Junction Creek

4/5 (9 reviews)
Junction Creek begins within the historic town of Durango and ends high above in the San Juan National Forest. The trail grants access to several popular hiking and mountain biking trails. This easy but long trail is often used for mountain bike shuttling, as well as the organized camping and primit...Read More
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Highlights of Junction Creek

Altitude Category IconAltitude
Beginner Category IconBeginner
Camping Category IconCamping
Forest Category IconForest
Iconic Category IconIconic
Scenic Category IconScenic
Highest Elevation
10441 ft
Shape of Trail
Out & Back
Typically Open
06/01 - 11/15
Best Direction
N/A
Official Trail Name
Junction Creek/171
Nearest Town
Durango
Nearest Services
Durango
Management Agency
San Juan National Forest
District
Columbine Field Office

Overview

Junction Creek begins within the historic town of Durango and ends high above in the San Juan National Forest. The trail grants access to several popular hiking and mountain biking trails. This easy but long trail is often used for mountain bike shuttling, as well as the organized camping and primitive camping offered along the trail. There is also a beautiful and memorable scenic vista stop with beautiful views of the Animas River. While traveling up to over 10,000 feet, you'll experience vast panoramas of the larger peaks to the north without having to travel far from town or rent a more capable vehicle.

Trail Difficulty and Assessment

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18 Waypoints
56 Trail Photos
1 Trail Concerns
9 Community Reviews
1 Video
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