Best trails in Durango, Colorado
Looking for a great trail near Durango, Colorado? AllTrails has 52 great hiking trails, mountain biking trails, trail running trails and more, with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers, and nature lovers like you. If you're looking for the best trails around Mancos State Park or Navajo State Park, we've got you covered. You'll also find some great local park options, like Bodo State Wildlife Area or Falls Creek Archeological Area. Ready for some activity? There are 34 moderate trails in Durango ranging from 1.2 to 19.6 miles and from 6,456 to 12,621 feet above sea level. Start checking them out and you'll be out on the trail in no time!
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Top trails (52)
Animas Mountain Trail
#1 - Animas Mountain Trail
San Juan National Forestmoderate
(634)
(634)Length: 6 mi • Est. 3 h 27 m
Great loop that you can extend by taking the many side trails that all link back up. Easily accessible from town. You will see lots of climbers and folks bouldering. Still a good bit of snow through March and in the morning, quite icy, so bring YakTrax or similar.Show more
Purgatory Trail
#2 - Purgatory Trail
Hermosa Creek Wilderness Areamoderate(301)
(301)Length: 10.3 mi • Est. 5 h 23 m
This trail is used for camping. You head down on switchbacks and into the forest. It opens up in Purgatory Flats area on Cascade Creek. A rest stop for main camp site, then from there you can hike different trails.Show more
Colorado Trail to Gudy's Rest
#3 - Colorado Trail to Gudy's Rest
San Juan National Forestmoderate(370)
(370)Length: 9.1 mi • Est. 3 h 40 m
Dogs are allowed off-leash under voice control in the San Juan National Forest. This is definitely a moderate hike because of its length but the terrain is pleasant and not difficult. Keep an eye out for the left turn onto the bridge 2.5 miles in.Show more
Castle Rock via Elbert Creek Trail
#4 - Castle Rock via Elbert Creek Trail
San Juan National Forestmoderate(354)
(354)Length: 5.3 mi • Est. 3 h 7 m
Haviland Lake Trail
#6 - Haviland Lake Trail
San Juan National Forestmoderate(277)
(277)Length: 3.8 mi • Est. 1 h 54 m
Please be sure to come prepared and to check the weather forecast ahead of time for this trail. It has been reported that this area is subject to dramatic changes in the weather. Show more
Smelter Mountain Trail
#7 - Smelter Mountain Trail
Bodo State Wildlife Areamoderate(238)
(238)Length: 3.8 mi • Est. 2 h 28 m
December 1st-April 15th: Trail can be accessed between 10AM and 2PM.
As of July 2020, Colorado is requiring all hikers in Colorado wildlife areas to have a hunting/fishing license before hiking. More info can be found here: https://cpw.state.co.us/Documents/LandWater/SWA/License-Requirements-SWA-STL-Access-FAQ.pdfShow more
Church Camp Trail
#8 - Church Camp Trail
Falls Creek Archeological Areaeasy(220)
(220)Length: 3.5 mi • Est. 1 h 24 m
Please note that the waterfall is on private property. Please be respectful and do not enter private lands unless authorized.
There are more trails in the Falls Creek Archeological Area if you wish to extend your hike.Show more
Sunlight Peak, Windom Peak, North Eolus and Mount Eolus via Purgatory Campground
#9 - Sunlight Peak, Windom Peak, North Eolus and Mount Eolus via Purgatory Campground
San Juan National Foresthard(50)
(50)Length: 37.6 mi • Est. Multi-day
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