Hiking · Durango, CO
FS 071
Before you go
Live · nearest station Durango, 3 miGood window today. Daylight to 8:11 pm.
Smoky
Feels like 72°
Wind
5 mph ESE
UV index
6.1 high
Sun window
6:23 am to 8:11 pm
Animas River at Durango is running 169 cfs, water 63°.
Distance
2.7mi round trip
Elevation gain
951ft
High point
8,700ft
Season
Jan - Dec
About
FS 071 is a 2.7-mile dirt road hike on Baldy Mountain near Durango, Colorado, with a summit elevation of 9,852 feet. The route is closed to motor vehicles and serves as an access point to the Missionary Ridge Trail. The terrain features steep and loose sections with minimal technical difficulty, offering views toward the west. Parking is available at the trailhead. The trail is accessible year-round, from January through December, though conditions vary with potential snow and ice in winter months.
Trail profile
Gain
951 ft
Avg grade
7%
Steepest
13%
High point
8,700 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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