The Top 20 Attractions around Durango
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Durango. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Durango is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 13, 2025
Durango, Colorado
Highlight • Settlement
If you are already in the area, you should take some time for a stroll through Downtown Durango – a Nationally Registered Historic District – with its beautiful historic buildings, …
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Animas River and Rotary Park
Highlight • River
The wild Animas River is a tributary of the even more majestic San Juan River. It flows over 126 miles and passes ghost towns like Animas Forks, Eureka and Howardsville. …
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Hogsback Peak
Highlight • Summit
Hogsback is an easily recognizable peak from town. There is a distinctive ridge traveling up to the summit, and the trail itself is as steep as they come. It's easy …
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Gudy's Rest
Highlight • Viewpoint
This scenic viewpoint is named for Gudy Gaskill, the so-called Mother of the Colorado Trail. So it is not surprising that is located right on the famous long-distance trail, that …
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Colorado Trail Southern Terminus
Highlight • Trail
At the southern terminus of the Colorado there is a parking lot for about 20 cars. It’s quite a popular trailhead, so it will not be hard to get a …
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Baldy Mountain
Highlight • Summit
Baldy Mountain is a 9,874-foot peak in the San Juan Mountains just outside of Durango, Colorado. The mountain can be tackled from a couple different trailheads and is located at …
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Junction Creek Campground Trailhead
Highlight • Trail
Junction Creek Campground is located at the start of the Colorado Trail, as well as the Logchute Trail System, so this makes for an ideal basecamp for a few days …
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Animas Mountain East Trailhead
Highlight • Trail
You can park here and run up the switchbacks to Animas Mountain and Dalla Mountain Park. The southern trailhead is also available but has less parking, and you can also run in from Dalla Mountain Park.
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Southern End of the Animas River Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
The Animas River Trail totals more than 7 miles in one direction and hugs the Animas River the entire time. The entire path is paved with a few wooden bridge …
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Horse Gulch Trailhead
Highlight • Parking
This is the Horse Gulch Trailhead. It is not a huge parking lot. Fills up quickly on weekends and in evenings. You’ll find more parking possibilities in the streets nearby.
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Perins Peak and Overlook
Highlight (Segment) • Summit
Perins Peak is an 8,346-foot mountain on the outskirts of the town of Durango. The peak has a cliff face that is easy to pick out from miles away, and …
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