more stats
1,821 ft
Distance
160 ft
Climb
-6 ft
Descent
00:04:44
Avg time
155 ft
Altitude change
6,727 ft
Altitude min
6,885 ft
Altitude max
6,727 ft
Altitude start
6,883 ft
Altitude end
8.5%
Grade
-5.4%
Grade max
24.8%
Grade min
1,381 ft
Distance climb
125 ft
Distance down
272 ft
Distance flat
00:04:44
Avg time

8 Bells Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Overend Mountain Park
    Durango, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #61750 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #95968 in Trail Running
    • #114925 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,081 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #2,744 in Trail Running
    • #3,272 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Roller Coaster
  • Land Owner
    City of Durango

This two-way trail is as enjoyable to climb as it is to descend. It contains twisty switchbacks and steep turns that traverse the hill efficiently, giving a good workout along the way.

The turns are tight enough that it becomes difficult to descend this trail with any real speed. That's why 8 Bells is considered to be one of the better climbs in the park. When you reach the top, you are presented with a beautiful view through the trees of downtown Durango.

Disclaimer

This is a two-way trail. Hikers and riders descending must be careful to look out for people climbing the trail. Be safe!

Tags
BermsRollersTight and twistyViews

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 7 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 337 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 1,675 rides
  • Last: Oct 31, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is 8 Bells located?
      8 Bells is located in Overend Mountain Park, Durango, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Overend Mountain Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.28536, -107.89214.
      ▼ How hard is 8 Bells?
      8 Bells is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 8.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for 8 Bells?
      8 Bells has 160 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 6 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,727 ft to 6,885 ft.
      ▼ Is 8 Bells a point to point trail?
      8 Bells is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is 8 Bells?
      8 Bells is 1,821 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on 8 Bells?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on 8 Bells. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride 8 Bells?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride 8 Bells are:
      • July (166 activities)
      • September (160 activities)
      • August (157 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access 8 Bells? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to 8 Bells are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride 8 Bells?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride 8 Bells. The trail is 1,821 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is 8 Bells?
      8 Bells is a very popular trail. There have been 11,160 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 12,154 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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