Perins Peak
The most popular route to the top of Perins Peak, beginning in Rockridge.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 9 km
- Ascent
- 474 m
- Descent
- 474 m
Hiking in Durango
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Hiking Routes in Durango
Pass Creek Trail: Out-and-Back
A popular conduit into the alpine.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 8.1 km
- Ascent
- 331 m
- Descent
- 331 m
Grandview Ridge Loop
A beautiful loop up and around Grandview Ridge.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 14 km
- Ascent
- 374 m
- Descent
- 374 m
Telegraph -> Skull Rock -> Big Canyon Loop
A longer loop hike accessible directly from downtown Durango.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 17 km
- Ascent
- 430 m
- Descent
- 431 m
Pautskey Point
Hike to a spectacular 360-degree view from Pautskey Point.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 9.4 km
- Ascent
- 353 m
- Descent
- 354 m
Coal Creek Loop: Clockwise
A high-value alpine loop hike easily accessible from the Million Dollar Highway.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 557 m
- Descent
- 559 m
Sky Steps -> Nature Trail Loop
A quick hike to a beautiful vista over Durango.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 1.1 km
- Ascent
- 80 m
- Descent
- 80 m
Sultan Mountain and Spencer Peak
Tag two 13ers that are easily-accessible from Molas Pass.
Severe Hiking
- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 1 km
- Descent
- 1 km
Hiking Guidebooks in Durango
10 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking
The Rugged and Remote 14ers of the San Juan Range
46 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking
Colorado's 14ers: Bag All 58 of the Iconic Peaks
3 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking
Climb the Remote Weminuche 14ers on this 4-Day Trip
10 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking
Hike Southwestern Colorado: 10 Best Trails near Durango
6 routes · Hiking
Hike to 6 Phenomenal Views of Durango
10 routes · Hiking
The CDT: Colorado Section
40 routes · Hiking