06.03.23 | |
| Animas River Trail | Good | updated Jun 3, 2023 | 06.03.23 | |
| Church Camp Trail System | Good | updated Jun 3, 2023 | 06.03.23 | |
| Church Camp Loop | Good | updated Apr 24, 2023 | ||
| Ridge Hike Trail | Good | updated Apr 24, 2023 | ||
| Dalla Mountain Park Trail System | Good | updated Jun 3, 2023 | 06.03.23 | |
| Bouldering Trail | Good | updated May 15, 2023 | ||
| Jacob’s Cliff Trail | Good | updated May 15, 2023 | ||
| Junction Trail | Good | updated May 15, 2023 | ||
| Ponderosa Trail | Good | updated May 15, 2023 | ||
| Sailing Hawks Trail | Good | updated May 15, 2023 | ||
| Fort Lewis Trail System | Good | updated Jun 3, 2023 | 06.03.23 | |
| Ball Lane | Good | updated Apr 27, 2023 | ||
| Bread Express Trail | Good | updated Apr 27, 2023 | ||
| Chapman Hill Trail | Good | updated Apr 27, 2023 | ||
| Lamppost Trail | Good | updated Apr 27, 2023 | ||
| Lion’s Den Trail | Good | updated Apr 24, 2023 | ||
| Nature Trail | Good | updated May 1, 2023 | ||
| Powerline Trail | Good | updated May 1, 2023 | ||
| Rim Trail | Good | updated May 1, 2023 | ||
| Sky Steps | Good | updated May 1, 2023 | ||
| Skyline Trail | Good | updated May 1, 2023 | ||
| Squawker, Talker and Shocker Trails | Good | updated May 1, 2023 | ||
| Grandview Ridge Trail System | Good | updated Jun 3, 2023 | 06.03.23 | |
| Big Canyon Trail | Good | updated May 1, 2023 | ||
| Carbon Junction Trail | Good | updated May 1, 2023 | ||
| Cowboy Trail | Good | updated May 1, 2023 | ||
| Crites Connect Trail | Good | updated May 1, 2023 | ||
| Grandview Ridge Road | Good | updated May 1, 2023 | ||
| Old Car Loop | Good | updated May 1, 2023 | ||
| Sale Barn Trail | Good | updated May 3, 2023 | ||
| Sidewinder Trail | Good | updated May 1, 2023 | ||
| Skull Rock Trail | Good | updated May 1, 2023 | ||
| South Rim Trail | Good | updated May 1, 2023 | ||
| Yellow Brick Road Trail | Good | updated Apr 29, 2023 | ||
| Horse Gulch Trail System | Good | updated Jun 3, 2023 | 06.03.23 | |
| Ben’s Down N Out Trail | Good | updated Apr 16, 2023 | ||
| Cap’s Trail | Good | updated Apr 16, 2023 | ||
| Charmed (Formerly Snakecharmer) | Good | updated Apr 16, 2023 | ||
| Cuchillo Trail | Good | updated Apr 16, 2023 | ||
| Drop Over Trail | Good | updated Apr 24, 2023 | ||
| EZ Trail | Good | updated Apr 9, 2023 | ||
| Flame Out Trail | Good | updated Apr 24, 2023 | ||
| Half Ridge Trail | Good | updated Apr 16, 2023 | ||
| Horse Gulch Road | Good | updated Apr 11, 2023 | ||
| Meadow Loop | Good | updated Apr 16, 2023 | ||
| Medicine Trail | Good | updated Apr 16, 2023 | ||
| Mike’s Trail | Good | updated Apr 29, 2023 | ||
| Milky Way Trail | Good | updated Apr 9, 2023 | ||
| Pautsky Point | Good | updated Apr 24, 2023 | ||
| Raider Ridge Trails | Good | updated Apr 16, 2023 | ||
| RidgeView (formerly SkyRaider) | Good | updated Apr 24, 2023 | ||
| Rocky Road Trail | Good | updated Apr 16, 2023 | ||
| Send It (formerly Anasazi) Descent | Good | updated Apr 26, 2023 | ||
| Stacy’s Loop | Good | updated Apr 16, 2023 | ||
| Sugar Trail | Good | updated May 1, 2023 | ||
| Telegraph Trail | Good | updated May 1, 2023 | ||
| Zip Line Trail | Good | updated Apr 24, 2023 | ||
| Overend Mountain Park Trail System | Good | updated Jun 3, 2023 | 06.03.23 | |
| 8 Bells Trail | Good | updated May 8, 2023 | ||
| Brown’s Ridge Trail | Good | updated Apr 29, 2023 | ||
| Crestview Trail | Good | updated Apr 29, 2023 | ||
| Ella Vita Trail | Good | updated Apr 29, 2023 | ||
| Englehart’s Trail | Good | updated Apr 29, 2023 | ||
| Falcon Trail | Good | updated Apr 29, 2023 | ||
| Grabens Loop | Good | updated Apr 29, 2023 | ||
| Hidden Valley Trail | Good | updated May 8, 2023 | ||
| Hogsback Trail | Good | updated Apr 29, 2023 | ||
| Hogsfoot Trail | Good | updated Apr 29, 2023 | ||
| Ned’s Hill Trail | Good | updated Apr 29, 2023 | ||
| Perin’s Gulch Trail | Good | updated Apr 29, 2023 | ||
| Spirit Trail | Good | updated Apr 29, 2023 | ||
| Star Wars Descent | Good | updated Apr 29, 2023 | ||
| Perins Peak Trail | Closed | updated May 7, 2023 | Perins Peak closed by CPW through July 15 | |
| Smelter Mountain Trail | Good | updated Jun 3, 2023 | 06.03.23 Effective 12/1 seasonal wildlife closures take effect with Smelter Mountain open from 10am to 2pm (no dogs allowed). | |
| Three Springs Trail System | Good | updated Jun 3, 2023 | 06.03.23 | |
| Rail Spike Loop | Good | updated Apr 10, 2023 | ||
| Spur Line Trails | Good | updated Apr 10, 2023 | ||
| Switcher Loop | Good | updated Apr 10, 2023 | ||
| Three Springs Connect Loop | Good | updated Apr 14, 2023 | ||
| Water Tank Road | Good | updated Apr 14, 2023 | ||
| Twin Buttes Trail System | Good | updated May 1, 2023 | Lower Lightner Creek trail crossing closed due to collapsed bridge. | |
| Cliffrock Loop | Good | updated May 24, 2023 | ||
| Lightner Creek Trail | Good | updated Apr 29, 2023 | ||
| Lower BC & F Trail | Good | updated Apr 24, 2023 | ||
| Lower Ed & Flo Trail | Good | updated Apr 24, 2023 | ||
| Mid Traverse Trail | Good | updated Apr 24, 2023 | ||
| The Buttes Trail | Good | updated Apr 24, 2023 | ||
| Twin Buttes Trail | Good | updated Apr 29, 2023 | ||
| Upper BC & F Trail | Good | updated May 24, 2023 | ||
| Upper Ed & Flo Trail | Good | updated May 24, 2023 | ||
| Mid Country | ||||
| Colorado Trail System (Lower) | Fair | updated Jun 3, 2023 | 06.03.23 NOTE: Junction Creek Trail will be closed on 6/1 and 6/2 for crews to safely remove a tree from across the trail (approx 1.5 mi up the trail from JC trailhead). Junction Creek Road 171 (Mi 3.5 – 10.9) opening has been delayed. | |
| Colorado Trail at Junction Creek | Fair | updated Jun 3, 2023 | 06.03.23 NOTE: Junction Creek Trail will be closed on 6/1 and 6/2 for crews to safely remove a tree from across the trail (approx 1.5 mi up the trail from JC trailhead). | |
| Dry Fork Trail | Fair | updated Jun 3, 2023 | 06.03.23 Dry Fork is still in fair condition. | |
| High Point | Poor | updated Jun 3, 2023 | 06.03.23 Poor conditions with downed trees and snow. | |
| Hoffheins Trail | Good | updated Jun 3, 2023 | 06.03.23 | |
| Haviland Lake Trails | Fair | updated Jun 3, 2023 | 06.03.23 Haviland Lake/Chris Park FS Roads 671/791 closure extended due to snow/mud. | |
| Hermosa Area Trail System | Fair | updated Jun 3, 2023 | 06.03.23 Hermosa Park Road 578 opening has been delayed due to snow. Lower Hermosa Road opened 5/1. Trail user reports that downed trees have been cleared on Hermosa and Jones Creek up to Mitchell Lakes. One tree snag 1/2 mile from trailhead. Upper Hermosa Trail still covered with snow. | |
| Hermosa Creek Trail | Fair | updated Jun 3, 2023 | 06.03.23 Trail user reports that lower Hermosa Creek Trail is clear of downed trees (with the exception of a snag 1/2 from trailhead). Upper Hermosa still covered in snow. | |
| Hotel Draw Road | Closed | updated Jun 3, 2023 | 06.03.23 Opening TBD due to snow. | |
| Jones Creek Trail | Good | updated Jun 3, 2023 | 06.03.23 Trail user reports that Jones Creek is clear of downed trees and snow up to Mitchell Lakes Trail. | |
| Junction Creek Road (USFS 171) | Good | updated Jun 3, 2023 | 06.03.23 Lower Junction Creek Road is in good condition up to the Overlook. Junction Creek Road 171 (Mi 3.5 – 10.9) opening has been delayed. Snow bank 3.5 mi past the gate. | |
| La Plata Canyon Trail System | Fair | updated Jun 3, 2023 | 06.03.23 Gate at La Plata Canyon is now open. 4WD w/high clearance able to drive to Lewis. There are 3 avy slides (up to 30′) at Lewis so no vehicles beyond that point. | |
| Log Chutes Trail System | Good | updated Jun 3, 2023 | 06.03.23 Log Chutes 1, 2 and 3 are good. Trail user TB reports that Westview has several muddy spots and creek crossings. | |
| Animas Overlook Trail | Good | updated May 21, 2023 | ||
| Log Chutes 1 | Good | updated Apr 29, 2023 | ||
| Log Chutes 2 | Good | updated May 24, 2023 | ||
| Log Chutes 3 | Good | updated May 29, 2023 | ||
| Westview Loop | Good | updated Jun 1, 2023 | Trail user TB reports that there are several muddy spots on Westview with a few creek crossings. | |
| Missionary Ridge Trail System | Good | updated Jun 3, 2023 | 06.03.23 Missionary Ridge Road (lower) 682 now open. | |
| Haflin Creek Trail | Good | updated Jun 3, 2023 | 06.03.23 Haflin is good to go. | |
| Missionary Ridge Trail | Good | updated Jun 3, 2023 | 06.03.23 | |
| Red Creek Trail | Fair | updated Jun 3, 2023 | 06.03.23 | |
| Steven’s Creek Trail | Fair | updated Jun 3, 2023 | 06.03.23 Trail user reports Steven’s Creek is dry from bottom to Red junction with long sections of mud for the next mile (2 trees down). | |
| Vallecito Lake Trail System | Good | updated Jun 3, 2023 | 06.03.23 East Vallecito Road at Mile 1.5 603 opened on 05.02.23. | |
| High Country | ||||
| Andrews Lake | Seasonal | updated Jun 3, 2023 | 06.03.23 | |
| High Country Trails | Seasonal | updated Jun 3, 2023 | 06.03.23 Will be a while before the high country trails are ready for summer trail use. Be sure to check CAIC for avy conditions. | |
| West Lime Creek | Good | updated Jun 3, 2023 | 06.03.23 | |
| USFS Roads | Poor | updated May 16, 2023 | USFS Roads are delayed to opening with the amount of snow. Roaring Fork is now open to snowline. Echo Basin, Cherry and Chicken Creek now open. La Plata Canyon gate now open but only drivable up to Lewis where there are several slides. | |
| Surrounding Area | ||||
| Alien Run Trail System | Good | updated Jun 3, 2023 | 06.03.23 | |
| Alien Run Trail | Good | updated Apr 9, 2023 | ||
| Boggy Draw Trail System | Good | updated Jun 3, 2023 | 06.03.23 Boggy still has some big puddles. Bean is now cleared of downed trees with a few standing puddles. Maverick, Italian, String Bean and McPhee Overlook dry and in great condition. Still waiting to hear update on Shush. Forest Service will be starting prescribed burns on Wednesday 5/31/23. | |
| Bean Canyon Trail | Good | updated Jun 2, 2023 | ||
| Boggy Draw Loop Trail | Good | updated May 17, 2023 | ||
| Italian Canyon Trail | Good | updated May 17, 2023 | ||
| Mavericks Loop Trail | Good | updated May 17, 2023 | ||
| McPhee Overlook Trail | Good | updated May 7, 2023 | ||
| Chicken Creek | Fair | updated May 25, 2023 | ||
| Phil’s World Trail System | Good | updated Jun 3, 2023 | 06.03.23 | |
| 2 More Trail | Good | updated Apr 10, 2023 | ||
| Abajo Trail | Good | updated Apr 10, 2023 | ||
| Bob’s Loop | Good | updated Apr 10, 2023 | ||
| Coco Trail | Good | updated Apr 10, 2023 | ||
| Here for More Trail | Good | updated Apr 10, 2023 | ||
| Hippie House Trail | Good | updated Apr 10, 2023 | ||
| Ledges Loop | Good | updated Apr 9, 2023 | ||
| Lemonhead Trail | Good | updated Apr 10, 2023 | ||
| Phil’s World Main Loop | Good | updated Apr 10, 2023 | ||
| Rib Cage Trail | Good | updated Apr 10, 2023 | ||
| Stinky Spring Loop | Good | updated Apr 10, 2023 | ||
| Trust Loop | Good | updated Apr 10, 2023 | ||
| Road Apple Trail System | Good | updated Jun 3, 2023 | 06.03.23 | |
| Anasazi Loop | Good | updated Apr 10, 2023 | ||
| Kinsey Loop | Good | updated Apr 10, 2023 | ||
| Rigor Mortis Trail | Good | updated Apr 10, 2023 | ||
| Road Apple East Trail | Good | updated Apr 10, 2023 | ||
| Road Apple Rally Course | Good | updated Apr 10, 2023 | ||
| Road Apple West Trail | Good | updated Apr 10, 2023 | ||
| Seven Sisters Trail | Good | updated Apr 10, 2023 | ||
| Wild Bill Trail | Good | updated Apr 10, 2023 | ||
| Sand Canyon Trail System | Good | updated Jun 3, 2023 | 06.03.23 | |
Find Your Adventure
All Winter Trails
La Plata Canyon
Enjoy fat biking and touring skiing up the groomed County Road. Snowmobiles are allowed on the road but typically it is to access cabins or backcountry terrain. It is an out and back road and does not go through.
Hillcrest Golf Course
The golf course grooms a track for skate and class cross-country skiing when there is enough snow. This in-town 5k track is a community treasure. Due to the fact that it is a golf course, travel across the course and off the track is not permitted. Dogs are not allowed.
Durango Nordic Center
Durango Nordic Center is groomed for cross country skiing and you must purchase a pass to ski. Dogs are not allowed.
Vallecito Nordic at Vallecito Lake
At Vallecito Nordic you will find approximately 15km of nordic trails groomed for classic and skate skiing along the beautiful shores of Vallecito Reservoir. Ski trails are groomed for only nordic skiing and a separate snowshoe trail starts just below Old Timers campground (our trailhead). No fat bikes or aggressive dogs allowed.
Andrews Lake
Just past Molas Lake, look for a parking lot on the east side of the highway. It is not groomed but good for touring skiing and snowshoeing.
Molas Pass
Typically groomed by the snowmobile club, the area offers great fat biking and nordic skiing options.
Silverton Groomed Trails
Silverton groomed ski trails are fantastic for fat biking and cross country skiing (skate and classic), located at Kendall Mountain and Memorial Park.
Junction Creek Road (USFS 171)
Junction Creek Road is a great area for touring skiing and fat biking (once compacted). Start just past the lower gate.
Boggy Draw
Boggy Draw has 14 miles of groomed fat bike trails starting at FS Road 527 (Boggy Draw Road). Snowshoers and walkers should stay to the right of the groomed track.
Chicken Creek
Priest Lake and Trout Lake
Priest Lake and Trout Lake are located 12.5 miles south of Telluride, on the east side of Hwy 145, just past the Materhorn Campground off of Lizard Head Pass. The trail head is at the Forest Service facility about 500 yards past the campground entrance.
These trails feature a variety of interconnected loops over rolling terrain approximately 10 miles north of the top of Lizard Head Pass and are groomed for cross country skiing.
Additionally, there are six nordic skiing areas in the immediate vicinity: Telluride Town Park, the Valley Floor, the golf course in Mountain Village, the top of Chair Ten (TopAten) on the ski area, Trout Lake and Priest Lake. Each offer different terrain, varied lengths of groomed trail and excellent views.
Fat bikes should not be used on trails at Priest or Trout Lake but there are designate multi-use trails on the Valley Floor where mountain bikes may be used. Dogs are not allowed on any groomed trail on the Valley Floor.
