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Horse Gulch Trailhead – Horse Gulch Road loop from La Plata

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Horse Gulch Trailhead – Horse Gulch Road loop from La Plata

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Horse Gulch Trailhead – Horse Gulch Road loop from La Plata

01:54

22.6km

380m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 26, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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4.85 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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4.94 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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12.7 km

Mike's Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Mike's Trail is a steep flowy trail with panoramic views of Horse Gulch and the La Platas. While the trail is steep in a few places, it is not very technical.

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15.4 km

Meadow Loop Trail

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This is a beautiful singletrack trail that heads through the heart of the park and connects with numerous other trails, making it a great part of any running route. The …

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16.6 km

Horse Gulch and Meadow Loop Trail

Highlight • Trail

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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17.3 km

Horse Gulch Road

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The road is a flat-packed wide dirt trail shared by runners, hikers, and mountain bikers. After rounding the ridge the road takes a sharp turn north to follow Horse Gulch …

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17.6 km

Horse Gulch Road

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

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22.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.8 km

6.43 km

3.16 km

112 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.8 km

5.73 km

3.11 km

939 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,270 m)

Lowest point (1,990 m)

Weather

Today

Tuesday 7 July

33°C

14°C

35 %

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Horse Gulch Trailhead – Horse Gulch Road loop from La Plata

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