Hiking · Durango, CO

Water Tank Road

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

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Before you go

Live · nearest station Durango, 0 mi

Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:08 pm.

70°

Mostly Sunny

Feels like 70°

Wind

0 mph

UV index

3.2 moderate

Sun window

6:24 am to 8:08 pm

Animas River at Durango is running 161 cfs, water 64°.

Distance

0.5mi round trip

Elevation gain

—

High point

7,243ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Water Tank Road is a two-track road on the east side of the Horse Gulch Trail system in Durango, Colorado. The trail offers moderate terrain with good views, though it is considered less scenic than the surrounding singletrack. It is accessible for hiking, biking, and dogs, but excludes motorcycles and ATVs. The route has a total length of approximately 0.5 to 0.8 miles and an elevation range between 6,840 and 7,018 feet. Parking is available at the trailhead. Conditions vary by season, with potential snow and ice in winter months.

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Elevation profile not available yet

Gain

—

Avg grade

—

Steepest

—

High point

7,243 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Waypoints

1Trailhead7,067 ft

Latest trail reportgood

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

Reported Mar 2, 2025Verified

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