Hiking · Durango, CO
Mike's
Before you go
Live · nearest station Durango, 0 miGood window today. Daylight to 8:10 pm.
Sunny
Feels like 93°
Storm chance
1% afternoon
Wind
5 mph SSW
UV index
8 very high
Sun window
6:23 am to 8:10 pm
Animas River at Durango is running 169 cfs, water 68°.
Distance
1.2mi round trip
Elevation gain
590ft
High point
7,181ft
Season
Jan - Dec
About
Mike's Trail is a 1.2-mile hiking and biking route in the Horse Gulch Trail System, located just east of Durango, Colorado. The trail connects Stacy's Loop to Cuchillo Trail, offering access to views of the La Plata Mountains to the north. It sits at an elevation ranging from 7,175 to 7,476 feet, with a total elevation gain of approximately 265 to 300 feet. The surface is dirt, and conditions are generally fair. The trail allows leashed dogs and bikes, but no motorized vehicles. Parking is available at the Horse Gulch Trailhead. The area is known for summer heat, so hikers should bring water. The trail is accessible year-round, though it gets dark early in winter evenings.
Trail profile
Gain
590 ft
Avg grade
9%
Steepest
9%
High point
7,181 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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