This time of year is tough for avid hikers and and anyone who has been cooped up all winter so if you’re like me and you’re sick of winter sports and ready for that open trail hiking, read on. In early May you can find some trails that are open and fairly dry but you [...]
Durango, Colorado is the ultimate mountain town and is a wonderful starting point for touring southwest Colorado. Start off the day by having breakfast at the Brickhouse Cafe on Main Ave. and then it’s off to a stroll along the Animas River Trail. After a short stroll on the river trail, either hike the Animas [...]
Distance: 6 miles RT (loop) Elevation Gain: 1,495′ Starting Elevation: Approximately 6,500′ Rating: Easy to Moderate On the north end of the town of Durango lies the trailhead for the Animas Mountain Trail. Take Camino Del Rio to 32nd Street and go west until you can’t go any further and take a right and follow [...]