As you run along the ridge you get epic views of Durango, Perin Mountain, Smelter Mountain, Animas City Mountain, and beyond to the Hermosa Creek Wilderness and the San Juans. The ridge is more technical than some of the other trails in the park.

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#1.

Raiders Ridge Loop

8.69km

01:10

250m

Jog the Raiders Ridge Loop, a 5.4-mile (8.7 km) moderate trail in Horse Gulch with 805 feet (245 metres) of elevation gain and panoramic vie

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#2.

Horse Gulch Trailhead – Meadow Loop Trail loop from Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

14.9km

01:51

380m

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

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Hard

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Rim Trail – Powerline Trail south junction loop from Durango

16.6km

02:04

380m

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

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Distance 1.02 km

Uphill 50 m

Downhill 0 m

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Location: Durango, La Plata County, Colorado, United States

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Extended Ridge Trail

#1.

Raiders Ridge Loop

#2.

Horse Gulch Trailhead – Meadow Loop Trail loop from Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

#3.

Rim Trail – Powerline Trail south junction loop from Durango

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