This route is the southwestern terminus of the famous Colorado Trail. It's a great out-and-back from the Junction Creek Trailhead, or keep going and you can backpack for days.<br />
This well-maintained, and at times popular, trail will keep you climbing for 9 miles up the mountain until you reach a high point. Enjoy the views from up there because you'll have earned them!
Driving north through Durango, turn left (west) onto 25th Street. This becomes <br /><br />Junction Street and then becomes Junction Creek Road. The mileage and map <br /><br />for this route begins at the second (smaller) trailhead where the road switches <br /><br />back and starts to climb. This allows you to avoid some of the families and dog-<br /><br />walkers that use the lower section of the trail.
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