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      The Hermosa Creek trails connect you to a variety of high country routes from Jones Creek to Pinkerton or upper Hermosa to Bolam Pass or Hotel Draw. There are several route options including an out-and-back on the singletrack portion of Hermosa Creek Trail.

      The main trail is very obvious. You will see several trail junctions along the way, but the main Hermosa Creek Trail is always the most well-worn route. The “out” portion is 12.7 miles of rolling terrain and gentle climbing and turns around at the Dutch Creek Trail junction. Don’t make the rookie mistake believing Hermosa Creek is all downhill from Purgatory; it’s not.

      In 2018, the 416 Fire heavily-impacted the Hermosa area and its trails.
      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
      eBikes Allowed: Yes
      Land Status: National Forest
      Land Manager: USFS
      Parking google parking directions
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      Region Details
      • 10
      • 3
      • 7
      • 5
      • 2

      Region Status
      Caution as of May 4, 2025
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      27
      Trails Mountain Bike
      30
      Trails E-Bike
      19
      Trails Horse
      2
      Trails Hike
      29
      Trails Trail Running
      29
      Trails Dirtbike/Moto
      6
      Total Distance
      97 miles
      Total Descent
      26,103 ft
      Total Vertical
      4,191 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      10,858 ft
      Reports
      376
      Photos
      70
      Ridden Counter
      3,030

      Photos of Hermosa Creek Mountain Bike

      trail: Jones Creek
      11 |
      Jul 14, 2024 @ 2:51pm
      Jul 14, 2024
      18 |
      Jul 14, 2024 @ 2:49pm
      Jul 14, 2024
      trail: Jones Creek
      9 |
      Jul 14, 2024 @ 12:38pm
      Jul 14, 2024
      18 |
      Jul 14, 2024 @ 12:30pm
      Jul 14, 2024
      27 |
      Jul 14, 2024 @ 12:27pm
      Jul 14, 2024
      133 |
      Feb 9, 2023 @ 3:14pm
      Feb 9, 2023
      65 |
      Feb 9, 2023 @ 10:06am
      Feb 9, 2023
      trail: Jones Creek
      55 |
      Sep 19, 2022 @ 11:23am
      Sep 19, 2022

      Videos of Hermosa Creek Mountain Bike

      Hermosa Creeek CX
      135 | May 17, 2022
      Dutch Creek
      7:25 | 363 | Jan 16, 2018
      Separation Anxiety
      29:47 | 130 | Jul 21, 2023 , Durango
      Separation Anxiety
      29:47 | 111 | Jul 21, 2023 , Durango
      youtuber Separation Anxiety
      29:47 | 106 | Jul 21, 2023 , Durango
      So Much Speed & Flow Riding Jones Creek -...
      14:03 | 135 | Jan 29, 2023 , Durango
      Mountain biking, pastries, and crashes... what...
      16:35 | 223 | Jan 29, 2023 , Durango
      Corral Draw and Salt Creek
      22:03 | 446 | Jun 1, 2022 , Durango

      Recent Trail Reports

      statustraildateconditioninfouser
      Jones Creek
      Apr 28, 2025 @ 1:07pm
      Apr 28, 2025
      		 Dry Good sized washout in trail where a...BillTalley
      Dutch Creek
      May 4, 2025 @ 4:39pm
      May 4, 2025
      		 UnknownMuch of the trail is dry and clear, but...theine
      Elbert Creek
      Apr 27, 2025 @ 6:29pm
      Apr 27, 2025
      		 Variable Biking traffic should wait another few...gradyjames
      Hermosa Creek Forest Service Road
      Apr 14, 2025 @ 12:38pm
      Apr 14, 2025
      		 Dry jasbushey Durango
      Castle Rock
      Dec 30, 2024 @ 9:42am
      Dec 30, 2024
      		 Snow Covered Snow covered for seasonjasbushey Durango
      Goulding Creek
      Dec 30, 2024 @ 9:39am
      Dec 30, 2024
      		 Snow Covered Snow covered for seasonjasbushey Durango
      Cascade Divide Rd.
      Dec 2, 2024 @ 11:30am
      Dec 2, 2024
      		 Unknown Snow covered for seasonjasbushey Durango
      Pinkerton-Flagstaff
      Oct 28, 2024 @ 6:46pm
      Oct 28, 2024
      		 UnknownSnow lingering at higher elevations in...autonomatic
      Hermosa Creek Connect 3
      Oct 21, 2024 @ 4:38pm
      Oct 21, 2024
      		 IdealThere were a few down trees but the trail...Solidgold
      Roaring Fork
      Oct 12, 2024 @ 8:55am
      Oct 12, 2024
      		 Dryzac-bassuener RTA

      Activity Feed

      usernameactiontypetitledate
      Amoose20riddenrouteactivity #71797504
      May 16, 2025 @ 5:13pm
      3 days
      spokesmanmtbupdatetrailactivity #71587073 and 1 more
      May 13, 2025 @ 10:57am
      May 13, 2025
      bkreycheriddentrailactivity #71347187
      May 10, 2025 @ 4:12am
      May 10, 2025
      theineaddreportactivity #71024630
      May 4, 2025 @ 4:43pm
      May 4, 2025
      BillTalleyaddreportactivity #70577038
      Apr 28, 2025 @ 1:07pm
      Apr 28, 2025

      Recent Comments

      usernametypetitlecommentdate
      jasbusheytrailCutthroat Trail EastIts moderately difficult as a climb trail with...
      Oct 13, 2024 @ 1:53pm
      Oct 13, 2024
      gerginhelltrailStagecoachTrail was in great condition. Full fall...
      Sep 30, 2024 @ 5:31pm
      Sep 30, 2024
      BeccaRtiZaHreportHermosa CreekYou must have not ridden the whole trail….....
      Aug 31, 2024 @ 5:50pm
      Aug 31, 2024
      KcoveyreportGoulding CreekNo down trees at all August 8, 2024
      Aug 8, 2024 @ 2:11pm
      Aug 8, 2024
      kerriwillistrailCorral Draw (521)2 trees down today
      Jun 15, 2024 @ 5:06pm
      Jun 15, 2024

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Haviland Lake 7 8 16.1 km
      Purgatory Resort 6 10 2 19 km
      Log Chutes 5 4 211.4 km
      Hidden Valley 10 712 km
      Missionary Ridge 2 11 7 112.9 km

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike3097 miles26,102 ft57 miles4,193 ft
      		#2,193#1,1817037652,600
      E-Bike1951 miles12,359 ft27 miles3,376 ft
      		#1,302#414308230
      Horse23 miles2,290 ft3 miles2,149 ft
      		891
      Hike2997 miles26,102 ft57 miles4,183 ft
      		#1,740#1,0633761158
      Trail Running2997 miles26,102 ft57 miles4,183 ft
      		#1,742#1,059376131
      Dirtbike/Moto624 miles7,313 ft16 miles3,376 ft
      		1355
      • By jasbusheyTF Pro Durango & contributors
      • Admins: Durango
      • #19598 - 5,609 views

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