more stats
2,211 ft
Distance
46 ft
Climb
-47 ft
Descent
00:02:47
Avg time
-3 ft
Altitude change
6,790 ft
Altitude min
6,839 ft
Altitude max
6,792 ft
Altitude start
6,791 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-9%
Grade max
9.7%
Grade min
738 ft
Distance climb
1,086 ft
Distance down
161 ft
Distance flat
00:02:47
Avg time

Mercy Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Three Springs
    Durango, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    15 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 30 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #134273 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #290141 in Trail Running
    • #309105 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Mixed old dirt road and flat path to Mercy Hospital

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 4 miles avg distance
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  • 15 rides
  • Last: Sep 8, 2025
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Mercy Loop Trail Reports

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Mar 16, 2026 @ 8:03am (America/Denver)
Mar 16, 2026
reporter
Jan 5, 2026 @ 2:12pm (America/Denver)
Jan 5, 2026
reporter Minimal snow, but heavy mud if not frozen. Go early to avoid trail damage.
Apr 7, 2025 @ 11:04am
Apr 7, 2025
reporter Durango Trails reports good conditions
Dec 30, 2024 @ 9:26am
Dec 30, 2024
reporter Snow covered, potential melt out and mud depending on conditions through winter. See https://www.durangotrails.org/winter-trails/ for most up to...
Nov 25, 2019 @ 2:54pm
Nov 25, 2019
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Avg: 3.7 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Where is Mercy Loop located?
      Mercy Loop is located in Three Springs, Durango, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Three Springs trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.23769, -107.82686.
      How hard is Mercy Loop?
      Mercy Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      What is the elevation gain for Mercy Loop?
      Mercy Loop has 46 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 47 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,790 ft to 6,839 ft.
      Is Mercy Loop a point to point trail?
      Mercy Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is mixed.
      How long is Mercy Loop?
      Mercy Loop is 2,211 ft long. The trail type is mixed.
      Are dogs allowed on Mercy Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Mercy Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      How do I access Mercy Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mercy Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      How long does it take to ride Mercy Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Mercy Loop. The trail is 2,211 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      How busy is Mercy Loop?
      Mercy Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 132 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 165 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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