Hiking · Durango, CO
Sky Steps
Before you go
Live · nearest station Durango, 0 miStorms build later today. Plan an early finish.
Mostly Sunny
Feels like 96°
Storm chance
9% afternoon
Wind
10 mph NW
UV index
4.4 moderate
Sun window
6:23 am to 8:10 pm
Animas River at Durango is running 169 cfs, water 70°.
Distance
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Elevation gain
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High point
6,565ft
Season
Jan - Dec
About
The Sky Steps in Durango, Colorado, are an urban stairway connecting downtown to Fort Lewis College. The trail consists of 529 steps that gain approximately 250 feet in elevation along the Nature Trail. Opened in June 2017, the route is accessible year-round and is rated moderate. The trailhead is located at the intersection of East 10th Street and 6th Avenue, with parking available nearby. The steps are designed for walking, running, and commuting, offering views of downtown Durango and the surrounding mountains. The trail is pet-friendly, though dogs are required to be on a leash. Typical completion time is around two hours.
Trail profile
Gain
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Avg grade
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Steepest
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High point
6,565 ft
Good to know
Parking at the trailhead
Dogs allowed on leash
Waypoints
No waypoints mapped for this trail yet.
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