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3,087 ft
Distance
-359 ft
Descent
00:05:33
Avg time
-359 ft
Altitude change
6,822 ft
Altitude min
7,180 ft
Altitude max
7,180 ft
Altitude start
6,821 ft
Altitude end
-11.6%
Grade
-29.1%
Grade max
0.8%
Grade min
2,949 ft
Distance down
138 ft
Distance flat
00:05:33
Avg time
Charmed Details
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Activities
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Riding AreaHorse Gulch
Durango, Colorado -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlack Diamond (3 votes)
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Local Popularity80 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 60 in Trail Running
- 55 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT2 Mountain Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM, XC
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Climb DifficultyDouble Black Diamond
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Drop, Jump, Rock Face, Rock Garden, Roller Coaster
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Land OwnerCity of Durango
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 1 rides
- 11 miles average
6 Months
- 44 rides
- 11 miles avg distance
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- 218 rides
- Last: Jun 30, 2026
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Directions to charmed trailhead
(37.269030, -107.863910)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Snake Charmer
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Where is Snake Charmer located?
Snake Charmer is located in Horse Gulch, Durango, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Horse Gulch trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.26903, -107.86391.
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How hard is Snake Charmer?
Snake Charmer is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 11.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for Snake Charmer?
The trail has 359 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,822 ft to 7,180 ft.
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How long is Snake Charmer?
Snake Charmer is 3,087 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
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