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La Plata County

La Plata County

The best running trails in La Plata County

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Running in La Plata County 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 La Plata County—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: October 20, 2025

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1. Animas River Trail north — Durango

8.75km

00:54

30m

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

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2. Animas River Trail south loop — Durango

11.6km

01:15

80m

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

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3. Animas City Mountain loop — Durango

9.20km

01:22

450m

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

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4. Animas River Trail — Durango

17.4km

01:48

60m

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

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

9.03km

01:14

310m

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

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6. Dry Fork loop — San Juan National Forest

14.7km

01:57

400m

Expert 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

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

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8. Skyline Trail — Horse Gulch Open Space

6.82km

00:57

250m

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

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9. Meadow Loop via Horse Gulch Trail — Horse Gulch Open Space

5.43km

00:42

120m

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

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10. Castle Rock via Elbert Creek Trail — San Juan National Forest

8.22km

01:13

530m

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

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The best running trails in La Plata County

1. Animas River Trail north — Durango

2. Animas River Trail south loop — Durango

3. Animas City Mountain loop — Durango

4. Animas River Trail — Durango

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

6. Dry Fork loop — San Juan National Forest

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

8. Skyline Trail — Horse Gulch Open Space

9. Meadow Loop via Horse Gulch Trail — Horse Gulch Open Space

10. Castle Rock via Elbert Creek Trail — San Juan National Forest

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