Mountain Biking · Durango, CO
Lions Den Trail
Before you go
Live · nearest station Durango, 0 miGood window today. Daylight to 6:28 pm.
Thunderstorms
Feels like 53°
Storm chance
37% tonight
Wind
0 mph
UV index
0 low
Sun window
7:23 am to 6:28 pm
Animas River at Durango is running 1,180 cfs and falling, water 49°.
Distance
0.4mi round trip
Elevation gain
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High point
6,838ft
Season
Apr - Octin season
About
Lions Den Trail is a mountain biking route in Durango, Colorado, located near the Chapman Hill Ice Rink. The trail ascends via switchbacks to a brick-covered summit featuring a City of Durango picnic pavilion. A bench midway up overlooks the Animas Valley, serving as a common turnaround point for shorter rides. The trail is generally accessible from April through October. Parking is available at a large gravel lot on the north side of the ice rink. The route is pet-friendly. Difficulty ratings vary between sources, ranging from moderate to hard, with some platforms classifying it as a blue or black diamond climb. Length estimates differ, with some sources citing 0.4 miles and others 1.5 miles. Elevation ranges from approximately 6,591 to 6,972 feet.
Trail profile
Gain
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Avg grade
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Steepest
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High point
6,838 ft
Good to know
Parking at the trailhead
Dogs allowed on leash
Waypoints
Latest trail reportgood
Trail is in good condition. Traction is good with minimal obstacles.
Reported Mar 3, 2025Verified
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