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2,310 ft
Distance
-70 ft
Descent
00:03:01
Avg time
-70 ft
Altitude change
6,759 ft
Altitude min
6,830 ft
Altitude max
6,828 ft
Altitude start
6,759 ft
Altitude end
-3%
Grade
-19.4%
Grade max
2.4%
Grade min
755 ft
Distance climb
1,161 ft
Distance down
390 ft
Distance flat
00:03:01
Avg time

Tawker Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Fort Lewis College
    Durango, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #6835 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #116527 in Trail Running
    • #106553 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #98 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #3,320 in Trail Running
    • #3,029 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Tawker is a 2,310 ft popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Durango Colorado. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 25 miles average
6 Months
  • 108 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 625 rides
  • Last: Oct 30, 2026
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Tawker Trail Reports

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Mar 16, 2026 @ 7:57am (America/Denver)
Mar 16, 2026
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Mar 9, 2026 @ 9:26am (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.
Jun 2, 2023 @ 10:52am
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May 3, 2023 @ 10:22am
May 3, 2023
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on Mar 16, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.99 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Routes with this trail

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      Durango 2ndAve - Meadows/Stacey's Beginner Loop
      9 miles • 885 ft • 5 • Loop •
      A good entry level introduction to Telegraph trails with great view around the college. Recommended for...
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      2ndAve - Advanced Telegraph
      11 miles • 1,565 ft • 5 • Loop •
      Rocky and technical route
      4.0 ★★★★★
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      3 Reviews & Comments

      Jesselynrides
      Definitely a blue / intermediate trail not a green
      Jesselynrides
      Should be a blue. Great short cut to gulch though.
      vincopotamus
      This is not a green. It is technical and narrow and should be renamed Focker.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Tawker located?
      Tawker 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 37.26844, -107.86679.
      ▼ How hard is Tawker?
      Tawker is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Tawker?
      The trail has 70 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,759 ft to 6,830 ft.
      ▼ Is Tawker a point to point trail?
      Tawker is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Tawker?
      Tawker is 2,310 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Tawker?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Tawker. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Tawker? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Tawker are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Tawker?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Tawker. The trail is 2,310 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Tawker?
      Tawker is a very popular trail. There have been 5,085 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,114 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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