The Best Hiking in Durango
Looking for the best hiking in Durango? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Durango. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top hiking spots in and near Durango
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Durango, Colorado
Ella Vita, Hogsback, and Slime Gulch Loop
3.4 mi / 922 ft gainElla Vita, Hogsback, and Slime Gulch Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Durango, Colorado.Read more -
Durango, Colorado
Meadow Loop via Horse Gulch Trail
3.38 mi / 482 ft gainMeadow Loop via Horse Gulch Trail is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Florissant, Colorado.Read more -
Durango, Colorado
Chapman Hill Loop
1.91 mi / 289 ft gainChapman Hill Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Durango, Colorado.Read more -
Durango, Colorado
Smelter Mountain Trail
3.79 mi / 1306 ft gainSmelter Mountain Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Durango, Colorado.Read more -
Durango, Colorado
Mountain Bike in Dalla Mountain Park
4 miThe Dalla Park shares a trailhead and parking lot with the Animas Mountain trail, frequently used for hiking and trail running. There is plenty of room in this lot, as well as several picnic tables. Immediately after crossing through the gate, the trail divides. The bike park takes up the south a...Read more -
Durango, Colorado
Animas Mountain Trail
5.8 mi / 1506 ft gainAnimas Mountain Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Durango, Colorado.Read more -
Durango, Colorado
Sailing Hawks Loop
2.5 mi / 449 ft gainSailing Hawks Loop is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Durango, Colorado.Read more -
Durango, Colorado
Hike the Animas Mountain Trail
5.9 mi / 1535 ft gainThe Animas Mountain Trail is a 6 mile loop trail, easily accessible from town, and best used from March until October. In the early spring and late fall, it is advised to bring YakTrax or similar in case there are icy patches on the trail. This trail is located in the San Juan National Forest nea...Read more -
Durango, Colorado
Soaring Hawks
3.46 mi / 515 ft gainSoaring Hawks is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Durango, Colorado.Read more -
Durango, Colorado
Perins Peak
5.77 mi / 1673 ft gainPerins Peak is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Durango, Colorado.Read more -
Durango, Colorado
Sale Barn - South Rim - Cowboy Loop
10.61 mi / 1119 ft gainSale Barn - South Rim - Cowboy Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Durango, Colorado.Read more -
Durango, Colorado
Colorado Trail to Gudy's
8.23 mi / 1266 ft gainColorado Trail to Gudy's Rest is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Durango, Colorado.Read more -
Durango, Colorado
Hike the Colorado Trail to Gudy's Rest
4.08.1 mi / 1400 ft gainThis hike, a local favorite is less than five miles from downtown Durango. The entire hike offers beautiful views especially once your reach the top of Gudy's Rest. The trail starts off with a gradual uphill along Junction Creek. On this section of the trail, you will likely run into locals proba...Read more -
Durango, Colorado
Spur Line Trail
4.73 mi / 377 ft gainSpur Line Trail is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Durango, Colorado.Read more -
Durango, Colorado
Hike the Hidden Valley Loop
9.1 mi / 1223 ft gainThe Hidden Valley, aka Church Camp, Loop is a 9.1 mile hike just outside of Durango, Colorado. The trail is shared by mountain bikers, hikers, and trail runners. The Hidden Valley Loop offers amazing views of the Animas Valley, especially when the foliage changes in the fall. The trail is recomme...Read more -
Durango, Colorado
Church Camp Trail
3.52 mi / 397 ft gainChurch Camp Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Durango, Colorado.Read more