Hiking · Durango, CO

Watertank Spur

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

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Before you go

Live · nearest station Durango, 0 mi

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Good window today. Daylight to 5:06 pm.

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Feels like 34°

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0 mph

UV index

0 low

Sun window

6:43 am to 5:06 pm

Animas River at Durango is running 1,930 cfs and falling.

Distance

0.2mi round trip

Elevation gain

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High point

7,030ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Watertank Spur is a short hiking trail in Durango, Colorado, located on the Western Slope. The spot offers two distinct routes: a 0.2-mile West Side Spur and a 1.2-mile East Side Spur. The West Side Spur is rated easy with approximately zero elevation gain, making it a flat walk near the trailhead. The East Side Spur covers 1.2 miles with an elevation gain of about 200 feet and is rated medium difficulty. Both trails are accessible year-round and feature available parking nearby. Durango, situated in the San Juan Mountains, serves as a hub for these outdoor activities.

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Gain

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Avg grade

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Steepest

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High point

7,030 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Waypoints

1Trailhead6,944 ft

Latest trail reportgood

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

Reported Mar 2, 2025Verified

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