Hiking · Durango, CO
Service Road
Before you go
Live · nearest station Durango, 0 miStorms build later today. Plan an early finish.
Thunderstorms
Feels like 52°
Storm chance
54% overnight
Wind
0 mph
Animas River at Durango is running 666 cfs and falling, water 56°.
Distance
1.43mi round trip
Elevation gain
13ft
High point
6,545ft
Season
Jan - Dec
About
Service Road is a 1.43-mile moderate hiking loop located in Durango, Colorado, within the San Juan National Forest. The trail sits at an elevation of 6,534 feet and typically takes about one hour to complete. It is an old, overgrown logging road that serves as a doubletrack path. The route is accessible year-round from January through December, though conditions vary with snow and ice in winter and dry heat in summer. Parking is available at the trailhead. The trail is characterized by trees and shrubs encroaching on the path, making it less distinct than nearby alternatives like Logchutes Loop #2. Users should exercise caution near piles of logs, as signs warn that the wood could shift. The area is subject to evacuation orders and fire restrictions, and recent historic floods have caused road and trail damage in the region.
Trail profile
Gain
13 ft
Avg grade
0%
Steepest
0%
High point
6,545 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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