more stats
2.7 miles
Distance
184 ft
Climb
-185 ft
Descent
00:14:25
Avg time
-3 ft
Altitude change
6,845 ft
Altitude min
6,946 ft
Altitude max
6,848 ft
Altitude start
6,847 ft
Altitude end
-11.7%
Grade max
16.3%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
2,940 ft
Distance flat
00:14:25
Avg time

Rail Spike Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Three Springs
    Durango, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #62980 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #11694 in Trail Running
    • #35281 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Season
    Not after snow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2017

This 2.5 mile northern noop is fun, but has a bit more extended climbing and descending, making it a little more advanced than the southern loop. Regardless, these trails are a hoot Super fun turns, predictable flowy single track that is sure to put a smile on your face.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 7 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 159 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 639 rides
  • Last: Sep 13, 2026
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Mar 16, 2026 @ 8:03am (America/Denver)
Mar 16, 2026
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Mar 3, 2026 @ 11:36am (America/Denver)
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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.
Nov 12, 2025 @ 11:53am (America/Denver)
Nov 12, 2025
 Seriously washed out in a few places
Oct 30, 2025 @ 5:16pm (America/Denver)
Oct 30, 2025
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on Mar 16, 2026
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Avg: 3.74 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Rail Spike Loop located?
      Rail Spike 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 37.24487, -107.81836.
      ▼ How hard is Rail Spike Loop?
      Rail Spike Loop is rated as Green difficulty.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rail Spike Loop?
      Rail Spike Loop has 184 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 185 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,845 ft to 6,946 ft.
      ▼ Is Rail Spike Loop a point to point trail?
      Rail Spike Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Rail Spike Loop?
      Rail Spike Loop is 2.7 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Rail Spike Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Rail Spike Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Rail Spike Loop?
      Rail Spike Loop is best visited during: Not after snow.
      ▼ How do I access Rail Spike Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rail Spike Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Rail Spike Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 14 minutes to ride Rail Spike Loop. The trail is 2.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Rail Spike Loop?
      Rail Spike Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 3,221 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,397 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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