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Animas River Trail – Animas River Trail loop from Employee Parking

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Animas River Trail – Animas River Trail loop from Employee Parking

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Animas River Trail – Animas River Trail loop from Employee Parking

01:36

25.2km

240m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 5, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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4.46 km

Animas River South Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

This marks the southernmost point of the Animas River Trail. You can cross River Road Bridge to Dallabetta Park or head north along the river through Durango.

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5.54 km

Animas River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Animas River Trail is a family friendly 7-mile hard surface, multi-use path along the Animas River.

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7.15 km

Animas River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Animas River Trail is a family friendly 7-mile hard surface, multi-use path along the Animas River.

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9.84 km

Santa Rita Whitewater Park

Highlight • River

This is a great place from which to access the Animas River Trail for flat road running. If you are looking for trail access from town, you can also run …

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11.8 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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12.6 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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12.6 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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17.9 km

Animas River Trail south

Highlight • 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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25.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.2 km

5.07 km

2.52 km

2.31 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.9 km

5.57 km

505 m

249 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,060 m)

Lowest point (1,940 m)

Weather

Today

Monday 31 August

22°C

12°C

73 %

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Animas River Trail – Animas River Trail loop from Employee Parking

Animas River South Trailhead

Animas River Trail

Animas River Trail

Santa Rita Whitewater Park

Animas River Trail

General Palmer Hotel

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