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La Plata County

Dry Fork Loop — San Juan National Forest

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United States
Colorado
La Plata County

Dry Fork Loop — San Juan National Forest

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Dry Fork Loop — San Juan National Forest

04:16

14.7km

400m

Forest loop through ponderosa pines to Gudy's Rest viewpoint overlooking the San Juan Mountains.

You'll start your adventure on the Dry Fork Loop through shady ponderosa pine forest near Durango. …

Last updated: September 25, 2025

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3.69 km

Gudy's Rest

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This scenic viewpoint is named for Gudy Gaskill, the so-called Mother of the Colorado Trail. So it is not surprising that it is located right on the famous long-distance trail …

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