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 Jul 24, 2023 | 07.24.23 | |
| Animas Mountain Lower Loop | Good | updated Jul 24, 2023 | ||
| Animas Mountain Upper Loop | Good | updated Aug 8, 2023 | 08.01.23 Peregrine falcon closure lifted and now open. | |
| Birket Trail | Good | updated Jul 24, 2023 | ||
| Swerve Trail | Good | updated Jul 24, 2023 | ||
| X-Rock Climbing Area | Good | updated Jul 24, 2023 | ||
| Animas River Trail | Good | updated Jul 24, 2023 | 07.24.23 | |
| Church Camp Trail System | Good | updated Jul 24, 2023 | 07.24.23 | |
| Dalla Mountain Park Trail System | Good | updated Jul 24, 2023 | 07.24.23 | |
| Bouldering Trail | Good | updated Jul 3, 2023 | City added fencing around a bouldering area at Dalla | |
| Fort Lewis Trail System | Good | updated Jul 24, 2023 | 07.24.23 | |
| Lion’s Den Trail | Good | updated Jun 16, 2023 | ||
| Nature Trail | Good | updated Jun 16, 2023 | ||
| Powerline Trail | Good | updated Jun 16, 2023 | ||
| Rim Trail | Good | updated Jun 16, 2023 | ||
| Sky Steps | Good | updated Jun 16, 2023 | ||
| Skyline Trail | Good | updated Jun 16, 2023 | ||
| Squawker, Talker and Shocker Trails | Good | updated Jun 16, 2023 | ||
| Grandview Ridge Trail System | Good | updated Jul 24, 2023 | 07.24.23 | |
| Sale Barn Trail | Good | updated Jun 16, 2023 | ||
| Horse Gulch Trail System | Good | updated Jul 24, 2023 | 07.24.23 Construction in progress for new trails set to open in fall. | |
| Overend Mountain Park Trail System | Good | updated Jul 24, 2023 | 07.24.23 | |
| Hogsback Trail | Good | updated Jul 4, 2023 | Very steep at top of Hogsback | |
| Perins Peak Trail | Good | updated Aug 2, 2023 | 08.01.23 Wildlife closure has been lifted and Perins Peak Trail now open. | |
| Smelter Mountain Trail | Good | updated Jul 24, 2023 | 07.24.23 | |
| Three Springs Trail System | Good | updated Jul 24, 2023 | 07.24.23 | |
| Twin Buttes Trail System | Good | updated Jul 24, 2023 | 07.24.23 Lightner Creek trail crossing closed due to collapsed bridge. | |
| Mid Country | ||||
| Blackhawk Pass | Good | updated Jul 24, 2023 | 07.24.23 | |
| Colorado Trail System (Lower) | Good | updated Jul 24, 2023 | 07.24.23 | |
| Colorado Trail at Junction Creek | Good | updated Jul 24, 2023 | 07.24.23 | |
| Dry Fork Trail | Good | updated Jul 24, 2023 | 07.24.23 | |
| High Point | Good | updated Jul 24, 2023 | 07.24.23 Durango Trails crew has cleared all downed trees and overgrowth from Champion Venture up to High Point. | |
| Hoffheins Trail | Good | updated Jul 24, 2023 | 07.24.23 | |
| Cutthroat Trail | Fair | updated Aug 31, 2023 | 07.24.23 Overgrown, can find at the intersection of Relay and Cascade Divide. | |
| Haviland Lake Trails | Good | updated Jul 24, 2023 | 07.24.23 | |
| Hermosa Area Trail System | Good | updated Jul 24, 2023 | 07.24.23 SJTR have cleared all downed trees on Hermosa Trails. Possible for more downed trees from the 416 fire. | |
| Big Lick | Fair | updated Jul 24, 2023 | ||
| Bolam Pass Road | Good | updated Aug 2, 2023 | 08.01.23 | |
| Corral Draw Trail | Good | updated Jul 3, 2023 | ||
| Dutch Creek Trail | Good | updated Aug 2, 2023 | ||
| Elbert Creek Trail | Good | updated Aug 2, 2023 | ||
| Goulding Creek Trail | Good | updated Aug 2, 2023 | ||
| Hermosa Creek Trail | Good | updated Jul 24, 2023 | 07.24.23 SJTR have cleared all downed trees. Expect additional trees to fall from the 416 fire. | |
| Hotel Draw Road | Good | updated Jul 24, 2023 | 07.24.23 | |
| Jones Creek Trail | Good | updated Jul 24, 2023 | 07.24.23 | |
| Little Elk Trail | Fair | updated Jul 24, 2023 | 07.24.23 Downed trees and still damage from 416 fire, difficult to navigate. | |
| Mitchell Lakes Trail | Good | updated Jun 28, 2023 | ||
| Pinkerton-Flagstaff Trail | Good | updated Jun 28, 2023 | ||
| Salt Creek West to Rico-Silverton Trail | Good | updated Jul 24, 2023 | 07.24.23 | |
| West Cross Creek Trail | Good | updated Jul 24, 2023 | 07.24.23 | |
| Junction Creek Road (USFS 171) | Good | updated Jul 24, 2023 | 07.24.23 | |
| La Plata Canyon Trail System | Good | updated Jul 3, 2023 | ||
| Log Chutes Trail System | Good | updated Jul 24, 2023 | 07.24.23 | |
| Missionary Ridge Trail System | Good | updated Jul 27, 2023 | 07.24.23 | |
| First Fork Trail | Good | updated Jul 24, 2023 | ||
| Haflin Creek Trail | Good | updated Aug 8, 2023 | 07.24.23 | |
| Missionary Ridge Trail | Good | updated Jul 24, 2023 | ||
| Red Creek Trail | Good | updated Jul 24, 2023 | ||
| Steven’s Creek Trail | Good | updated Jul 24, 2023 | ||
| Roaring Fork Trail | Good | updated Jul 24, 2023 | 07.24.23 | |
| Vallecito Lake Trail System | Good | updated Jul 24, 2023 | 07.24.23 | |
| High Country | ||||
| Andrews Lake | Good | updated Jul 24, 2023 | 07.24.23 | |
| Colorado Trail System (High Country) | Good | updated Aug 31, 2023 | 07.24.23 Durango Trails and volunteers have cleared overgrown brush from Champion Venture to High Point. | |
| Colorado Trail from Champion Venture | Good | updated Jul 24, 2023 | 07.24.23 Durango Trails have removed downed trees, cleared brush, drainage and retread work from Champion Venture to Walls Gulch. | |
| Engine Creek Trail | Good | updated Aug 31, 2023 | 07.27.23 | |
| Indian Trail Ridge | Good | updated Jul 24, 2023 | ||
| Molas Pass | Good | updated Jul 24, 2023 | ||
| Rico-Silverton Trail | Good | updated Jul 24, 2023 | ||
| Sharkstooth Trail | Good | updated Jul 24, 2023 | ||
| Walls Gulch Bridge Trail | Good | updated Jul 24, 2023 | 07.24.23 (Walls Gulch is a bridge on segment 28 of the Colorado Trail). Downed trees have been cleared. | |
| High Country Trails | Good | updated Jul 24, 2023 | 7.24.23 | |
| Cascade Creek Trail | Good | updated Jul 24, 2023 | ||
| Coal Creek Trail | Good | updated Jul 16, 2023 | ||
| Columbine/Ruby Lakes | Good | updated Jul 16, 2023 | ||
| Crater Lake Trail | Good | updated Jul 16, 2023 | ||
| Cunningham Gulch | Good | updated Jul 16, 2023 | ||
| Deer Creek Trail | Good | updated Jul 24, 2023 | ||
| Engineer Mountain Trail | Good | updated Jul 24, 2023 | ||
| Graysill Trail | Good | updated Jul 24, 2023 | ||
| Highland Mary Lakes | Good | updated Jul 24, 2023 | ||
| Pass Creek Trail | Good | updated Jul 24, 2023 | ||
| Spud Lake Trail | Good | updated Jul 3, 2023 | ||
| West Lime Creek | Good | updated Jul 24, 2023 | ||
| Ice Lakes Trail | Good | updated Jul 24, 2023 | ||
| Purgatory Trail System | Good | updated Aug 31, 2023 | Purgatory Bike Park now open Friday-Sunday until October 1. | |
| Silverton Area Trails | Good | updated Jul 24, 2023 | ||
| Velocity Basin | Good | updated Jul 16, 2023 | ||
| USFS Roads | Good | updated Aug 31, 2023 | 08.01.23 | |
| Weminuche Wilderness Trails | Good | updated Jul 24, 2023 | 07.24.23 | |
| Surrounding Area | ||||
| Alien Run Trail System | Good | updated Jul 24, 2023 | 07.24.23 | |
| Boggy Draw Trail System | Good | updated Sep 6, 2023 | 09.03.23 Bear Track (Shush) re-route completed. | |
| Bean Canyon Trail | Good | updated Jun 16, 2023 | ||
| McPhee Overlook Trail | Good | updated Jun 16, 2023 | ||
| Chicken Creek | Good | updated Jul 24, 2023 | 07.24.23 | |
| Phil’s World Trail System | Good | updated Jul 24, 2023 | 07.24.23 | |
| Road Apple Trail System | Good | updated Jul 24, 2023 | 07.24.23 | |
| Sand Canyon Trail System | Good | updated Jul 24, 2023 | 07.24.23 | |
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.
