more stats
1,407 ft
Distance
50 ft
Climb
-2 ft
Descent
00:05:34
Avg time
49 ft
Altitude change
7,801 ft
Altitude min
7,851 ft
Altitude max
7,803 ft
Altitude start
7,851 ft
Altitude end
3.5%
Grade
-3.2%
Grade max
22.7%
Grade min
869 ft
Distance climb
213 ft
Distance down
325 ft
Distance flat
00:05:34
Avg time

Sugar Connect Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Horse Gulch
    Durango, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #194130 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #116663 in Trail Running
    • #138632 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #3,512 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #3,324 in Trail Running
    • #4,099 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Year Opened
    2017
  • Land Owner
    City of Durango

Different connection from Sugar to Skyline to bypass Ridge.

Tags
Rock gardensRock slabs

Trail Supporters

  • BLM
    BLM
    Land Manager

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 54 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
All
  • 426 rides
  • Last: Nov 9, 2026
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Sugar Connect Trail Reports

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Mar 16, 2026 @ 8:05am (America/Denver)
Mar 16, 2026
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Jan 5, 2026 @ 2:06pm (America/Denver)
Jan 5, 2026
 reporter Minimal snow, but prevalent mud if not frozen. Go early to avoid trail damage.
Jul 16, 2025 @ 10:47am
Jul 16, 2025
Apr 30, 2025 @ 11:41am
Apr 30, 2025
 Starting to get dusty
Mar 27, 2025 @ 12:24pm
Mar 27, 2025
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Sugar Connect located?
      Sugar Connect is located in Horse Gulch, Durango, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Horse Gulch trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.29032, -107.83206.
      ▼ How hard is Sugar Connect?
      Sugar Connect is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sugar Connect?
      Sugar Connect has 50 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 2 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,801 ft to 7,851 ft.
      ▼ Is Sugar Connect a point to point trail?
      Sugar Connect is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Sugar Connect?
      Sugar Connect is 1,407 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sugar Connect?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Sugar Connect. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Sugar Connect?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Sugar Connect are:
      • May (40 activities)
      • July (39 activities)
      • April (37 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Sugar Connect? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sugar Connect are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Sugar Connect?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Sugar Connect. The trail is 1,407 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Sugar Connect?
      Sugar Connect is a very popular trail. There have been 2,648 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,873 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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