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3,360 ft
Distance
207 ft
Climb
-69 ft
Descent
00:12:16
Avg time
138 ft
Altitude change
7,257 ft
Altitude min
7,464 ft
Altitude max
7,260 ft
Altitude start
7,398 ft
Altitude end
4.1%
Grade
-13.5%
Grade max
28.8%
Grade min
1,808 ft
Distance climb
1,043 ft
Distance down
269 ft
Distance flat
00:12:16
Avg time
Upper Twin Buttes Details
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Riding AreaTwin Buttes
Durango, Colorado -
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Local Popularity95 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 90 in E-Biking
- 85 in Trail Running
- 75 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT2 Mountain Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionUphill PrimaryPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingHard
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBerm
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Land OwnerCity of Durango
A little climb that takes you behind the Buttes and great views of Silver peak in the west.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 10 rides
- 19.4 km average
6 Months
- 105 rides
- 18.0 km avg distance
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- 990 rides
- Last: Jul 6, 2026
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Directions to upper-twin-buttes trailhead
(37.279680, -107.920990)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Twin Buttes
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Where is Upper Twin Buttes located?
Upper Twin Buttes is located in Twin Buttes, Durango, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Twin Buttes trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.27968, -107.92099.
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How hard is Upper Twin Buttes?
Upper Twin Buttes is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 4.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for Upper Twin Buttes?
Upper Twin Buttes has 207 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 69 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,257 ft to 7,464 ft.
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Is Upper Twin Buttes a point to point trail?
Upper Twin Buttes is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
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