more stats
1,516 ft
Distance
138 ft
Climb
-3 ft
Descent
00:03:57
Avg time
136 ft
Altitude change
6,824 ft
Altitude min
6,960 ft
Altitude max
6,824 ft
Altitude start
6,960 ft
Altitude end
8.941%
Grade
-4.236%
Grade max
58.627%
Grade min
1,449 ft
Distance climb
67 ft
Distance down
00:03:57
Avg time

Bread Express Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Horse Gulch
    Durango, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #56480 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #72222 in Trail Running
    • #88597 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #937 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #2,119 in Trail Running
    • #2,596 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    City of Durango

Access to Skyline/Powerline with it's own interesting switchbacks.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 4 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 52 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 265 rides
  • Last: Oct 6, 2026
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Bread Express Trail Reports

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Mar 16, 2026 @ 7:53am (America/Denver)
Mar 16, 2026
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Jan 5, 2026 @ 2:06pm (America/Denver)
Jan 5, 2026
 reporter Minimal snow, but prevalent mud if not frozen. Go early to avoid trail damage.
Apr 13, 2025 @ 10:38am
Apr 13, 2025
Mar 28, 2025 @ 5:52am
Mar 28, 2025
 Muddy as you enter from the bottom once you enter the oak
Dec 30, 2024 @ 9:22am
Dec 30, 2024
 reporter Snow covered, potential melt out and mud depending on conditions through winter. See https://www.durangotrails.org/winter-trails/ for most up to...
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Avg: 3.88 (3 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bread Express located?
      Bread Express is located in Horse Gulch, Durango, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Horse Gulch trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.29735, -107.83924.
      ▼ How hard is Bread Express?
      Bread Express is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8.941%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bread Express?
      Bread Express has 138 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,824 ft to 6,960 ft.
      ▼ Is Bread Express a point to point trail?
      Bread Express is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bread Express?
      Bread Express is 1,516 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bread Express?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bread Express. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Bread Express? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bread Express are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bread Express?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Bread Express. The trail is 1,516 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bread Express?
      Bread Express is a very popular trail. There have been 3,568 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,959 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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