Steep. Trail Length: 5 miles. Visit durango.org or call 970-247-3500. Ray Walker 382-7662 raynsue@bresnan.net Horse Gulch Trailhead Trails 2000, Durango’s trail advocacy group, has created and maintained a world-class system of trails in Horse Gulch. ... Mtn Bike Durango, Cortez, Dolores and Rico Singletrack. ... 4.5 mi 7.2 km #10 Spur Line Trails at Three Springs. The constricted and stony spine is the most technical part of the whole trail system and mountain biking is rated Advanced/Expert. The Rail Spikes Loop (northern) has some more demanding descents and a bit more extending climbing, though it's still relatively easy. Do a visual sweep from the Animas River oxbows up the eastern front of the La Plata range. Extended RidgeThe next trail segment is Extended Ridge. Durango. Bikers huck down Medicine where momentum is necessary for survival. OR. From the parking lot at 6,600 feet, walk up Horse Gulch Road, a mixed-use dirt track. This super-sweet trail is rated intermediate for mountain bikers. The Animas River Trail is a totally safe first option, especially for families who would like to rent bikes for the day and stay close to town. While there are alternative lines with varying degrees of difficulty, there is no easy route down this technical, steep descent. what a view. Bikers careen down rock-armored terrain, fly across stonework bridges and ride the rocks around banked corners. Please note these trails are on private property that is open range. Something else? 6.4mi In just more than half a mile, go left on unsigned Zipline. The thru-hike leaves the ridge on the Skyline Trail and descends west to the Skyridge Trailhead. It is five ridgetop miles from the southern end of Raider Ridge to Point 7,954’ on the Smokejumper Trail. The Spur Line Trails are now officially open in Three Springs, including five new miles of introductory singletrack and a small pump track located off Wilson Gulch Road on the northeast side of Three Springs neighborhood. Trail Length: 5 miles. 4.7mi. At the first roundabout, turn right onto Wilson Gulch Drive. You can’t miss this junction because the surface is covered with a soft black coal/shale mix. Fun trail and great wildflowers! • Create a thru-hike to the Skyridge Trailhead with a short shuttle, or loop back to the start. Login or Sign Up. 11.5 km • 1,316' Down Get More. Learn more about how to spend your free time when you live at Three Springs. Rocky Road intersects Raider Ridge at 1.7 miles at the top of the “Black Hill Climb.” Rocky Road is the easiest and safest lateral for hikers and bikers. The trail opened in late 2017 in collaboration with Trails 2000 and Purgatory Resort. The trailhead has limited parking, but it was not too busy when I went on Monday evening. The sustainable design is intended for introductory mountain bikers of all ages. Don’t forget to look left for turtle lake. Great views at the top! Some technical terrain and limited alternate lines. The skills park consists only of a few small jumps, but it sits near the trailhead. Great wooded hiking trail, that’s easily accessible. The trail has a mild grade, a ton of features, and is roughly 30 inches wide, there is also skills area at the trailhead which makes it a better family session spot! 401.13 m Down, 19.2 mi 766' Down 991.79 m Up The trail is primarily used for hiking, running, nature trips, and mountain biking. Roundtrip, the spur adds 1.4 miles and 250 feet of vertical. It has a sharp western escarpment and slopes gently into Horse Gulch on the east. SPUR LINE TRAILS Welcome to Three Springs Enjoy the trails! 991.36 m Down, 549.3 mi Would be nice for bike as well. Gain: ft. 0 Loves. 21233.6 m Down. Better for mountain bikes than hikers and pets. Difficulty: Beginner, Intermediate. Don't have an … Our trek to the highpoint of Raider goes out Smokejumper Trail and returns to this junction. Nice views of downtown Durango are scattered throughout the hike as well. Sign up to receive our weekly newsletter packed with the best adventure guides, travel ideas, news, and articles. From here, you can see the bulky Missionary Ridge cuesta, Baldy Mountain and the far end of the river valley encircled by high peaks. 1,494' Down OR. Follow the trail marker signs to stay on the designated trails. In winter, the shaded initial road segment is the coldest, snowiest and slickest part of the hike. Daryl Crites designed and built the trail in 2015 with a Trails 2000 work crew. Definitely a moderate trail, but not due to overall difficulty, just several steep climbs with loose rock footing. Sugar TrailThe curious name is derived from an acronym, SHGR, Skyline to Horse Gulch Road. Colorado Trail Reach the junction with the Colorado Trail at 2.1 miles, elevation 8,000 feet. Exact route will be Rays choice. The 1.8-mile Switcher Loop starts off from the trailhead and consists of the southern end of the pair, while Rail Spike Loop is 2.5 miles and sits at the northern end. Maps: Durango East, Colorado 7.5 USGS Quad or Apogee Mapping; www.trails2000.org/maps. Bishtaw (Apr 2, 2020 at 14:52) Gravel road. After that, the trail is a gradual uphill climb to the viewpoints on the north side of Animas Mountain. Great day, sunny, 70 degrees. It is a 1.6 mile, multi-use, two-way track with an average 8-percent grade. Distance and Elevation Gain: The loop and spur to the Raider highpoint is 9.7 miles with 1,700 feet of elevation gain. Took about 3.5 hours including pictures-taking and a quick lunch on a high boulder overlooking the city. 3,252' Down 3,180' Down Go clockwise for a slightly easier elevation. We promise not to annoy you, but if you wish, you may unsubscribe at any time. This trail is formed of two loops. Your FREE account works with all Adventure Projects sites . From a very amateur standpoint, the trail … 229.31 m Up Post a Comment. Many riders will hike-a-bike across these slanted blocks. 4h 00m, great condition. Difficulty: Beginner, Intermediate. | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy. While there are several fun rollers and slight bank turns, the trail is mostly flat and perfect for beginners or intermediate riders looking for easy-to-access exercise. Back at the four-way junction, loop hikers will go east on Sugar Trail and thru-hikers will descend west on Skyline Trail. We had a blast. All rights reserved. 233.5 m Down, 5.7 mi Technical terrain with no alternate lines. Score Time + 0. The Spur Line Trails include five new miles of introductory singletrack and a small pump track located off Wilson Gulch Road on the northeast side of Three Springs neighborhood. The Spur Line Trails are now officially open in Three Springs, including five new miles of introductory singletrack and a small pump track located off Wilson Gulch Road on the northeast side of Three Springs neighborhood. Roundtrip, the spur adds 1.4 miles and 250 feet of vertical. Please stay on established trails. Horse Gulch Road has its charms. Click here. We believe good things come from people spending time outside. Wind in the trees creates a song only pines know how to sing. Finished right around two hours with a few stops, #4 - Sunlight Peak, Windom Peak, North Eolus and Mount Eolus via Purgatory Campground, #6 - Sunlight Peak via Animas River Trail and Needle Creek Trail, #17 - First Fork and Red Creek Loop Trail, #18 - Sale Barn - South Rim - Cowboy Loop, Sailing Hawks Loop - quick post work hike, Sunlight Peak, Windom Peak, North Eolus and Mount Eolus via Purgatory Campground, Sunlight Peak via Animas River Trail and Needle Creek Trail. Fast free flowing singletrack that is loads of fun! • Hikers are strongly advised to avoid this trail. 884.0 km Turn left onto Camino Del Rio/ Hwy 550. Quick after work flow with the tumbleweeds. 0h 42m, Possibly the best kid's bike trail on the planet. Spur Line Trail is a 7.9 kilometer moderately trafficked loop trail located near Durango, Colorado that offers scenic views and is good for all skill levels. This is about an injury or accident Momentum is necessary for survival. The trails you’re about to enjoy wouldn’t exist without our year-round work to plan, build, and maintain them. At that time, he worked as a smokejumper based in Boise, Idaho. Burned sections along the south, but still great. For much more Raider detail: http://debravanwinegarden.blogspot.com. At this location, the Menefee Formation is holding up the ridgecrest. In partnership with Durango Trails, Three Springs has officially opened the Spur Line Trails—five new miles of introductory singletrack and a small pump track located off Wilson Gulch Road on the northeast side of Three Springs neighborhood. Please join Trails 2000 for Trailwork at the new Spur Line Trails in Three Springs, Wednesdays, August 1, 8 & 15, 2018.All weekend warriors, trail blazers, wanderers and trail lovers alike are invited to volunteer from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. each day and should meet at the Spur Line Trailhead, from where crews will carpool to the site. Snake Charmer intersects the ridgeline at 1.3 miles. Please explain. Keep going! 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Contact the City of Durango Parks and Recreation Department for information regarding the Community Park. • The Switcher Loop (southern) is the easiest loop with the speed kept at bay that makes it perfect for the little ones or newer riders. From here, there is a sweet view of the south end of town, Perins Peak and the La Plata Mountains. Learn more about how to apply the principles of Leave No Trace on your next outdoor adventure. a few steep parts but over a good moderate hike. You must have JavaScript enabled to fill out this form. Rollers follow one after another. Around great views!!! … Ascend a slickrock slab. 1 Review & Comments. Your FREE account works with all Adventure Projects sites. Fun and easy trail. 4.6mi, Great new trial!! North of Point 7,536’, the treadway is even more rugged and delightful. At 1.3 miles, another downhill ripper veers off from Snake Charmer at a weathered boulder 100 yards from the ridgetop. You must login to Pinkbike. Details. 6.8mi, Super windy! Map. 958.72 m Up This trail system is Durango's premier beginner friendly terrain for mountain bikers. The toughest and steepest part is the first section uphill. No. The Spur Line Trails include five new miles of introductory singletrack and a small pump track located off Wilson Gulch Road on the northeast side of Three Springs neighborhood.