CDT: Wolf Creek Pass (US-160) to Stony Pass
A remote and notable portion of the CDT that lies mostly above the treeline through a remote wilderness area.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 133 km
- Ascent
- 5.5 km
- Descent
- 5 km
Hiking in Durango
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Hiking Routes in Durango
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
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
Engineer Mountain
This out-and-back climbs the slopes of Engineer Mountain and rewards with high-altitude wildflowers, views of a rare rock glacier, and a technical summit ridge.
Extreme Hiking
- Distance
- 10 km
- Ascent
- 737 m
- Descent
- 737 m
Skyline Trail
Quick hike to a great view of Durango.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 6.8 km
- Ascent
- 271 m
- Descent
- 271 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: From Twin Buttes
Hike to one of the most visually-distinctive peaks above Durango.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 15 km
- Ascent
- 575 m
- Descent
- 575 m
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
4 routes · Hiking
Hike to 6 Phenomenal Views of Durango
10 routes · Hiking
The CDT: Colorado Section
40 routes · Hiking