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Animas River and Rotary Park – Fassbinder Bridge loop from La Plata

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Animas River and Rotary Park – Fassbinder Bridge loop from La Plata

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Animas River and Rotary Park – Fassbinder Bridge loop from La Plata

01:02

4.08km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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571 m

Animas River Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

The winding river is straight at this point, which gives you a fantastic view down the river into town and to Animas City Mountain to the north.

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1.96 km

Animas River and Rotary Park

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The wild Animas River is a tributary of the even more majestic San Juan River. It flows over 126 miles and passes ghost towns like Animas Forks, Eureka and Howardsville. …

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2.04 km

Fassbinder Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This is a fantastic trailhead in the center of downtown Durango. There are restrooms, river access, and plenty of parking. From here you can cross the Fassbinder Bridge to follow …

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2.04 km

Rotary Park

Highlight • Rest Area

This is a fantastic trailhead in the center of downtown Durango. There are restrooms, river access, and plenty of parking. From here you can cross the Fassbinder Bridge to follow …

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2.91 km

Animas River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is a fantastic paved trail which winds over seven miles along the Animas River through Durango and connects to a number of other trails in and around town.

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4.08 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.03 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.82 km

1.17 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 20 May

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17 %

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Animas River and Rotary Park – Fassbinder Bridge loop from La Plata

Animas River Bridge

Animas River and Rotary Park

Fassbinder Bridge

Rotary Park

Animas River Trail

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