Animas Mountain Trail

4.1 ( 14 )

Trail

5.9 mile 9.4 kilometer loop
78% Runnable
Intermediate

Elevation

Ascent: 1,494' 455 m
Descent: -1,482' -452 m
High: 8,174' 2,491 m
Low: 6,714' 2,046 m

Grade

Avg Grade: 10% (5°)
Max Grade: 27% (15°)

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“A fun trail leading to the top of Animas City Mountain for great views of the Animas Valley.”

— aaron moore

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Usually closed December 1st through April 15th for wildlife.

Description

According to Trails 2000, officially this trail is done in a counter clockwise direction, but it can be completed either way. I like to sometimes go in a clockwise direction so I can run down along the edge with great views of the valley and eventually Durango.

Start the trail at 32nd St in north Durango and make your way up several switchbacks. the trail climbs steadily for nearly three miles until you reach the high point of Animas Mountain. Take a moment to enjoy the well-earned views before you start your descent on the east side of the loop to return to the start.

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Land Manager: BLM Colorado - Tres Rios Field Office

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Aug 6, 2019

6.7mi — 2h 02m

Oct 20, 2018

Joseph Higginson

Actually ran a bit further before starting recording. 6.1mi

Oct 18, 2018

Great climb for the first 2.5 miles. Very muddy today, so took it slow coming down. 7mi

Sep 28, 2018

Ed G

6mi

Sep 15, 2018

Aug 18, 2018

My first time on the trail, as I am visiting Durango, but there are a ton of off shoots and trail finding here. Pretty rocky and rutted too. 5.9mi

Aug 3, 2017

Kaylee M

5.9mi

Jul 27, 2016

Kaylee M

Trail Ratings

4.1 from 14 votes

#2

in Animas City Mountain

#5274

Overall

4.1 from 14 votes

5 Star		29%
4 Star		57%
3 Star		7%
2 Star		7%
1 Star		0%

Trail Rankings

#2

in Animas City Mountain

#425

in Colorado

#5,274

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Enjoy a stunning view from the top of Animus City Mountain looking north.

Enjoy a stunning view from the top of Animus Ci…

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