more stats
348 ft
Distance
-8 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
-10 ft
Altitude change
7,567 ft
Altitude min
7,577 ft
Altitude start
7,566 ft
Altitude end
-2.9%
Grade
-4.6%
Grade max
-1%
Grade min
279 ft
Distance down

Merve Connection Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Animas City Mountain
    Durango, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    20 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 40 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #315215 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #438098 in Trail Running
    • #153374 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #5,395 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #8,066 in Trail Running
    • #4,730 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    BLM

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AI Generated Description

Merve Connection is a 348 ft less popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Durango Colorado. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jun 25, 2026
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Merve Connection Trail Reports

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May 1, 2026 @ 9:03am (America/Los_Angeles)
May 1, 2026
Dec 1, 2025 @ 8:28am (America/Denver)
Dec 1, 2025
 reporter Seasonal wildlife closures for all users from December 1 through April 30 in order to protect wintering wildlife, with the possibility of opening...
Apr 15, 2025 @ 2:01pm
Apr 15, 2025
 reporter Wildlife Closures lifted for 2025
Dec 2, 2024 @ 11:04am
Dec 2, 2024
 reporter Seasonal wildlife closures December 1 through April 15, with possible extension to April 30 if conditions warrant. More trail conditions can be...
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Merve Connection located?
      Merve Connection is located in Animas City Mountain, Durango, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Animas City Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.31834, -107.88065.
      ▼ How hard is Merve Connection?
      Merve Connection is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 2.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Merve Connection?
      The trail has 8 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,567 ft to 7,577 ft.
      ▼ Is Merve Connection a point to point trail?
      Merve Connection is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Merve Connection?
      Merve Connection is 348 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Merve Connection?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Merve Connection. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Merve Connection?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Merve Connection are:
      • September (2 activities)
      • November (2 activities)
      • May (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Merve Connection? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Merve Connection are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Merve Connection?
      Merve Connection is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 23 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 23 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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