EventsOutdoorsBusinessesNewsGuidesSafety & Alerts

Footer

Live Here. Visit Here. Find It Here.

Explore

  • The Western Slope
  • Events
  • Businesses
  • News
  • Guides
  • Outdoor

Community

  • Weather
  • Emergency & Alerts
  • Preparedness
  • Local Resources

Get Involved

  • Become an Insider
  • For Business
  • For Government
  • About Us
  • Contact
  • Advertise

Legal

  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service
  • Cookie Policy

© 2026 The Slope. All rights reserved.

Join The Slope Community

Create an account to get personalized recommendations and save your favorite places and events

Sign Up
    1. Outdoor
    2. Hiking
    3. Animas River Trail

    Animas River Trail

    Durango, CO 81000
    Hiking
    Easy
    Animas River Trail main view
    Animas River Trail view 2
    Along The Animas River
    Elevation
    2,004ft
    Distance
    8.45 miles
    Duration
    4 hours
    Season
    Jan - Dec
    In Season

    Current Conditions

    Trail is in good condition. No significant obstacles or hazards reported.

    Reported 3/2/2025 • Verified

    About

    The Animas River Trail is an easy hiking route that follows the Animas River for 8.45 miles, gaining a moderate elevation of 2004 feet. The trail is suitable for hikers of all skill levels and can be completed in approximately 4 hours and 13 minutes. Throughout the year, from January to December, the trail is accessible, although winter conditions may require additional precautions. Parking is available at various points along the trail, making it convenient for hikers to access the route.

    Elevation Profile

    Trail Points

    Parking • 1,943ft

    Trailhead

    Waypoint • 1,973ft

    Trail Marker

    Waypoint • 2,004ft

    Trail Marker

    Viewpoint • 1,973ft

    Viewpoint

    Amenities

    Parking Available
    0.0
    0 reviews

    Reviews

    0.0
    0 reviews
    5
    0
    4
    0
    3
    0
    2
    0
    1
    0

    No reviews yet

    Be the first to review this location