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: August 18, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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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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7.36 km

Dallabetta Park

Forest

56.6 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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72.4 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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72.4 km

Scenic Cycling Route Near Bayfield

Highlight • Cycleway

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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98.1 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

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