Hiking · Durango, CO
Lower Animas Mountain
Before you go
Live · nearest station Durango, 0 miGood window today. Daylight to 8:04 pm.
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
0.2mi round trip
Elevation gain
—
High point
6,934ft
Season
Jan - Dec
About
Lower Animas Mountain is a short, easy hiking trail in Durango, Colorado, located on the Western Slope. The trail spans 0.2 miles with an elevation of 6,934 feet and features a ground surface. It is rated as easy, suitable for all ages and fitness levels, and allows bicycles and horses. Parking is available at the trailhead. The route offers views of the surrounding area, though specific directional vistas are more prominently associated with the larger Animas Mountain loop system. The trail is generally accessible year-round, from January through December, though conditions can vary by season.
Trail profile
Gain
—
Avg grade
—
Steepest
—
High point
6,934 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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