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Hiking · Durango, CO

Tank Verde

difficultTrail is in good condition. No significant obstacles or hazards reported.
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Before you go

Live · nearest station Durango, 2 mi
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Storms build later today. Plan an early finish.

96°

Mostly Sunny

Feels like 96°

Storm chance

9% afternoon

Wind

10 mph NW

UV index

4.9 moderate

Sun window

6:23 am to 8:10 pm

Animas River at Durango is running 169 cfs, water 70°.

Distance

0.4mi round trip

Elevation gain

High point

6,894ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Tank Verde is a short, half-mile hiking loop located in Durango, Colorado, managed by the City of Durango. The trail sits on the Colorado Plateau within the Rocky Mountains, with an elevation range of 6,656 to 6,890 feet. It is a dirt surface trail that allows hiking, biking, and leashed dogs, but excludes motorcycles and ATVs. The route is accessible year-round and offers parking at the trailhead. While some sources label it as difficult or black diamond, others describe it as moderate, with a typical completion time of approximately six minutes. The trail is multi-use and can be traversed in either direction.

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Steepest

High point

6,894 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Waypoints

1Trailhead6,758 ft

Latest trail reportgood

Trail is in good condition. No significant obstacles or hazards reported.

Reported Mar 2, 2025Verified

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