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3.2 miles
Distance
818 ft
Climb
00:28:29
Avg time
818 ft
Altitude change
6,570 ft
Altitude min
7,388 ft
Altitude max
6,570 ft
Altitude start
7,388 ft
Altitude end
4.8%
Grade
-1%
Grade max
17.9%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
66 ft
Distance down
843 ft
Distance flat
00:28:29
Avg time

Horse Gulch Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Horse Gulch
    Durango, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Adaptive MTB, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    All Year
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    City of Durango

Horse Gulch is a rocky access road which connects the town of Durango to a variety of trails and networks. It is rocky and can be very dusty, but it is fairly easy to navigate for anyone who has some experience on a mountain bike.

Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Blue Rating: Intermediate features and steeper terrain.

This trail can get very rocky, especially on its lower parts. Ride with caution.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 2 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 37 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 268 rides
  • Last: Jul 20, 2026
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Mar 2, 2026 @ 10:16am (America/Denver)
Mar 2, 2026
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Feb 23, 2026 @ 8:09am (America/Denver)
Feb 23, 2026
 reporter Trails are snow covered and will need a couple weeks to dry out. Either use early when frozen or avoid.
Jan 20, 2026 @ 1:16pm (America/Denver)
Jan 20, 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.
Oct 21, 2025 @ 11:36am (America/Denver)
Oct 21, 2025
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        Directions to horse-gulch trailhead (37.264770, -107.872500)

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        Trek Test Bike Development
        2:06 | 200 | Jul 15, 2015 , Durango
        Snake Charmer - Horse Gulch - Durango, Co.
        2:59 | 434 | Sep 9, 2013 , Durango
        FAll Colors in Horse Gulch
        5:01 | 107 | Oct 22, 2010 , Durango
        Horse Gulch Area Durango
        4:44 | 180 | Mar 16, 2013 , Durango

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        2nd Ave - Advanced Horse Gulch
        21 miles • 3,332 ft • 14 • Point to Point •
        route for advanced riders. Higher mileage ride with good climbs. Flowy downhills also with technical riding.
        86
        2nd Ave - Advanced Horse Gulch
        21 miles • 3,332 ft • 21 • Point to Point •
        route for advanced riders. Higher mileage ride with good climbs. Flowy downhills also with technical riding.

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Horse Gulch

        ▼ Where is Horse Gulch located?
        Horse Gulch is located in Horse Gulch, Durango, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Horse Gulch trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.26477, -107.8725.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Horse Gulch?
        Horse Gulch has 818 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 6,570 ft to 7,388 ft.
        ▼ Is Horse Gulch a point to point trail?
        Horse Gulch is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
        ▼ How long is Horse Gulch?
        Horse Gulch is 3.2 miles long. The trail type is doubletrack.

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