Junction Creek Gravel Out and Back
Moderate to Strenuous 43.96 Miles, 4946 elevation, 2.5-5hrs. Looking for a grinder of a gravel ride with close to 5,000 vertical feet? You won’t have to travel very far because the Junction Creek Out and Back fits the bill. The whole ride is 84% gravel and 16% pavement.
Missionary Gravel Out and Back
Moderate to Strenuous 56.4 Miles, 5283 elevation, 3-6hrs. There are lots of hills which translates to lots of climbs in Durango and the surrounding area, all of which lead to another gravel ride that riders can mark on their bucket lists – Missionary Ridge Road to Henderson Lake and back. The whole ride is 66% gravel and 34% pavement.
Pass Creek/Colorado Trail at Little Molas
Pass Creek/Colorado Trail
High Country Ride
Advanced-Expert
These two trailheads provide access into some of the most glorious high-country terrain anywhere.
Hermosa Creek
Hermosa Creek
Mid/High Country Country Ride
Advanced-Expert
The Hermosa Creek Trail is the most classic trail in the area with a few ways to access.
Church of the High Pines – Road
Easy to Difficult 2-2.5hrs Church of the High Pines No Drop (at least for the first 3/4) This group ride has been a Sunday standard for years where the goal [...]
Tuesday Night Worlds – Road
Tuesday Road Worlds
Strenuous/Advanced
Mileage and Elevation vary
1.5-2.5hrs
It all started as a group of local cycling professionals around 35 years ago to throw down with riders like Ned Overend, Julie Furtado, John Tomac, Ruthie Mathes, etc
Missionary Ridge
Missionary Ridge
Mid Country Ride
Advanced-Expert
This ridge dominates the view northeast of Durango on the east side of the north Animas valley. A large fire in 2002 burned much of the landscape.
La Posta Road
Easy to Moderate 26.4 miles / 1128ft Elevation 1.5 – 2.5 hours
This ride is a local favorite and is a go to in the winter months. It is perfect for a leisurely cruise or a group ride along the Animas River.
Nighthorse / Breen Loop
Moderate to Strenuous 31.1 miles/2187ft elevation 1.5-2 hours Looking for a ride with a bit of everything? Check this route out for some flats, rollers, and hills. Combined with this unique scenery, it is a ride that you will look forward to riding again.
Lemon Reservoir / Vallectio Reservoir
Moderate to Strenuous
Lemon – 26.9 miles/2178ft Elev, 1.5-2.5hr
Vallecito – 39.4 miles/3006ft Elev, 2-3.5hr
These town standards start east on County Road 240, Florida Rd, going east toward the Florida and Pine River valleys.