North Spur Line Lollipop Loop

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The North Spur Line Lollipop Loop is a 0.9-mile moderate hiking trail in Durango, Colorado, situated at an elevation of 6,948 feet. The route features a lollipop configuration with a loop at the end of a short stem, connecting two halves of the 3 Springs Trail systems. The trail surface is dirt and generally flat to mellow, passing through mostly open fields with scattered scrub oaks and shrubs. It follows an east-west fenceline before crossing a watertank dirt road to meet the upper parts of the Rail Spike Loop. Parking is available at the trailhead. The trail allows hiking, leashed dogs, and bikes, with no motorcycles or motorized vehicles permitted. It is accessible year-round from January through December. The typical duration for the hike is about one hour, though some sources suggest it can be completed in 30 minutes. The elevation range spans from 6,910 to 6,948 feet with a total gain of approximately 38 feet.