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A charming little town in the Rocky Mountains, it has a past as a mining settlement and a present as a tourist destination. On the southern side of the valley is a ski resort with hiking trails, and further east, untouched areas are located beyond the ski slopes. On the northern side of the valley, there are hiking trails and plenty of nature.

Coal Bank Pass sits at an elevation of 10,610 feet and serves as a link between the towns of Silverton and Durango. Situated along the renowned Million Dollar Highway, it offers travelers spectacular vistas of rugged peaks and stunning landscapes.

CR 250 is a much quieter and more scenic alternative than the traffic-ridden US 550 that travels through the middle of the valley. There are tall mountain walls on one side of you and views across the valley towards the La Plata Mountain Range in the other direction.

The trail is a flat, paved multi-use path which follows the Animas River through Durango between Oxbow Park to the north and Dallabetta Park to the south. There are plenty of access points to jump on and off the trail and connect with other routes around town.

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.

Encompassing well over 4 square miles and situated within San Juan National Forest, Vallecito Reservoir is a must-visit if you are out for a bike ride near Durango, Colorado. The long road following the west shore of the lake is paved, and the roads and paths on the east side of the lake are dirt.

You can spot Lake Nighthorse from here. If you have your gravel bike with you, you get an even better view by biking up towards Smelter Mountain on the dirt CR 212.

Encompassing well over 4 square miles and situated within San Juan National Forest, Vallecito Reservoir is a must-visit if you are out for a bike ride near Durango, Colorado. The long road following the west shore of the lake is paved, and the roads and paths on the east side of the lake are dirt.