Hiking · Durango, CO
Cap's Trail
Before you go
Live · nearest station Durango, 0 miGood window today.
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Feels like 78°
Wind
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Animas River at Durango is running 161 cfs, water 65°.
Distance
0.4mi round trip
Elevation gain
—
High point
6,954ft
Season
Jan - Dec
About
Cap's Trail is a 0.4-mile singletrack in the Horse Gulch Trail System near Durango, Colorado. The trail parallels Horse Gulch Road and is primarily used for mountain biking, though it is open to hiking. It is rated as easy to moderate with a ground surface. The route is described as flowy, featuring a bridge, small jumps, and fun corners. Access requires driving up Horse Gulch Road from the trailhead, passing the signed intersection at Meadow Loop, and taking a right-hand turn onto Cap's Trail approximately one-third of a mile further up the road. Parking is available at the trailhead. The trail is accessible year-round. Summer conditions can be hot, and the trail is used for winter recreation as well.
Trail profile
Gain
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Avg grade
—
Steepest
—
High point
6,954 ft
Good to know
Parking at the trailhead
Waypoints
Latest trail reportgood
Trail is in good condition. No significant obstacles or hazards reported.
Reported Mar 2, 2025Verified
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