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4.0 miles
Distance
1,190 ft
Climb
-10 ft
Descent
00:27:10
Avg time
1,181 ft
Altitude change
7,379 ft
Altitude min
8,561 ft
Altitude max
7,380 ft
Altitude start
8,560 ft
Altitude end
5.6%
Grade
-6.8%
Grade max
27.9%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
568 ft
Distance down
1,266 ft
Distance flat
00:27:10
Avg time

Dry Fork Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Log Chutes
    Durango, Colorado
  • Ref Number
    #616
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #37038 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #83060 in Trail Running
    • #73213 in Hiking
    • #1177 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    USFS

Multi direction trail that is often climbed more than descended, this trail weaves through ponderosa pines with a moderate grade. Often used to complete the Dry Fork > Colorado Trail > Hoffeins Connect loop.

The parking and road to access from the south (CR208) is closed from Dec 1 - April 15 annually for wildlife. You may not pass through the fence at this time.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 10 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 136 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 647 rides
  • Last: Sep 10, 2026
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Aug 7, 2026 @ 9:47am (America/Denver)
Aug 7, 2026
 Best descent in Durango!
Aug 2, 2026 @ 9:43am (America/Denver)
Aug 2, 2026
May 1, 2026 @ 10:43am (America/Denver)
May 1, 2026
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May 1, 2026 @ 8:03am (America/Vancouver)
May 1, 2026
Apr 19, 2026 @ 7:32am (America/Denver)
Apr 19, 2026
 reporter Trail clear and dry, but cannot access or exit to Lightner Creek until May 1.
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Dry
Avg: 4.26 (9 votes)
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        Directions to dry-fork trailhead (37.331170, -107.938770)
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        Technical Trail Features (TTF)

        Routes with this trail

        37
        Durango 2ndAve - Dry Fork Lollipop
        ★ 3.5 • 15 miles • 2,397 ft • 4 • Out & Back •
        Classic Dry Fork route, best ridden clockwise.
        16
        Dry Fork Loop from Durango
        26 miles • 2,400 ft • 4 • Loop •
        A loop that starts in town and heads west on Hwy 160 to Lightner Creek Road. The route heads North to the...
        47
        Purgatory to Durango on the CT | TripOutside
        53 miles • 7,930 ft • 7 •
        For riding from Ski Resort to Durango on mostly singletrack and on the CT.

        Trail Products

        4.5 ★★★★★
        9 Ratings
        5 ★ 67%
        4 ★ 11%
        3 ★ 22%
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        4 Reviews & Comments

        ahmacleod
        I consider myself to be an advanced beginner and found this trail very accessible. I did walk a few sections, but enjoyed the ride very much.
        mike202
        Not a hard climb at all, very gradual with a few flat areas. Some sections of mud, easily avoidable.
        bensgig bensgig
        I gave it three stars. There's nothing too great about it. It's an Alpine climb. That's about it. Definitely intermediate and full suspension needed. this is the direction people said to go and then to do the loop around. The rest of the trail flattens out and then descends back down. Which does make it worth it. But the climb is just slow and tiring.

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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Dry Fork located?
        Dry Fork is located in Log Chutes, Durango, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Log Chutes trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.33117, -107.93877.
        ▼ How hard is Dry Fork?
        Dry Fork is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Dry Fork?
        Dry Fork has 1,190 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 10 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,379 ft to 8,561 ft.
        ▼ Is Dry Fork a point to point trail?
        Dry Fork is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Dry Fork?
        Dry Fork is 4.0 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Dry Fork?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Dry Fork. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Dry Fork? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Dry Fork are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Dry Fork?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 25 minutes to ride Dry Fork. The trail is 4.0 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Dry Fork?
        Dry Fork is a very popular trail. There have been 3,464 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,776 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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