Hiking · Durango, CO
Crite's Connect
Before you go
Live · nearest station Durango, 0 miGood window today. Daylight to 8:09 pm.
Partly Cloudy
Feels like 59°
Storm chance
1% overnight
Wind
0 mph
UV index
0 low
Sun window
6:23 am to 8:09 pm
Animas River at Durango is running 165 cfs, water 65°.
Distance
2.11mi round trip
Elevation gain
122ft
High point
6,654ft
Season
Jan - Dec
About
Crite's Connect is a 1.5-mile dirt trail in Durango that links the top of the Telegraph Trail to Carbon Junction. It serves as a connector within the Grandview Ridge Trails system, providing access to the broader Horse Gulch and Carbon Junction networks. The trail is open to hiking, biking, and trail running, making it a multi-use route rather than a dedicated footpath. Elevation ranges from approximately 7,087 to 7,505 feet with a gain of roughly 418 feet, though some sources cite a total elevation change of 2,292 feet for the broader connection. Parking is available at Carbon Junction, accessible via Dominguez Drive off Highway 160. The trail is generally open year-round and is considered moderate in difficulty, suitable for those with basic fitness levels.
Trail profile
Gain
122 ft
Avg grade
1%
Steepest
1%
High point
6,654 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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