The Three Springs Connect

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The Three Springs Connect is a short, beginner-friendly loop trail in Durango, Colorado, located on the northeast side of the Three Springs neighborhood. It serves as a connector between Water Tank Road near Mercy Loop and Grandview Ridge Road. The trail is approximately 0.5 miles long with a modest elevation gain of 150 feet. It is part of the broader Three Springs Trail System, which includes singletrack and a pump track off Wilson Gulch Road. The trailhead is accessible via guest parking lots at Mercy Regional Medical Center. To reach the trailhead from downtown, head west on 9th Street toward Camino del Rio, turn left onto US Highway 160 East, and take the exit for Three Springs Blvd toward Mercy Hospital. Park in the hospital's guest lots. The trail supports hiking, biking, and trail running. While the database lists it as moderate and suitable for September through November, the trail system itself is described as introductory and beginner-friendly. Restrooms are available at the medical center parking area. Dogs are permitted.