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2,454 ft
Distance
238 ft
Climb
00:05:41
Avg time
238 ft
Altitude change
6,594 ft
Altitude min
6,832 ft
Altitude max
6,594 ft
Altitude start
6,831 ft
Altitude end
9.7%
Grade
1.7%
Grade max
25%
Grade min
2,438 ft
Distance climb
13 ft
Distance flat
00:05:41
Avg time

Nature Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Fort Lewis College
    Durango, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #152286 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #5741 in Trail Running
    • #15072 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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Nature is a 2,454 ft popular blue difficulty family friendly singletrack trail located near Durango Colorado. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 238 ft blue climb. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.

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Mar 16, 2026 @ 7:57am (America/Denver)
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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
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Mar 16, 2023 @ 5:21pm
Mar 16, 2023
 Nearly all the snow is gone
Feb 27, 2020 @ 5:06pm
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        Directions to nature trailhead (37.272950, -107.873640)

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        Routes with this trail

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        Iron Horse Bicycle Classic XC
        ★ 3.0 • 6 miles • 637 ft • 4 • Loop •
        The legendary Downtown MTB race is on! The course incorporates singletrack, pavement, man made features,...
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        Durango 2ndAve - Meadows/Stacey's Beginner Loop
        9 miles • 885 ft • 5 • Loop •
        A good entry level introduction to trails with great view around the college. Recommended for beginner riders.

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Nature

        ▼ Where is Nature located?
        Nature 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 37.27295, -107.87364.
        ▼ How hard is Nature?
        Nature is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 9.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Nature?
        Nature has 238 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 6,594 ft to 6,832 ft.
        ▼ Is Nature a point to point trail?
        Nature is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Nature?
        Nature is 2,454 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Nature?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Nature. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Nature?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Nature are:
        • March (17 activities)
        • July (17 activities)
        • May (10 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Nature? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Nature are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Nature?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Nature. The trail is 2,454 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Nature?
        Nature is a very popular trail. There have been 2,950 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,807 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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