Fall Hiking · Durango, CO
Animas Overlook Trail
Before you go
Live · nearest station Durango, 6 miGood window today.
Thunderstorms
Feels like 55°
Storm chance
41% tonight
Wind
0 mph
Animas River at Durango is running 782 cfs and rising, water 54°.
Distance
0.7mi round trip
Elevation gain
2,447ft
High point
8,956ft
Season
Sep - Novin season
About
The Animas Overlook Trail is a short, paved loop in Durango, Colorado, offering views of the Animas River valley and downtown. The route covers 0.7 miles with a gentle elevation gain of approximately 80 feet, reaching a high point near 7,560 feet. Most hikers complete the trail in about one hour, though some sources cite a typical duration of two hours when accounting for stops. The trail surface is paved and generally at least four feet wide, making it suitable for wheelchairs and strollers. Interpretive signs are located along the path. The trail is open year-round but is a viable option for fall hiking from September through November. Parking is available at the trailhead off Junction Creek Road, and dogs are permitted on leash.
Trail profile
Gain
2,447 ft
Avg grade
66%
Steepest
1%
High point
8,956 ft
Good to know
Parking at the trailhead
Restrooms available
Dogs allowed on leash
Waypoints
Latest trail reportgood
Trail is in good condition. No significant obstacles or hazards reported.
Reported Mar 2, 2025Verified
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