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This mellow route with nice views enjoyably connects the Durango Mesa trails with the Horse Gulch trails.


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Map Key

0.8

Miles

1.4

KM

Singletrack

7,115' 2,169 m

High

6,987' 2,130 m

Low

18' 6 m

Up

134' 41 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

10%

Max Grade (6°)

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Allowed

Description

Technically, the Telegraph Connect does connect the Durango Mesa trail system with the Horse Gulch Trail system, but this legit trail deserves a better name. It is a pleasant descent across the hillside with great views of the La Plata mountains in the far distance. Closer in, you can watch downhill bikers launching off the jumps on the twin downhill trails in the valley below. You'll pass through patches of scrub oak, steep cindery ravines, and next to enormous boulders that must have rolled down from Pautsky Point. End at a busy, well-signed trail junction with Meadow Loop and Telegraph.

Note: E-bikes are allowed on this trail as long as you use the trail as an out-and-back starting from the southern end. E-bikes are not allowed on the Meadow Loop or Horse Gulch trails.

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Megan W

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Looking towards Pautsky Point from Telegraph Connector.
Oct 5, 2023 near Durango, CO
Distant La Plata Mountains silhouetted between two trees.
Oct 5, 2023 near Durango, CO
Typical jump with the La Platas in the far distance.
Oct 5, 2023 near Durango, CO
Still some late season wildflowers around in October.
Oct 5, 2023 near Durango, CO
Large woop-de-doos near the top of the Meadow Intermediate Downhill Trail.
Oct 5, 2023 near Durango, CO
Nice big bermed turn near the top of Meadow Beginner Downhill.
Oct 6, 2023 near Durango, CO
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