Hiking · Durango, CO
Upper Animas Ridge
Before you go
Live · nearest station Durango, 0 miGood window today. Daylight to 8:10 pm.
Mostly Sunny
Feels like 95°
Storm chance
1% afternoon
Wind
10 mph WSW
UV index
7.8 high
Sun window
6:23 am to 8:10 pm
Animas River at Durango is running 169 cfs, water 68°.
Distance
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Elevation gain
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High point
6,534ft
Season
Jan - Dec
About
The Upper Animas Ridge hike, commonly known as the Animas Mountain Upper Loop, is a 5.32-mile moderate trail located in Durango, Colorado. The route begins at a paved parking area accessible via West 4th Avenue and follows a doubletrack road for several hundred yards before entering the single-track network. The trail is signed and generally easy to follow, with the official route designated as a lollipop loop traversed in a counter-clockwise direction. Hikers gain approximately 1,430 feet of elevation, reaching the loop’s high point at 2.5 miles, which offers views of the Animas River Valley. The descent provides views of the La Plata Mountains to the west. The trail is closed seasonally for wildlife from December 1 to April 15. It is suitable for hiking, biking, and trail running.
Trail profile
Gain
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Avg grade
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Steepest
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High point
6,534 ft
Good to know
Parking at the trailhead
Waypoints
Latest trail reportgood
Spring conditions with some muddy sections. Trail is generally in good shape.
Reported Mar 2, 2025Verified
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