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La Plata County

Oxbow Park and Preserve – Horse Gulch Trailhead loop from Trimble

La Plata County

Oxbow Park and Preserve – Horse Gulch Trailhead loop from Trimble

Hard

3.4

(13)

76

riders

Oxbow Park and Preserve – Horse Gulch Trailhead loop from Trimble

05:43

84.0km

1,020m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very 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: July 15, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 18.9 km for 85 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

12.1 km

Oxbow Park and Preserve

Highlight • River

Oxbow Park is the northern end of the Animas River Trail and has a couple nice waterside loops you can do along lush singletrack. There is also a beach area …

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2

16.2 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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3

17.2 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

18.9 km

Horse Gulch Trailhead

Highlight • Parking

This is the Horse Gulch Trailhead. It is not a huge parking lot. Fills up quickly on weekends and in evenings. You’ll find more parking possibilities in the streets nearby.

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5

19.0 km

Horse Gulch Road

Highlight • Trail

Horse Gulch Road is a smooth gravel road with a low gradient.

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6

20.1 km

Horse Gulch and Meadow Loop Trail

Highlight • Trail

Horse Gulch is a wide dirt road to access the neat trail network in Horse Gulch Park. The Meadow Loop Trail is a great option for a stroll to some …

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B

84.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

64.3 km

7.30 km

6.94 km

4.97 km

595 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

40.8 km

31.2 km

11.0 km

1.04 km

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Elevation

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Highest point (2,430 m)

Lowest point (1,990 m)

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Friday 17 July

28°C

13°C

83 %

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