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Animas Mountain Trail (east)

 3.3 (3)
  1. Areas
  2. CO
  3. …Southwest Rockies
  4. …Durango
  5. Animas City Mountain
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Length

3.3 Miles 5.3 Kilometers


Singletrack

Elevation

1,492' 455 m

Ascent

-48' -15 m

Descent

9%

Avg Grade (5°)

37%

Max Grade (20°)

8,175' 2,492 m

High

6,722' 2,049 m

Low

Conditions

Bad / Closed 7 days ago
closed do to fire ban History
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“A technical and rocky climb with wonderful views of Durango and North Animas Valley ”

— Jason Lampenrider
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Overview

Closed fall to spring. Check locally for dates.
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The ~3 mile rocky and technical climb begins at the parking lot noted, and is quite steep in some places. There are plenty of opportunities to stop and enjoy the views of Durango and the North Animas Valley. This Trail is generally climbed, but can be descended for a technical, challenging and fun descent.

See Animas Mountain Trail (west) for the easier half of this trail.

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  3.3 from 3 votes

#3

in Animas City Mountain

#13105

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#3

in Animas City Mountain

#1,274

in Colorado

#13,105

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Pointing out the La Platas
Pointing out the La Platas
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Stopping to enjoy the North Animas Valley
Stopping to enjoy the North Animas Valley
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Climbing up from Durango
Climbing up from Durango
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