more stats
535 ft
Distance
-73 ft
Descent
00:10:20
Avg time
-73 ft
Altitude change
7,034 ft
Altitude min
7,107 ft
Altitude max
7,107 ft
Altitude start
7,034 ft
Altitude end
-13.6%
Grade
-26.8%
Grade max
-2.7%
Grade min
505 ft
Distance down
30 ft
Distance flat
00:10:20
Avg time

Dark Star Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Overend Mountain Park
    Durango, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #92662 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #79865 in Trail Running
    • #114187 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, DJ
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    April 15 - Dec 1
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Roller Coaster
  • Land Owner
    City of Durango

Great Natural Trail, but is largely closed from December 1st to April 15th annually due to wildlife closure.
It is steeper with a few fun options. Can be used to access some rowdy freeride lines.

Disclaimer

Mountain biking is dangerous. Be careful.

Trail Supporters
  • BLM
    BLM
    Land Manager
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Sep 15, 2026
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Apr 4, 2026 @ 9:03am (America/Los_Angeles)
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Jan 5, 2026
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      Directions to dark-star trailhead (37.292110, -107.896080)
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      1 Review & Comments

      brandonweir1 brandonweir1
      As of 4/5/22, there is a gate blocking the trail halfway up and mountain bikes are no longer allowed. Bummer

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Dark Star located?
      Dark Star 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 37.29211, -107.89608.
      ▼ How hard is Dark Star?
      Dark Star is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 13.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Dark Star?
      The trail has 73 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,034 ft to 7,107 ft.
      ▼ Is Dark Star a point to point trail?
      Dark Star is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Dark Star?
      Dark Star is 535 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Dark Star?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Dark Star. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Dark Star?
      Dark Star is best visited during: April 15 - Dec 1.
      ▼ How do I access Dark Star? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Dark Star are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Dark Star?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 22 minutes to ride Dark Star. The trail is 535 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Dark Star?
      Dark Star is a very popular trail. There have been 485 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 561 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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