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Mountain Biking · Durango, CO

Swerve

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

Live · nearest station Durango, 0 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:10 pm.

74°

Partly Cloudy

Feels like 74°

Storm chance

2% tonight

Wind

5 mph N

UV index

0 low

Sun window

6:23 am to 8:10 pm

Animas River at Durango is running 169 cfs, water 69°.

Distance

1.3mi round trip

Elevation gain

710ft

High point

7,275ft

Season

Apr - Octpeak now

About

Swerve is a 1.3-mile downhill mountain biking trail located on Animas Mountain in Durango, Colorado. Built by Durango Trails in the fall of 2022, it connects the Animas Mountain Trail loop to Dalla Mountain Park. The trail features a machine-built surface with large sweeping berms, banked turns, and short hilly sections. Riders encounter a generally smooth surface with rock-hardened bumps over roots. The route descends through pine trees, scrub oak, and charred logs from a recent prescribed burn. Views extend south over Durango and the surrounding hills, including glimpses of the Hermosa Valley. The trail is classified as moderate difficulty and is open from April through October. Parking is available at the trailhead, and pets are permitted. Hikers and uphill bikers share the path, so riders should remain aware of other users.

Trail profile

Gain

710 ft

Avg grade

10%

Steepest

21%

High point

7,275 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Trailhead7,275 ft
2Trail Marker6,565 ft
3Trail End6,614 ft

Latest trail reportgood

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

Reported Mar 3, 2025Verified

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