more stats
2,533 ft
Distance
6 ft
Climb
-78 ft
Descent
00:03:57
Avg time
-72 ft
Altitude change
6,949 ft
Altitude min
7,021 ft
Altitude max
7,021 ft
Altitude start
6,949 ft
Altitude end
-2.8%
Grade
-14.3%
Grade max
4.5%
Grade min
295 ft
Distance climb
1,480 ft
Distance down
735 ft
Distance flat
00:03:57
Avg time

Pop Top Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Three Springs
    Durango, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #103500 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #92357 in Trail Running
    • #103268 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #2,081 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #2,658 in Trail Running
    • #2,961 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2019

Connects Digs into North Lollipop.

Tags
Family friendly
Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 5 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 123 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
All
  • 518 rides
  • Last: Oct 10, 2026
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Pop Top Trail Reports

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Mar 16, 2026 @ 8:03am (America/Denver)
Mar 16, 2026
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Mar 3, 2026 @ 11:35am (America/Denver)
Mar 3, 2026
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...
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on Mar 16, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.49 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Pop Top located?
      Pop Top is located in Three Springs, Durango, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Three Springs trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.24993, -107.82724.
      ▼ How hard is Pop Top?
      Pop Top is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 2.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Pop Top?
      Pop Top has 6 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 78 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,949 ft to 7,021 ft.
      ▼ Is Pop Top a point to point trail?
      Pop Top is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Pop Top?
      Pop Top is 2,533 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Pop Top?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Pop Top. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Pop Top?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Pop Top are:
      • May (50 activities)
      • August (38 activities)
      • September (37 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Pop Top? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Pop Top are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Pop Top?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Pop Top. The trail is 2,533 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Pop Top?
      Pop Top is a very popular trail. There have been 2,262 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,350 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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