Oxbow Park is the northern end of the Animas River Trail and has a couple nice waterside loops you can do along lush singletrack. There is also a beach area that sticks out into a bend of the Animas River and is popular for swimming, paddleboarding, and rafting.

Matthew

December 19, 2023

Road cycling

Oxbow Park marks the northern terminus of the Animas River Trail. The park is fairly new and features some singletrack paths along the water as well as a restroom and picnic tables.

Matthew

December 19, 2023

Cycling

Oxbow Park marks the northern terminus of the Animas River Trail. The park is fairly new and features some singletrack paths along the water as well as a restroom and picnic tables.

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