Hiking · Durango, CO
Lower Merve (Blue)
Before you go
Live · nearest station Durango, 0 miGood window today. Daylight to 8:04 pm.
Partly Cloudy
Feels like 76°
Storm chance
5% tonight
Wind
5 mph W
UV index
0.2 low
Sun window
6:27 am to 8:04 pm
Animas River at Durango is running 186 cfs and rising, water 69°.
Distance
0.6mi round trip
Elevation gain
655ft
High point
7,184ft
Season
Jan - Dec
About
Lower Merve (Blue) is a 0.6-mile singletrack segment in the Animas City Mountain trail network near Durango, Colorado. The trail connects the bottom of Animas West Rim to Animas Mountain Trail (west) and offers views of Sailing Hawks and Durango. It is rated moderate and is accessible year-round, though winter conditions may include snow and ice. Parking is available at the trailhead. The trail is shared with mountain bikers, so hikers should watch for traffic. Upper Animas Mountain trails are closed for wildlife from December 1 to July 31, while Lower Animas Mountain trails are closed from December 1 to April 15; Lower Merve is part of the lower system but hikers should verify specific access status as closures may affect connectivity or the trail itself. The trail is flat to moderately steep and is suitable for a short outing.
Trail profile
Gain
655 ft
Avg grade
21%
Steepest
21%
High point
7,184 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
What people say
Reviews
No reviews yet
Been here? Help the next person out.
Within 30 miles
