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Animas River and Rotary Park – Durango, Colorado loop from La Plata

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Animas River and Rotary Park – Durango, Colorado loop from La Plata

Moderate

3.4

(15)

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Animas River and Rotary Park – Durango, Colorado loop from La Plata

02:17

8.91km

40m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.86 km

Animas River and Rotary Park

Highlight • River

The wild Animas River is a tributary of the even more majestic San Juan River. It flows over 126 miles and passes ghost towns like Animas Forks, Eureka and Howardsville. …

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2.93 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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2.93 km

Rotary Park

Highlight • Rest Area

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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3.54 km

Buckley Park

Highlight • Natural

3.93 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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3.93 km

Durango, Colorado

Highlight • Settlement

If you are already in the area, you should take some time for a stroll through Downtown Durango – a Nationally Registered Historic District – with its beautiful historic buildings, …

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5.05 km

General Palmer Hotel

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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6.90 km

Animas River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is a fantastic paved trail which winds over seven miles along the Animas River through Durango and connects to a number of other trails in and around town.

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8.91 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.47 km

3.22 km

1.21 km

Surfaces

4.87 km

3.70 km

277 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Saturday 27 June

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Animas River and Rotary Park – Durango, Colorado loop from La Plata

Animas River and Rotary Park

Fassbinder Bridge

Rotary Park

Buckley Park

Historic Downtown Durango

Durango, Colorado

General Palmer Hotel

Animas River Trail

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