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United States
Colorado
La Plata County
Durango

Lemon Reservoir – Animas River and Rotary Park loop from La Plata County

Routes
Road cycling routes
United States
Colorado
La Plata County
Durango

Lemon Reservoir – Animas River and Rotary Park loop from La Plata County

Moderate

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(8444)

14,712

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Lemon Reservoir – Animas River and Rotary Park loop from La Plata County

03:08

61.0km

830m

Road cycling

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

Last updated: March 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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San Juan National Forest

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

801 m

Memorial Park

Highlight (Segment) • Rest Area

Here the trail runs along the street between East 3rd and the grassy area of Memorial Park. The trail joins up again more closely with the river after this segment. …

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2

12.0 km

Little Baldy

Highlight • Summit

Little Baldy Mountain sits isolated from its neighbors and offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. Its strategic location at the perfect elevation makes it an ideal spot to …

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3

25.4 km

Lemon Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Lemon Reservoir is a popular spot for biking, running, walking, and off-road driving in San Juan National Forest. The road is paved the majority of the way (a recent addition), …

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4

50.6 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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5

50.7 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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6

51.7 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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61.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

47.1 km

13.5 km

315 m

151 m

Surfaces

42.8 km

18.0 km

165 m

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Highest point (2,490 m)

Lowest point (1,990 m)

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