Hiking · Durango, CO
Upper BC&F
Before you go
Live · nearest station Durango, 0 miGood window today.
Mostly Clear
Feels like 57°
Wind
5 mph N
Animas River at Durango is running 165 cfs, water 63°.
Distance
0.7mi round trip
Elevation gain
750ft
High point
7,266ft
Season
Jan - Dec
About
The Upper BC&F trail is a 0.7-mile two-track road in Durango, Colorado, serving as an easy alternative to the steeper Upper Twin Buttes trail. The route follows an old railroad grade, offering a relatively flat path with a downhill section on the backside of the buttes before flattening out at its southern end. The trail is managed by the City of Durango and allows hiking, leashed dogs, and mountain biking. Access is seasonal, typically running from April 16 through November 30, though the BLM Tres Rios Field Office may close upper trails to protect wintering wildlife from December 1 to April 30. A dirt parking lot is located near a Speedway gas station on the north side of Highway 160, providing convenient access. The trail connects to other routes in the Twin Buttes system and offers views of the surrounding terrain.
Trail profile
Gain
750 ft
Avg grade
20%
Steepest
20%
High point
7,266 ft
Good to know
Parking at the trailhead
Waypoints
Latest trail reportgood
Trail is in good condition. No significant obstacles or hazards reported.
Reported Mar 2, 2025Verified
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