Hiking · Durango, CO
Watertank Spur
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
7.2 high
Sun window
6:23 am to 8:10 pm
Animas River at Durango is running 169 cfs, water 69°.
Distance
0.2mi round trip
Elevation gain
—
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.
Trail profile
Gain
—
Avg grade
—
Steepest
—
High point
7,030 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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