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Mountain Biking · Durango, CO

Sailing Hawks Loop

difficultTrail is in good condition. Traction is good with minimal obstacles.
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Before you go

Live · nearest station Durango, 0 mi
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52°

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Feels like 52°

Wind

0 mph

Animas River at Durango is running 182 cfs and falling, water 63°.

Distance

3.9mi round trip

Elevation gain

434ft

High point

7,152ft

Season

Apr - Octpeak now

About

Sailing Hawks Loop is a 3.9-mile mountain biking route in Dalla Mountain Park, Durango, Colorado. The trail sits at 7,152 feet elevation and is rated difficult. It connects several singletrack segments including Junction Trail, Ponderosa, Upper Spur, Bouldering, and Sailing Hawks. The route begins at the main trailhead with a climb up gated Junction Trail, then branches onto singletrack. Riders traverse technical climbing sections with mellow grades before reaching a fast, techy descent on Sailing Hawks. The surface consists of dirt with embedded and loose rocks, boulders, and rock formations. Parking is available near the trailhead. The loop allows hiking, biking, and dogs (leashed). It is accessible from April through October. The trail stays dry late into the season and melts early in spring.

Trail profile

Gain

434 ft

Avg grade

2%

Steepest

4%

High point

7,152 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Trailhead6,718 ft
2Trail Marker7,113 ft
3Trail End6,954 ft

Latest trail reportgood

Trail is in good condition. Traction is good with minimal obstacles.

Reported Mar 3, 2025Verified

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