Hiking · Durango, CO
Browns Ridge Ella Vita Connector
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Live · nearest station Durango, 0 miGood window today. Daylight to 6:28 pm.
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Sun window
7:23 am to 6:28 pm
Animas River at Durango is running 1,180 cfs and falling, water 49°.
Distance
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Elevation gain
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High point
6,534ft
Season
Jan - Dec
About
The Browns Ridge Ella Vita Connector is a short, moderate hiking trail in Durango, Colorado. It links the Brown's Ridge and Ella Vita trails within Overend Mountain Park. The route spans approximately 0.1 miles at an elevation of roughly 6,780 to 6,830 feet. Hikers use it as a brief connection between the flow features of Ella Vita and the jump line on Brown's Ridge. The trail surface is dirt. It allows leashed dogs and hikers. Parking is available at the trailhead. The connector is accessible year-round, though winter conditions may bring snow and ice. It serves as a practical loop option for those exploring the surrounding Durango trail network.
Trail profile
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Steepest
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High point
6,534 ft
Good to know
Parking at the trailhead
Waypoints
Latest trail reportgood
Spring conditions with some muddy sections. Trail is generally in good shape.
Reported Mar 2, 2025Verified
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