Hermosa Creek North Trailhead is your gateway into the Hermosa Creek Wilderness and the Special Management Area. Take a hike along Hermosa to the south or follow the West Cross Trail that connects with the long-distance Colorado Trail. Whatever you decide for: The landscape is spectacular.

Caro "Bandit"

November 21, 2023

Running

Hermosa Creek North Trailhead is your gateway into the Hermosa Creek Wilderness and the Special Management Area. Take a run along Hermosa to the south or follow the West Cross Trail that connects with the long-distance Colorado Trail. Whatever you decide the landscape is spectacular.

Zohar Kankonda-Fiszman

December 8, 2023

Mountain biking

Hermosa Creek Trail runs through the Hermosa Creek Wilderness Area. It includes smooth climbs with beautiful views. The trailhead provides valuable information about the area and the trail itself (though the latter is hard to lose).

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Hermosa Creek Trail – Durango

38.5km

03:21

550m

1,180m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Blackhawk Co. Trail eastern loop

39.7km

04:14

1,260m

The Blackhawk Co. Trail eastern loop is a difficult 24.7-mile mountain bike route in the San Juan National Forest with epic high-alpine view

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Upper Hermosa Creek Trailhead loop from Hermosa Creek Trail

51.5km

05:39

1,490m

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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Elevation 2,740 m

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Location: La Plata County, Colorado, United States

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Hermosa Creek Trail – Durango

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Upper Hermosa Creek Trailhead loop from Hermosa Creek Trail

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