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6.2 miles
Distance
2,998 ft
Climb
-62 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
2,934 ft
Altitude change
8,583 ft
Altitude min
8,583 ft
Altitude start
11,516 ft
Altitude end
8.9%
Grade
-15.2%
Grade max
67.7%
Grade min
5 miles
Distance climb
2,497 ft
Distance down
2,874 ft
Distance flat

Burnt Timber Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Horse
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Missionary Ridge
    Durango, Colorado
  • Ref Number
    #667
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Hiking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #44618 in Hiking [+]
    • #174412 in Trail Running
    • #32089 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #1,529 in Hiking · Colorado [+]
    • #5,190 in Trail Running
    • #1,042 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    USFS

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AI Generated Description

Burnt Timber is a 6 mile blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Durango Colorado. This hike primary trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Burnt Timber Trail Reports

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Nov 2, 2026 @ 10:10am (America/Denver)
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 reporter Trail will be muddy and or muddy for the remainder of the season, and expect impacts from recent flooding.
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      A1unek
      sign said no bikes, duh. would be super technical. but it does go

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Burnt Timber located?
      Burnt Timber is located in Missionary Ridge, Durango, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Missionary Ridge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.46354, -107.68223.
      ▼ How hard is Burnt Timber?
      Burnt Timber is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 8.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Burnt Timber?
      Burnt Timber has 2,998 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 62 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,583 ft to 11,519 ft.
      ▼ Is Burnt Timber a point to point trail?
      Burnt Timber is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Burnt Timber?
      Burnt Timber is 6.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Burnt Timber?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Burnt Timber. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to hike Burnt Timber?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to hike Burnt Timber are:
      • June (2 activities)
      • September (1 activities)
      • October (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Burnt Timber? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Burnt Timber are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Burnt Timber?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 hours 40 minutes to hike Burnt Timber. The trail is 6.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Burnt Timber?
      Burnt Timber is a moderately popular trail. There have been 18 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 19 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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