more stats
1,716 ft
Distance
-252 ft
Descent
00:02:38
Avg time
-256 ft
Altitude change
6,818 ft
Altitude min
7,074 ft
Altitude max
7,073 ft
Altitude start
6,818 ft
Altitude end
-14.9%
Grade
-46.4%
Grade max
0.9%
Grade min
1,650 ft
Distance down
62 ft
Distance flat
00:02:38
Avg time

Kitty Charmer Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Horse Gulch
    Durango, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #181601 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #332046 in Trail Running
    • #130082 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #3,342 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #7,096 in Trail Running
    • #3,785 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Exposure
    Normal
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Downhill Primary for Trail Running
    • Downhill Primary for Hiking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Lighting
    No
  • Land Owner
    City of Durango

Downhill recommended trail with rock gardens.

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Tags
BermsDropsRock gardensRock slabs
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 47 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
All
  • 143 rides
  • Last: Oct 8, 2026
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Kitty Charmer Trail Reports

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Feb 28, 2026 @ 8:45pm (America/Denver)
Feb 28, 2026
 reporter
Feb 23, 2026 @ 8:09am (America/Denver)
Feb 23, 2026
 reporter Trails are snow covered and will need a couple weeks to dry out. Either use early when frozen or avoid.
Jan 20, 2026 @ 8:00am (America/Denver)
Jan 20, 2026
 reporter A couple small soft spots may be present, but in general good to go.
Jan 6, 2026 @ 3:06pm (America/Denver)
Jan 6, 2026
 reporter Minimal snow, but prevalent mud if not frozen. Go early to avoid trail damage.
Mar 12, 2025 @ 11:10am
Mar 12, 2025
 reporter
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on Feb 28, 2026
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      lukeolson13
      Mix of janky and fun features. Ride with caution first time I'd say

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Kitty Charmer located?
      Kitty 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 37.26668, -107.86576.
      ▼ How hard is Kitty Charmer?
      Kitty Charmer is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 14.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Kitty Charmer?
      The trail has 252 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,818 ft to 7,074 ft.
      ▼ Is Kitty Charmer a point to point trail?
      Kitty Charmer is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Kitty Charmer?
      Kitty Charmer is 1,716 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Kitty Charmer?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Kitty Charmer. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Kitty Charmer? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Kitty Charmer are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Kitty Charmer?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Kitty Charmer. The trail is 1,716 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Kitty Charmer?
      Kitty Charmer is a very popular trail. There have been 1,045 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,119 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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