Mountain Biking In Durango

This single track comes with an easy ascent through shady woodlands up to the last segment of the Colorado Trail. Turn around for the ride down to complete this 3.9 mile in and out route. Off US-160 W, turn right onto Lightner Creek Road, stay right at the fork for county road 208, stay right at the next fork, look for the parking lot for Hoffheins connection on the left.

• Distance: 3.9 miles
• Elevation: 1330 feet
• Time: 1 – 2 hours
• Difficulty: Intermediate
• Percent Singletrack: 100%

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Head over to Ned Overend Mountain Bike Park for flows with swooping corners. It’s right in town and offers various loops you can connect together easily. The trails themselves have wide turns, packed dirt, and little technical riding. It’s a great way to rip a little even during a busy schedule.

• Distance: As long or short as you want
• Elevation: Short climbs
• Time: 1 – 4hrs
• Difficulty: Easy/Intermediate
• Percent Singletrack: 100%

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A 21 mile in and out journey that offers mind-blowing views without entirely aggressive climbs. This epic singletrack traverses the remote Weminuche Wilderness above 12,000 ft, so be prepared for every type of weather! Park at Molas Pass overlook or the Little Molas Lake parking area.

• Distance: 21 Miles
• Elevation: 3,000 feet
• Time: 5 – 6 hours
• Difficulty: Advanced
• Percent Singletrack: 100% Singletrack

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Horse Gulch is track heaven, where these mostly-singletrack connections offer flowy rides with some technical descents on packed trails. From the Horse Gulch trailhead from E 3rd street, once Big Canyon spits you out near US-160, take the Animas Trail back for about a 12-mile round trip.

• Distance: Multiple length loops
• Elevation: Short to medium length climbs
• Time: As long as you like
• Difficulty: Intermediate
• Percent Singletrack: The trail system is 100% singletrack

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This 18.6 mile descent through a lushy forest is a known favorite among Durango locals. Following this shady creek comes with cruiseable mud puddles and a couple of steep climbs. Keep in mind it’s a remote ride through the Hermosa Wilderness Area until the last couple of miles where you’ll pass plenty of hikers. Leave one car at the parking lot of the Lower Hermosa Campground, then shuttle to the Upper Hermosa Creek trailhead.

• Distance: 19.1 miles one way
• Elevation: 2,330 feet
• Time: 4 to 5 hours
• Difficulty: Advanced
• Percent Singletrack: Doubletrack and singletrack

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