Trail Run Project Logo

A steep trail rewards runners with great views!


Your Rating: Rating Rating Rating Rating Rating      Clear Rating
Your Difficulty:
Your Favorites: Add To-Do · Your List
Zoom in to see details
Map Key

1.1

Miles

1.7

KM

58%

Runnable

7,375' 2,248 m

High

6,820' 2,079 m

Low

474' 144 m

Up

555' 169 m

Down

18%

Avg Grade (10°)

60%

Max Grade (31°)

Dogs Unknown

Features Views

Because of the makeup of the soil, please do not use the Hogsback Trail if it is wet. We don't want to trash this great trail.

Description

The Hogsback is seen from almost everywhere in Durango and beckons you to climb it. If climbed, you'll be rewarded with a great workout and amazing views.

There are several options of climbing Hogsback, but the one that I most often use begins by going up Brown's Ridge and turning right onto the Hogsback Trail.

After turning right at the junction, this trail is almost a continuously, steep trail to the top. About 2/3 of the way up you'll come to a junction, turn left for the final push up Hogsback. Once getting to the top, enjoy the views of Durango and the surrounding peaks.

At this point, you can either go back the way you came or continue on down the backside of Hogsback for a short, steep descent. Once you are down at the base of the backside, you'll come to a trail sign, turn right and switchback down on the fun Perins Gulch Trail, to end up at Perins Gulch.

This trail can be completed in either direction.

Shared By:

aaron moore

Trail Ratings

  4.8 from 5 votes

#1182

Overall
  4.8 from 5 votes
5 Star
80%
4 Star
20%
3 Star
0%
2 Star
0%
1 Star
0%
Trail Rankings

#181

in Colorado

#1,182

Overall
18 Views Last Month
7,709 Since May 18, 2016
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult

0%
0%
25%
50%
25%
0%

Photos

Hogsback summit trail west side.
Jun 17, 2020 near Durango, CO
An open section of trail on Hogsfoot
Jul 9, 2015 near Durango, CO
Western view just above the switchback.
Jun 17, 2020 near Durango, CO
The final push to get to the main ridge of the Hogsback.
Apr 18, 2016 near Durango, CO
This the junction where Option #1 and Option #2 meet on the front side.
Apr 18, 2016 near Durango, CO

0 Comments

Weather


Current Trail Conditions

Unknown
Add Your Check-In

Check-Ins

Join the Community

Create your FREE account today!
Already have an account? Login to close this notice.

Get Started.