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Hiking · Durango, CO

Falcon Trail

moderateSpring conditions with some muddy sections. Trail is generally in good shape.
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Live · nearest station Durango, 0 mi
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Good window today. Daylight to 8:04 pm.

71°

Mostly Cloudy

Feels like 71°

Storm chance

5% tonight

Wind

5 mph WNW

UV index

0 low

Sun window

6:27 am to 8:04 pm

Animas River at Durango is running 182 cfs and rising, water 69°.

Distance

Elevation gain

High point

6,534ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Falcon Trail is a 1-mile loop located in Overend Mountain Park in Durango, Colorado. The trail follows a drainage area toward Leyden Street and connects with the Brown’s Ridge and Ella Vita trails. It is rated as moderate, though some sources classify it as easy, with gentle terrain and a ground surface that can be muddy after rain. The trail supports hiking, biking, and trail running, and horses are permitted. Access is available from Falcon Way near Ella Vita Court or from Avenida Del Sol, with parking available at multiple points along these streets and Leyden Street. The trailhead is approximately 2 miles from downtown Durango via 9th Street and Roosa Avenue. Elevation gain is listed as 308 feet, and the trail is accessible year-round, though winter conditions may include snow and ice. Current trail conditions are reported as fair.

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Steepest

High point

6,534 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Waypoints

1Trailhead6,532 ft

Latest trail reportfair

Spring conditions with some muddy sections. Trail is generally in good shape.

Reported Mar 2, 2025Verified

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