Hiking · Durango, CO
Grandview Ridge & Horse Gulch Loop
Before you go
Live · nearest station Durango, 3 miGood window today. Daylight to 8:10 pm.
Sunny
Feels like 79°
Wind
5 mph SE
UV index
6.1 high
Sun window
6:22 am to 8:10 pm
Animas River at Durango is running 169 cfs, water 64°.
Distance
0.6mi round trip
Elevation gain
45ft
High point
6,487ft
Season
Jan - Dec
About
The Grandview Ridge & Horse Gulch Loop is a short, easy hiking trail in Durango, Colorado. It connects the Grandview Ridge and Horse Gulch trail systems near downtown. The route is approximately 0.6 miles long with an elevation of 6,487 feet. Hikers can complete the loop in under 20 minutes. The trail is flat and suitable for all skill levels. Parking is available at the Sale Barn or Big Canyon Trailhead. The area is open year-round, though some trails close in winter for wildlife protection from December 1 to April 30. Visitors can see American Robins, Blue-gray gnatcatchers, Great Horned Owls, and Red-tailed hawks. The trail features singletrack, dirt roads, and a section of concrete-paved Animas River Trail. The terrain includes juniper and oak brush with scattered rocks.
Trail profile
Gain
45 ft
Avg grade
1%
Steepest
1%
High point
6,487 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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