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Hiking · Durango, CO

Perins Peak Trail

moderateTrail is in good condition. No significant obstacles or hazards reported.
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Live · nearest station Durango, 0 mi
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Good window today.

59°

Partly Cloudy

Feels like 59°

Storm chance

6% overnight

Wind

0 mph

Animas River at Durango is running 190 cfs and rising, water 67°.

Distance

2.8mi round trip

Elevation gain

166ft

High point

6,898ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

The Perins Peak Trail is a moderate to difficult hiking route located in Durango, Colorado. The trail offers views of the town and features a distinctive rock overhang on the summit. The hike is approximately 2.8 to 3 miles in length, with an elevation gain of roughly 1,750 feet. Hikers typically complete the trail in about one hour and fifteen minutes to two hours. The trailhead is accessible via Perins Vista Drive, with parking available near the intersection of Rockridge and Tanglewood drives. The route is open year-round, though conditions vary by season. Summer trail surfaces can be dry and rocky, while winter months bring snow and ice, making traction devices advisable. The trail is suitable for all ages and allows leashed dogs.

Trail profile

Gain

166 ft

Avg grade

1%

Steepest

2%

High point

6,898 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Waypoints

1Trailhead6,898 ft
2Trail Marker6,732 ft
3Viewpoint6,818 ft

Latest trail reportgood

Trail is in good condition. No significant obstacles or hazards reported.

Reported Mar 2, 2025Verified

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