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      Animas City Mountain is located at the north end of Durango and covers the entire mountain area all the way to the north edge. The upper mountain is closed from Dec 1 through April 15th yearly for Elk Calving.

      Trails on Animas Mountain are very rocky and loose. These trails are technical and tiring, and are more used by hikers than mountain bikers. Bikers will find these trails challenging. The rocky climbs, technical switchbacks, rock gardens, and loose "baby head" scrabble will make a better rider out of almost anyone.

      There are two main parking areas, on 32nd street with parking for upwards of 20 cars, and on 25th Street with room for 10-15 cars.

      From 32nd street typically climbing Animas Mountain climb to the Animas connector. From 25th either climb Birket or Jacobs cliff (road) to Junction to the start of "Upper Animas Mountain".

      There are three ways to climb the upper part of Animas mountain, none of which are easy. The west (The Swerve to Loam Zone to Dome), middle (Animas Mountain) and east side (Animas Mountain east). The west is the least steep option but mixed with steep punches and some rock, the middle the steepest and most direct typically littered with baby head rocks, and the east the most technical with rocks and multiple view points of the Animas Valley. Each offers their own unique challenge as a climb.

      From the viewpoint on the north end most people choose to descend the Dome to the Loam trail to Aquila. From there you can either choose the fast and chunky Loam Zone or for flow choose the newly constructed Swerve just east. After you complete either of these for the easiest option you can take the Swerve trail east and go down into the Sailing Hawks (aka Dalla Mountain Park) area for a more technical XC style loop (typically ridden CCW). Or you can take the steep and technical "The Merv" trail into Sailing Hawks that justifies its 2x black diamond rating.

      As with most trail systems in and around Durango, bring water in the Summer and Fall months. The trails can get hot and it is easy to end up far from the end of the ride without hydration. Also during monsoons it is not a place to be when heavy rains come down as flash flooding easily occurs on Animas Mountain.
      Primary Trail Type: All-Mountain & Downhill
      Land Status: National Forest
      Land Manager: BLM
      Dalla Mountain Park google parking directions
      Access Info:
      3269 W 4th Ave, Durango, CO 81301
      Disclaimer:
      The upper mountain is closed from Dec 1 through April 15th yearly for Elk Calving. Gates mark where this is closed.
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      Region Details
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      Region Status
      Open as of 1 day
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

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      Trails (view details)
      17
      Trails Mountain Bike
      23
      Trails Hike
      17
      Trails Trail Running
      17
      Total Distance
      16 miles
      Total Descent
      4,260 ft
      Total Vertical
      1,474 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      8,180 ft
      Reports
      328
      Photos
      21
      Ridden Counter
      5,307

      Photos of Animas City Mountain Mountain Bike

      6 |
      Mar 31, 2025 @ 2:06pm
      Mar 31, 2025
      trail: Lupine
      95 |
      Nov 17, 2022 @ 1:08pm
      Nov 17, 2022
      155 |
      Jul 10, 2022 @ 9:47am
      Jul 10, 2022
      89 |
      Jul 10, 2022 @ 9:46am
      Jul 10, 2022
      439 |
      Sep 4, 2017 @ 11:49am
      Sep 4, 2017
      419 |
      Sep 4, 2017 @ 11:49am
      Sep 4, 2017
      327 |
      Dec 12, 2014 @ 10:34am
      Dec 12, 2014
      530 |
      Dec 12, 2014 @ 10:33am
      Dec 12, 2014

      Videos of Animas City Mountain Mountain Bike

      youtuber This Mountain Hates Me!
      12:07 | 149 | Nov 14, 2022 , Durango
      youtuber Animas Mountain, Vulture, Bouldering, and More...
      20:12 | 261 | Nov 2, 2022 , Durango
      YouTube
      22:01 | 1098 | Jan 15, 2018 , Durango

      Current Trail Warnings

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      Animas Mountain
      Jul 8, 2025 @ 9:03am
      1 day
      DrymketchinHike Top section still closed until 7/31/25

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      Jul 8, 2025 @ 12:12pm
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      Jul 8, 2025 @ 12:10pm
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      Jul 8, 2025 @ 11:36am
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      Jul 8, 2025 @ 8:56am
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      Jun 23, 2025 @ 3:50pm
      Jun 23, 2025

      Recent Comments

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      thomasemstrailVultureFun rollable steep rocky bit to start. Some...
      Jul 8, 2025 @ 12:12pm
      24 hours
      ajridingtrailAnimas MountainLocals trail. If visiting then avoid this...
      Jun 14, 2025 @ 3:32pm
      Jun 14, 2025
      mowglimikereportSwerveCleared this morning.
      May 23, 2025 @ 10:55am
      May 23, 2025
      BetsyBrowntrailLower MerveDo not listen to the unrideable comments....
      Nov 14, 2024 @ 6:12pm
      Nov 14, 2024
      boldskooltrailLupineSo are they going to make this another...
      May 17, 2024 @ 1:18pm
      May 17, 2024

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Dalla Mountain Park 4 4 10.8 km
      Overend Mountain Park 6 20 8 12.3 km
      Hidden Valley 10 72.5 km
      Fort Lewis College 32 6 22.7 km
      Log Chutes 5 4 23.2 km

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike2316 miles4,259 ft8 miles1,473 ft
      #2,302#1,2442132833,088
      Hike178 miles1,388 ft4 miles1,450 ft
      #2,221#1,322317315
      Trail Running178 miles1,388 ft4 miles1,450 ft
      #2,225#1,320316294
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      • Admins: Durango, Durango
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