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San Juan Mountains

San Juan Mountains

The best running trails in the San Juan Mountains

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Running in the San Juan Mountains is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in the San Juan Mountains—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: November 28, 2025

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1. Ice Lakes Trail run — San Juan County

10.7km

01:50

750m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Animas River Trail north — Durango

8.75km

00:54

30m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Kendall Peak Road run — Silverton

15.0km

02:23

870m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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4. Animas River Trail south loop — Durango

11.6km

01:15

80m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Animas River Trail — Durango

17.4km

01:48

60m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Animas City Mountain loop — Durango

9.20km

01:22

450m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Rim Trail & Lion's Den loop — Durango

7.32km

00:56

150m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Colorado Trail to Gudy's Rest — San Juan National Forest

9.03km

01:14

310m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Dry Fork loop — San Juan National Forest

14.7km

01:57

400m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Skyline Trail — Horse Gulch Open Space

6.82km

00:57

250m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best running trails in the San Juan Mountains

1. Ice Lakes Trail run — San Juan County

2. Animas River Trail north — Durango

3. Kendall Peak Road run — Silverton

4. Animas River Trail south loop — Durango

5. Animas River Trail — Durango

6. Animas City Mountain loop — Durango

7. Rim Trail & Lion's Den loop — Durango

8. Colorado Trail to Gudy's Rest — San Juan National Forest

9. Dry Fork loop — San Juan National Forest

10. Skyline Trail — Horse Gulch Open Space

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