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Animas River Trail & Greenway
4.7 ★★★★★ 39 Google reviews · Running trail in Durango, Colorado · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Animas River Trail & Greenway's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
What runners say about Animas River Trail & Greenway
“Perfect bike trail (or run/stroller/walk) multiple bridges, beautiful variety of shady trees, the river and occasional sounds of whitewater keep you company.”
“Perfect bike trail (or run/stroller/walk) multiple bridges, beautiful variety of shady trees, the river and occasional sounds of whitewater keep you company.”
This is a great place to visit in Durango. We loved the animas river and took some lovely pics. Great place for photo shoot. But be careful on the bike trail. These bikes come fast from behind and front side. It’s a probably 10 miles River side trail way that you can walk.
Super cool! Very moderate trail. Cute stops along the way on the river. Once we got to Walmart we lost the view of the river so we turned around. We personally went 12 miles that day. I think the total trail said it was 18. That’s what’s great about it- you can go as long or short as you want to ride.
Animas River trail is a clean and scenic paved multi use trail connecting north to south Durango. Beautiful views throughout. Great for walking, biking. Lots of river access points and parks throughout.
Beautiful amazing trail to experience. I'm a beginner at biking, while my husband is a little more experienced. We took the family out tonight and road the trail on our bikes. We seen two bucks still with velvet as well as a bear.
Trail conditions & character
“Perfect bike trail (or run/stroller/walk) multiple bridges, beautiful variety of shady trees, the river and occasional sounds of whitewater keep you company.”
“This is a pleasant concrete walking path that runs the length of the Animas river adjacent to historic Downtown Durango.”
“Perfect bike trail (or run/stroller/walk) multiple bridges, beautiful variety of shady trees, the river and occasional sounds of whitewater keep you company.”
Plan your run at Animas River Trail & Greenway
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
Running trails near Durango
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
Horse Gulch Trailhead
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Animas Mountain East Trailhead
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