Sunlight Peak and Windom Peak from Needleton
A two-peak combo deep in the Weminuche Wilderness featuring one of Colorado's most technical 14ers.
Extreme Hiking
- Distance
- 30 km
- Ascent
- 2.1 km
- Descent
- 2.1 km
Hiking in Durango
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Hiking Routes in Durango
Mount Eolus and North Eolus from Needleton
Climb two of Colorado's most remote 14ers, hidden deep in the Weminuche Wilderness.
Extreme Hiking
- Distance
- 30 km
- Ascent
- 1.9 km
- Descent
- 1.9 km
El Diente and Mount Wilson Combo
A technical combo of two San Juan 14ers.
Extreme Hiking
- Distance
- 20 km
- Ascent
- 1.4 km
- Descent
- 1.4 km
Skyline Trail
Quick hike to a great view of Durango.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 7.3 km
- Ascent
- 290 m
- Descent
- 290 m
Purgatory Creek Trail and Animas River Trail to Needleton
An alternative approach to the Needleton trailhead.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 29 km
- Ascent
- 776 m
- Descent
- 776 m
Goulding Creek Trail
A beautiful fall hike with stunning views from the top of the ridge.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 9.6 km
- Ascent
- 670 m
- Descent
- 670 m
Perins Peak
Hike to one of the most visually-distinctive peaks above Durango.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 16 km
- Ascent
- 573 m
- Descent
- 573 m
Spud Lake
A quick hike offering up stunning views.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 4.7 km
- Ascent
- 135 m
- Descent
- 135 m
Hiking Guidebooks in Durango
5 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking
5 of the Very Best Day Hikes in Colorado
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
9 routes · Hiking
Hike Southwestern Colorado: 10 Best Trails near Durango
4 routes · Hiking