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La Plata County
Durango

Animas River Trail – Durango, Colorado loop from Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

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Road cycling routes
United States
Colorado
La Plata County
Durango

Animas River Trail – Durango, Colorado loop from Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

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(24)

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Animas River Trail – Durango, Colorado loop from Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

01:52

40.2km

270m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 6, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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San Juan National Forest

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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775 m

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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1.60 km

Durango, Colorado

Highlight • Settlement

If you are already in the area, you should take some time for a stroll through Downtown Durango – a Nationally Registered Historic District – with its beautiful historic buildings, …

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1.60 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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4

1.60 km

General Palmer Hotel

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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5

2.59 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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6

2.59 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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7

23.5 km

View of the La Plata Mountains from CR 250

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

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 …

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8

40.0 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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40.2 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.9 km

9.63 km

4.98 km

1.42 km

270 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

33.4 km

6.33 km

327 m

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Highest point (2,100 m)

Lowest point (1,980 m)

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