more stats
1,345 ft
Distance
-111 ft
Descent
00:01:10
Avg time
-112 ft
Altitude change
6,617 ft
Altitude min
6,729 ft
Altitude max
6,729 ft
Altitude start
6,617 ft
Altitude end
-8.3%
Grade
-35.7%
Grade max
-1.3%
Grade min
1,188 ft
Distance down
157 ft
Distance flat
00:01:10
Avg time

Lampost Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Fort Lewis College
    Durango, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #231117 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #111613 in Trail Running
    • #81278 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #4,060 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #3,151 in Trail Running
    • #2,467 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Exposure
    Normal
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Rock Garden, Other
  • Lighting
    No

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Lampost is a 1,345 ft moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Durango Colorado. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 0 ft black diamond climb. It features berm, drop, rock garden and other. Exposure: Normal Injury Risk. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

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BermsDropsRock gardens

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 27 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 146 rides
  • Last: Oct 28, 2026
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Lampost Trail Reports

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Mar 16, 2026 @ 7:57am (America/Denver)
Mar 16, 2026
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Jan 5, 2026 @ 2:13pm (America/Denver)
Jan 5, 2026
 reporter Minimal snow, but heavy mud if not frozen. Go early to avoid trail damage.
Aug 25, 2024 @ 4:14pm
Aug 25, 2024
May 1, 2024 @ 6:46am
May 1, 2024
Mar 16, 2023 @ 5:18pm
Mar 16, 2023
 Lower part is good to go. Upper portion to the top of front hill still has snow. There is a tree down half way up
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lampost located?
      Lampost is located in Fort Lewis College, Durango, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Fort Lewis College trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.27287, -107.86933.
      ▼ How hard is Lampost?
      Lampost is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lampost?
      The trail has 111 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,617 ft to 6,729 ft.
      ▼ Is Lampost a point to point trail?
      Lampost is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Lampost?
      Lampost is 1,345 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lampost?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lampost. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Lampost?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Lampost are:
      • June (17 activities)
      • September (17 activities)
      • April (11 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Lampost? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lampost are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lampost?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Lampost. The trail is 1,345 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lampost?
      Lampost is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,396 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,608 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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