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Animas Mountain Trail (East)

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 2.5 (11)
  1. Areas
  2. CO
  3. …Southwest Rockies
  4. …Durango
  5. Animas City Mountain
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“A technical and rocky climb with wonderful views of Durango and North Animas Valley ”

Jason Lampenrider
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3.4

Miles

5.4

KM
Singletrack

8,172' 2,491 m

High

6,716' 2,047 m

Low

1,487' 453 m

Up

40' 12 m

Down

9%

Avg Grade (5°)

35%

Max Grade (19°)

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Not Allowed

Top part (from Aquila trail north) is closed from Dec 1 to July 31. Bottom part of trail closed from Dec 1 to April 15. Watch out for hikers.

Description

The ~3 mile rocky and technical climb begins at the parking lot noted, and is quite steep in some places. There are plenty of opportunities to stop and enjoy the views of Durango and the North Animas Valley. This Trail is generally climbed, but can be descended for a technical, challenging and fun descent.

See Animas Mountain Trail (west) for the easier half of this trail.

Contacts

Local Club: Durango Trails

May 13, 2024: Happy Mothers Day

Apr 24, 2024: Trail Crew Brew Release Party

Land Manager: BLM Colorado - Tres Rios Field Office

Shared By:

Jason Lampenrider
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Trail Ratings

  2.5 from 11 votes

#10

in Animas City Mountain

#27488

Overall
  2.5 from 11 votes
5 Star
18%
4 Star
18%
3 Star
9%
2 Star
9%
1 Star
45%
Trail Rankings

#10

in Animas City Mountain

#2,627

in Colorado

#27,488

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Views from near the top of Animas Mountain.
Aug 23, 2023 near Durango, CO
Stopping to enjoy the North Animas Valley
Jul 21, 2013 near Durango, CO
Pointing out the La Platas
Jul 21, 2013 near Durango, CO
Climbing up from Durango
Jul 21, 2013 near Durango, CO
Near the eastern end of Ollos.
Aug 23, 2023 near Durango, CO
Typical trail surface and surroundings on Animas Mountain.
Aug 23, 2023 near Durango, CO

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