Animas River Trail – Animas River and Rotary Park loop from BLM - Animas City Mountain

Animas River Trail – Animas River and Rotary Park loop from BLM - Animas City Mountain

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Animas River Trail – Animas River and Rotary Park loop from BLM - Animas City Mountain

00:51

16.1km

80m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.31 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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5.06 km

Animas River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The trail is a flat, paved multi-use path which follows the Animas River through Durango between Oxbox Park to the north and Dallabetta Park to the south. There are plenty …

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6.82 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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6.90 km

Animas River and Rotary Park

Highlight • River

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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7.69 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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8.22 km

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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12.1 km

Memorial Park

Highlight (Segment) • Rest Area

Here the trail runs along the street between East 3rd and the grassy area of Memorial Park. The trail joins up again more closely with the river after this segment. …

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14.3 km

Oxbow Park and Preserve

Highlight • River

Oxbow Park is the northern end of the Animas River Trail and has a couple nice waterside loops you can do along lush singletrack. There is also a beach area …

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16.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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