Name: Animas Mountain Trail (west)
Rating: 4.1

Conditions

All Clear 77 days ago

Dry: Forest closure has been lifted History

Getting forecast...

“A fast, fun, and well carved descent with views of the La Platas.”

— Jason Lampenrider

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Features -none-

Closed fall to spring. Check locally for dates.

Description

Starting from the top of Animas Mountain, the descent begins gradually, with beautiful views of the La Platas. Once you've had your fill with the various viewing spots, turn your focus back onto the descending trail for a wild and fun ride through a nicely carved and curvy line back down the mountain. It is hard-packed singletrack with occasional loose rocky sections. If you choose to climb this blue Trail instead, watch out for quickly descending riders and hikers.

See Animas Mountain Trail (east) for the more difficult half of this trail.

Contacts

Local Club: Trails 2000

Land Manager: BLM Colorado - Tres Rios Field Office

Full Details

Trail Ratings

4.1 from 7 votes

#3

in Animas City Mountain

#5257

Overall

4.1 from 7 votes

5 Star		57%
4 Star		14%
3 Star		14%
2 Star		14%
1 Star		0%

Rankings

#3

in Animas City Mountain

#521

in Colorado

#5,257

Overall

18 Views Last Month

898 Since Jul 21, 2013

Intermediate/Difficult

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Photos

Late afternoon view from Animas City Mountain,…

The top of Animas Mountain - It's a lot of work…

Pointing out the La Platas

Climbing up from Durango

2.4 Miles 3.9 Kilometers Singletrack	0' 0 m Ascent -1,450' -442 m Descent
11% Avg Grade (6°) 27% Max Grade (15°)	8,167' 2,489 m High 6,717' 2,047 m Low

Animas Mountain Trail (west)

2.4 Miles 3.9 Kilometers

Singletrack

0' 0 m

-1,450' -442 m

11%

27%

8,167' 2,489 m

6,717' 2,047 m

Shared By Jason Lampenrider

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