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La Plata County

Horse Gulch Trailhead – Horse Gulch Road loop from La Plata

La Plata County

Horse Gulch Trailhead – Horse Gulch Road loop from La Plata

Hard

4.7

(5657)

18,382

riders

Horse Gulch Trailhead – Horse Gulch Road loop from La Plata

02:12

29.7km

450m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 11, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.53 km

Fassbinder Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This is a fantastic trailhead in the center of downtown Durango. There are restrooms, river access, and plenty of parking. From here you can cross the Fassbinder Bridge to follow …

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2

2.89 km

Animas River

Highlight • River

3

3.79 km

Historic Downtown Durango

Highlight • Historical Site

Durango, Colorado, is a famous mining town and railroad city that is an outdoor mecca today. There are towns of trails, roads, and paths for outdoor enthusiasts, and riding through …

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4

5.54 km

Horse Gulch Trailhead

Highlight • Parking

This is the Horse Gulch Trailhead. It is not a huge parking lot. Fills up quickly on weekends and in evenings. You’ll find more parking possibilities in the streets nearby.

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5

5.64 km

Horse Gulch Road

Highlight • Trail

Horse Gulch Road is a smooth gravel road with a low gradient.

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6

5.80 km

Mesa Connector Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This trail connects Horse Gulch to Durango Mesa Park. It's great as a warm-up or to traverse from one park to the other.

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7

9.58 km

Horse Gulch and Meadow Loop Trail

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Horse Gulch is a wide dirt road to access the neat trail network in Horse Gulch Park. The Meadow Loop Trail is a great option for a stroll to some …

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B

29.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.14 km

7.83 km

7.54 km

5.11 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.5 km

10.4 km

7.47 km

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (2,270 m)

Lowest point (1,980 m)

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Wednesday 24 June

31°C

12°C

66 %

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