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4,357 ft
Distance
110 ft
Climb
00:07:47
Avg time
107 ft
Altitude change
6,697 ft
Altitude min
6,807 ft
Altitude max
6,697 ft
Altitude start
6,804 ft
Altitude end
2.5%
Grade
-3.5%
Grade max
11.3%
Grade min
3,274 ft
Distance climb
322 ft
Distance down
692 ft
Distance flat
00:07:47
Avg time
Trail Details
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Activities
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- Gravel Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaTwin Buttes
Durango, Colorado -
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 90 in E-Biking
- 95 in Trail Running
- 70 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeDirt/Gravel Road
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
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DirectionBoth Directions[+]Popular In Reverse
- Both Directions for Gravel Biking
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Family FriendlyYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 2
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Land OwnerCity of Durango
Lightner Creek TH to the west. Dirt road. Often used to complete a loop with Ed & Flow or bypass the road coming from Lightner Creek.
Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Green Rating: Beginner features and moderate terrain.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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Past Week
- 16 rides
- 11 miles average
6 Months
- 123 rides
- 11 miles avg distance
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- 709 rides
- Last: Jun 17, 2026
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(37.266880, -107.919880)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lightner Creek Trail: Gravel
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Where is Lightner Creek Trail: Gravel located?
Lightner Creek Trail: Gravel is located in Twin Buttes, Durango, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Twin Buttes trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.26688, -107.91988.
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What is the elevation gain for Lightner Creek Trail: Gravel?
Lightner Creek Trail: Gravel has 110 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 6,697 ft to 6,807 ft.
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Is Lightner Creek Trail: Gravel a point to point trail?
Lightner Creek Trail: Gravel is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
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How long is Lightner Creek Trail: Gravel?
Lightner Creek Trail: Gravel is 4,357 ft long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
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