• Trail:
  • Horse Gulch (Horse Gulch)
  • Status:
  • Significant Issue / Amber
  • Issue status:
    Assigned user:
  • Condition:
  • Variable - some wet spots, or some dusty spots but overall good conditions
  • Reporter Primary Activity:
  • Mountain Bike
  • Expired on: Aug 17, 2025 9:00am
Description:
From Friday afternoons - Sunday weekly, trailhead is expected to be open if construction allows. From Monday through thursday is expected to be closed. Most up to date information can be found here: https://www.instagram.com/durangomesapark/?g=5

When closed, access only available from Zipline (horse gulch bench) and north.

Details of work when closed:

Horse Gulch Trailhead, along with the lower portion of Horse Gulch Road, Mesa Connector trail and Intermediate Downhill trail, is CLOSED due to waterline construction. Heavy machinery is on-site, and for your safety, there is no pedestrian or bike access from the road or the trailhead at this time. You can only access trails using alternate routes outlined on the map in our post.

Reminders:
Parking is not allowed in the Horse Gulch Medical Center lot.
You must access trails using the alternate routes highlighted on the map.
⛔Mesa Connector and Intermediate Downhill trails are closed.
⛔The lower portion of Horse Gulch Road is closed.

Construction is estimated to be completed by August 14.

Local Weather During Report

  • Summary
    MostlyClear
  • Temperature
    17° (14°/27°)
  • Precip
    0 mm/h
  • Wind
    2.53 km/h
  • Cloud Cover
    19%
  • Humidity
    0.61

Previous Reports

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Mar 2, 2026 @ 9:16am
Mar 2, 2026
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Feb 23, 2026 @ 7:09am
Feb 23, 2026
Trails are snow covered and will need a couple weeks to dry out. Either use early when frozen or avoid. view
Jan 20, 2026 @ 12:16pm
Jan 20, 2026
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