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Lions Den

Intermediate Intermediate
 2.9 (11)
  1. Areas
  2. CO
  3. …Southwest Rockies
  4. Durango
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“A short, moderate climb from Chapman Ice Rink to the Lions Den near Fort Lewis College. ”

Missy Thompson
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Miles

1.7

KM
Singletrack

6,968' 2,124 m

High

6,578' 2,005 m

Low

391' 119 m

Up

36' 11 m

Down

8%

Avg Grade (4°)

16%

Max Grade (9°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Unknown

Description

From the large gravel parking lot on the north side of the Chapman Hill Ice Rink, this trail ascends a series of switchbacks up to the Lions Den a City of Durango picnic pavilion. There are some spur trails at the start and end of the ride, so stick to the most well established trail.

Contacts

Local Club: Durango Trails

Land Manager: City of Durango, CO - Parks and Recreation

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Missy Thompson
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Trail Ratings

  2.9 from 11 votes

#25

in Durango

#25555

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  2.9 from 11 votes
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Trail Rankings

#25

in Durango

#2,356

in Colorado

#25,555

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Lions Den picnic pavilion
Jun 3, 2014 near Durango, CO

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