Lots of creek crossings but very mild crossings. Box 2511 At 0.3 miles, turn left on Nusbaum. Walking Trails Dogs are not allowed on par courses or walking trails, please obey all posted park rules. At 2.2 miles, turn right on Silver Mesa Drive, then continue straight on Silver Mesa at 2.6. No upcoming trailwork events are currently scheduled. We struggled to find the trailhead but if you cross the bridge and walk all the way up the dirt road alongside the creek, you will see the sign that says First Fork Trail. Park at this trailhead. At 1.0 miles, go straight on Stagecoach and FS 071. Take one more right at the split toward Silver Mountain Ranch and a final left at the split away from Silver Mountain Ranch. Directions from Durango, Colorado: Drive approximately 8 miles east of Durango on Florida Road (County Road 240). In spring, aspen corridors are carpeted with purple larkspur and sunny dandelion. The popular West Fork Trail on the Pagosa Ranger District of the San Juan National Forest, which leads to the Rainbow Hot Springs and into the Weminuche Wilderness beyond, is open to public use; however, the Forest Service urges the public to use extreme caution visiting the area because of significant impacts from the West Fork Fire of 2013 and an ongoing spruce bark beetle epidemic. The trail is primarily used for bird watching and scenic driving and is accessible year-round. The San Juan National Forest has hundreds of trails, many within a short drive of Durango, Dolores, Mancos, Bayfield, Silverton, and Pagosa Springs. The 3,413 sq. You must have JavaScript enabled to fill out this form. A strong 2WD with good clearance may be needed for the last mile of the road. There's also a pump track available in the park! Semi smooth terrain with some roots and rocks mixed in also. Great review in The Durango Herald. Access Info. From the Missionary Ridge trail there are nice views both east towards trailhead and west toward the animas valley and you can see the LaPlatas off in the distance to the west. First Fork and Red Creek Loop Trail is a 9.4 mile lightly trafficked loop trail located near Durango, Colorado that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as difficult. to the parking lot). Spears of lupine and alpine rose fill green glades with sublime fragrance. The Missionary Ridge trail network is an unknown gem even to most locals. Meanwhile in our area, a small team of firefighters continues to work to contain the approximately 50-acre 441 Fire burning in the Missionary Ridge area between Durango and Lemon Reservoir. Most of the logs are gone now. Leaving from Durango, head north on Florida Road/CR 240. Take First Fork Rd north for approximately 7 miles to the Sheep Creek Trailhead. You may want to, after finding winding views of the Animas River, Animas Valley, and La Plata Mountain. Submit one here. This road dead ends at the TH for both First Fork and Red Creek. A new motorcycle trail would connect Stoner and Taylor Mesas. Look for First Fork marked on your left. This trail is one of the most popular rides in the area; it will take you all day to … After about 2 miles, go right at the Y intersection, park at the trailhead on the left after about a mile. The first mile of the dirt road is accessible to most vehicles. My son and I did this as part of Missionary Ridge/First Fork Mountain bike ride. Providing views of the gulch and foothills around Durango as well as access to the southern trail network of Big Canyon, Cowboy, Crites, Sail … Gain: 300 ft. Time Needed: Quick. Cascade Creek East Fork is a 11.7 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Durango, Colorado that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. We have a place at Cascade Village so this is one of my "go to hikes" we have done numerous times over the course of a decade. Little Creek Greenway. Some areas deeply eroded. Pleasant walk-we saw thousands of grasshoppers and hundreds of butterflies and lots of wildflowers in May on the partly shaded trail. Trail starts at road end. then right on Country Road 208. Go north of Durango on CR 240 and then turn onto CR 246. I had to go off trail for maybe half a mile due to heavy snow on the other side of the ridge at the top. Dogs and horses are also able to use this trail. At 3.0, you’ve reached the trailhead. Water Tank Road climbs steadily for nearly a mile and gains 300 feet to where it meets the Three Springs Connector Loop trail and later, the Grandview Ridge Road. 0 Loves. Park in gravel parking area to the left at Jacob Fork Park entrance off Highway 10. Trail description says wildlife but we did not see any large mammals-lots of deer scat on the trail however. Description The Dry Fork trail is accessed from the parking lot on County Road 208. Sorry. Motorcyclists negotiate fast-running East Fork Creek trail. At the T in road, stay straight onto the State Widlife area (CR 208). ... First Fork Trail (727) Flint Creek Trail (527) Goulding Creek Trail (517) Granite Lake Trail (540) Graysill Trail (506) Part of the Missionary Ridge trails system. No description for Dry Fork trail has been added yet! This is a great day hike! Please consider financially contributing to help us continue to build and maintain great trails. Hike the First Fork/Red Creek Loop. ... First vaccinations. First Fork Trail is a moderate 3.5-mile trail that can be accessed from Missionary Ridge Trail or Red Creek Trail. Appalachian Trail: Allen Gap to Devil Fork Gap Go the whole 18.6 miles or shorten your hike by staying at one of the three shelters planted along this leg. Ella Vita, Hogsback, and Slime Gulch Loop. The Cascade creek trail can be accessed directly from Cascade Village or from a dirt road off of 550. Firefighters are planning some “burnout” operations along the First Fork Trail in order to use that trail to help confine the fire. The trails you’re about to enjoy wouldn’t exist without our year-round work to plan, build, and maintain them. 3.9 Miles. Neither trailhead was labeled. A strong 2WD with … When we went there were lots of newly fallen trees across the trail in the old Missionary ridge fire burn area many yrs ago about halfway up the trail. First Fork Trail is a 5.1 kilometer moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Durango, Colorado that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. Decent trail and provides some decent views and atmosphere. The trail is also used by runners and hikers. The beginning of this trail was poorly marked. Distance from Durango: 7 miles. And we wouldn’t exist without your support! A great trail if you like adventure and a sense of bushwhacking more than smooth flow! Trailforks ranks trails with a combination of user ratings and raw trail usage data from rides. There are multiple trailheads that offer a selection of generally snow-free, three-season hikes in the low country. Road Directions are good. This trail is a popular downhill bike descent; it descends 1,650 feet from Missionary Ridge Trail to the parking area at First Fork/Red Creek. The trails tops out on Missionary … Theres lots of downed trees as well.....so be prepared to climb over. On average it takes 25 minutes to complete this trail. After a steep ascent, this trail has meadows, views of the Animas Valley, and connects with the larger Hermosa Creek trail network. Last mile or so of road to trailhead is a bit rutted-need some ground clearance on your vehicle. Turn right onto First Fork Rd (USFS Rd 622), this is on the east side of the Piedra River. Running parallel to the Reedy Fork Trail on the opposite side of Lake Townsend is the 3.5-mile Laurel Bluff Trail, another shady run with constant water views. We took this trail up to the mountain (if you follow the trail there is a fork to cold creek, continue to the left and you will be led to the mountain). This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. Hermosa Creek. Trail Length. This trailhead is only about 15 miles from Durango on Highway 550. Dogs are also able to use this trail. Turn north at Colvig Silver Camp and go past the camp, over the cattle guard and continue to follow the road for approximately 1 mile. There seemed to be two trail heads to choose from after completing the trek along the creek from the parking space. Trailhead elevation 7900', trail end at 9460' or roughly 1600' gain-more if you go north or south on the missionary ridge trail. Many areas overgrown. Turn north at Colvig Silver Camp and go past the camp, over the cattle guard and continue to follow the road for approximately 1 mile. The Missionary Ridge trail network is an unknown gem even to most locals. Increase your distance on this out-and-back route by adding 1.2 miles on the Crockett Trail and another 0.7 miles on the West House Trail. Ride up the trail and take the left turn at the first intersection onto Dry Fork trail. Gateway Commons Greenway. The creek runs most of the year so there are a few crossings, though minor. Limited parking is available. Look out for Glacier Club/Tamarron on your right, and soon after (about a mile) there is a small dirt turn-off on the opposite side of the highway. Horses are frequently taken on this trail. Drive 4.3 miles on CR 240 east from its junction with East Animas Road, to the first entrance of Durango Hills subdivision. Climb about 1 … Long Branch Trail. Dry Fork Trailhead From downtown Durango, head West on Hwy 160, then turn right on Lightner Creek Road (CR 207). The loop is short enough that a walk out isn't bad if necessary. 51 W Fork Rd , Durango, CO 81303 is currently not for sale. The trail is primarily used for hiking, camping, and backpacking and is best used from July until October. This arborglyph of a horse was found on First Fork Trail near Colvig Silver Camps. Dry Fork is a highly rated 4 mile popular blue singletrack trail located near Durango Colorado. View more property details, sales history and Zestimate data on Zillow. Go thru gate (close it behind you) and trail generally follows a valley floor heading west beside a small stream. The trail is primarily used for hiking and bird watching and is best used from March until October. It is not a challenging hike, and we used it as our warmup for a several day long backpacking trip in the Durango area. The trail begins steep and has quite a few erosion bars. Trail Length: 0.9 miles. The U.S. Forest Service is conducting “burnout” operations along First Fork Trail as part of containment efforts on the 441 Fire north of Durango. Highlights: Civil War markers and panoramic views on Firescald Knob. Townsend Trail Members of Durango’s hiking club Seniors Outdoors! Rate this Adventure 9.8 miles 2195 ft gain - Loop Trail. Water in First Fork of Red Creek almost all the way to top. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Durango Mountain Bike, E-Bike, Hike, Trail Running trails, Colorado. Whether you want to get out on a quick evening hike or spend the weekend in the woods, here are six trails within 30 miles of downtown Durango … Turn left on paved CR 249 and set your odometer to 0.0. Room for parking about 4-5 vehicles at trailhead. Dogs are also able to use this trail. The trail was in good shape, and there was only one tree across the path. This trail is a popular downhill bike descent; it descends 1,650 feet from Missionary Ridge Trail to the parking area at First Fork/Red Creek. Stay right at the fork (it is 2.7 mi from Lightner Creek Rd. Laurel Bluff Trail. The trail is primarily used for hiking and bird watching and is best used from March until October. The best & most popular mountain biking trails in Durango. The Missionary Ridge Fire spared some of the mature aspen in the First Fork drainage. Colorado Tourism Office, 1625 Broadway, Suite 1700 , Denver, CO, 80202, Phone: 800-COLORADO. Follow old jeep road past trailhead for about .2 mile to sign for trail indicating 1st Fork, turn to left at sign. The trail eventually mellows out and stays close to the creek most of the way up. 246 trails with 462 photos Lots of water! Missionary Ridge Trail southern access Silver Mesa Drive. Drive west from Pagosa Springs on Hwy 160 towards Durango for about 22 miles. The trail is in good shape overall. Look out from the well-earned ridgetop to the La Plata range and the San Juan Mountains. Keep an eye out for the signs which denote the direction change. From Hwy 160 West turn right on Lightner Creek Rd. After recent fires, this trail is re-opened and lightly trafficked, offering a diversity of ecological zones and a quiet walk through the woods. When you hit the Colorado Trail, take a right, then a right onto Hoffheins to complete the loop. Fall in Durango is a wonderful time to hit the trails. Not much in the way of views until you get to a big meadow at about 3.3 miles then you have some nice views back the way you came from the center of the meadow. You cross the meadow and go off to the meadow's right side where the trail climbs steeply and switches back to dead end into the Missionary ridge trail at 3.83 miles. For more info, check out the Jacob Fork Woodland Trail Web Site. ... Brushy Fork Greenway. Highly recommend a vehicle with some clearance to reach the trailhead. Courtesy of Esther Greenfield Found originally in 2001 and still there in 2006, he, too, is now gone. walk up the First Fork Trail. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from May until October. That said, since it is very lightly trafficked and has been officially closed for a while, the trail is loose in a lot of places and shows erosion, particularly on the upper parts (below Missionary Ridge). Directions from Durango, Colorado: Drive approximately 8 miles east of Durango on Florida Road (County Road 240). Courtesy of … Part of the Lower Colorado Trail system. This home was built in 2017 and last sold on 7/7/2020 for $720,000. First Fork Trail is a 3.2 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Durango, Colorado that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. 37 downed trees on entire length. Great hike for dogs. ft. single-family home is a 4 bed, 4.0 bath property. The cardio-challenge of a long climb is the big attraction on Telegraph, though it also insures that the hill doesn’t get over-crowded. Nice woodland trail with lots of roller coaster hills. I did the First Fork - Red Creek Loop. ... 100 East First Street Winston-Salem, NC 27101 Mailing Address: P.O. First Fork Trail is a moderate 3.5-mile trail that can be accessed from Missionary Ridge Trail or Red Creek Trail. First Fork Trail is a moderate 3.5-mile trail that can be accessed from Missionary Ridge Trail or Red Creek Trail. Lots of shade. There were a few a the very beginning of First Fork, including a big cottonwood, but that's it. At miles 2.0, turn left and downhill, passing a spur to the right. The days are mild and the leaves are changing, blanketing the landscape in autumn bliss. I’m not sure why this is still listed as closed on here, since it’s definitely open. 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