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Animas River and Rotary Park – Fassbinder Bridge loop from La Plata

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Animas River and Rotary Park – Fassbinder Bridge loop from La Plata

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Animas River and Rotary Park – Fassbinder Bridge loop from La Plata

01:10

18.2km

210m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.46 km

Animas River and Rotary Park

Highlight • River

The wild Animas River is a tributary of the even more majestic San Juan River. It flows over 126 miles and passes ghost towns like Animas Forks, Eureka and Howardsville. …

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2.53 km

Fassbinder Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This is a fantastic trailhead in the center of downtown Durango. There are restrooms, river access, and plenty of parking. From here you can cross the Fassbinder Bridge to follow …

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2.53 km

Rotary Park

Highlight • Rest Area

This is a fantastic trailhead in the center of downtown Durango. There are restrooms, river access, and plenty of parking. From here you can cross the Fassbinder Bridge to follow …

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16.5 km

Animas River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is a fantastic paved trail which winds over seven miles along the Animas River through Durango and connects to a number of other trails in and around town.

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18.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.33 km

6.12 km

2.48 km

131 m

117 m

Surfaces

14.0 km

3.07 km

1.01 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,110 m)

Lowest point (1,990 m)

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Wednesday 8 July

34°C

14°C

32 %

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Animas River and Rotary Park – Fassbinder Bridge loop from La Plata

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Fassbinder Bridge

Rotary Park

Animas River Trail

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