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Bayfield, Colorado – Vallecito Reservoir loop from Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

Bayfield, Colorado – Vallecito Reservoir loop from Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

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Bayfield, Colorado – Vallecito Reservoir loop from Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

06:47

137km

1,290m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

Tips

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San Juan National Forest

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.88 km

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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7.35 km

Dallabetta Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Dallabetta Park offers super-good views and facilities that are hard to match. The park has picknicking areas, a visitor’s center, and rest rooms. It is also the trailhead for the Animas River Trail.

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56.7 km

Town of Ignacio

Highlight • Settlement

Ignacio is a really small town in southern Colorado. The town is known for its cultural museums, but perhaps the best part about the town is how many quiet roads there are close to the city's center.

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72.5 km

Bayfield, Colorado

Highlight • Settlement

At just under 7,000 feet elevation and with a little over 2,000 full-time residents, Bayfield is a quiet town just outside the mountains of Colorado. There are a lot of …

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98.2 km

Vallecito Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

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 …

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136 km

Historic Downtown Durango

Highlight • Historical Site

Durango, Colorado, is a famous mining town and railroad city that is an outdoor mecca today. There are towns of trails, roads, and paths for outdoor enthusiasts, and riding through …

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136 km

Animas River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The trail is a flat, paved multi-use path which follows the Animas River through Durango between Oxbox Park to the north and Dallabetta Park to the south. There are plenty …

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137 km

Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

Highlight • Historical Site

The historic Durango to Silverton railroad starts here — keep an eye out for the train, and after your run be sure to check out the scenic train rides and …

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137 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

120 km

12.6 km

3.57 km

788 m

109 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

83.2 km

53.6 km

464 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,420 m)

Lowest point (1,830 m)

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Monday 18 May

16°C

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68 %

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Southern End of the Animas River Trail

Dallabetta Park

Town of Ignacio

Bayfield, Colorado

Vallecito Reservoir

Historic Downtown Durango

Animas River Trail

Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

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