Animas City Park

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Animas City Park is a moderate hiking destination in Durango, Colorado, situated within the San Juan Mountains. The park offers trails that wind through cottonwood groves along the Animas River, providing views of the surrounding landscape. Hikers can expect well-maintained but uneven terrain with potential mud during the fall season, which runs from September through November. The typical duration for a visit is about 2 hours. The park features available parking, restrooms, and allows pets. Located at an elevation of 6,575 feet, the area provides mild temperatures suitable for outdoor activity. The trail system includes options like the Animas Overlook Trail, a short 0.7-mile paved loop with 80 feet of elevation gain and interpretive signs, as well as the more extensive Animas Mountain Trail System. These trails are accessible to various skill levels, with some routes being wheelchair accessible and others offering more significant elevation changes.