Hiking · Durango, CO
Perins Ridge Trail
Before you go
Live · nearest station Durango, 0 miGood window today.
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
1.1mi round trip
Elevation gain
456ft
High point
7,031ft
Season
Jan - Dec
About
Perins Ridge Trail is a short, strenuous hiking route in Durango, Colorado, located on BLM land. The trail covers 1.1 miles with an elevation gain that results in a difficult rating. Hikers typically complete the loop in about an hour. The trail is accessible year-round, though conditions vary with the seasons. Parking is available at the trailhead. The route is described as demanding, offering views of the surrounding area, and is suitable for both hiking and mountain biking. Elevation at the trailhead is listed as 6,535 feet in some sources, while others cite 7,508 feet, indicating significant elevation change or varying reference points along the ridge.
Trail profile
Gain
456 ft
Avg grade
8%
Steepest
8%
High point
7,031 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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