A scenic view of a rocky trail winding through a semi-arid landscape with scattered bushes and small trees, leading towards forested hills under a partly cloudy sky.

Trail System

Trail System

Durango Mesa Park features a growing network of trails designed for a wide range of users and experiences. The system includes Durango’s first downhill-only mountain bike trails, climbing routes, and the community’s first hiking-only trails, with many intentionally designed to be adaptive-capable for riders and trail users of varying ages and abilities. Downhill bike trails include jumps, berms, and progression-focused features, while the Meadow Hub serves as a central gathering space as the trail system continues to expand.

A dirt trail winds through a semi-arid landscape with small shrubs and rocks. In the background, green pine trees occupy a hillside, with mountains visible under a partly cloudy sky.
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Beginner

Telegraph Connector

  • Connects Durango Mesa Park and the Meadow Hub from Telegraph Trail
  • Multi-use, dual direction, bike optimized
  • Note: E-bikes are allowed at Durango Mesa Park but cannot enter surrounding networks including Horse Gulch and Telegraph trails
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Mesa Connector

  • Connects Durango Mesa Park and the Meadow Hub from the Horse Gulch Trailhead
  • Bike and pedestrian access; an alternative to Horse Gulch Road
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Durango Mesa Park Connector

  • Flowy trail connecting the Meadow Hub and the top of the Bike Park to trails in the Grandview Ridge Area
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Manila Vanilla

  • Easy ride connecting riders to the future upper parking area
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Meadow Beginner Downhill

  • Features rollers, berms, and small jumps
  • Great for building confidence and skills
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Meadow Knob Connector

  • Multi-use, dual direction
  • Connects to Intermediate Downhill
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Train Tracks

  • Beginner downhill with a few technical sections
  • A natural next step for riders building skills
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Upper Drop Zone Climb

  • Short climbing trail to the top of the Upper Zone
  • Connects to Crites
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Intermediate

Intermediate Downhill

  • Downhill only
  • Jumps ranging from 10 to 20 feet with large sweeping berms
  • Designed for progression
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Meadow Intermediate Downhill

  • Downhill only jump trail
  • Tabletops and large berms, designed for progression
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Yeti Run

  • Upper Drop Zone downhill
  • Gravity-focused riding
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Expert

Hairball

  • Starts smooth and bermy before turning technical
  • Steep, rocky mid-section demands advanced skills
  • Closes with a jump feature
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Durango Mesa Park offers Durango's first hiking-only trails with sweeping views of the La Plata Mountain Range, plus iconic vistas of the Animas Valley and surrounding landscape. These scenic routes are perfect for hiking, trail running, and exploring.

Hiking Only Trails

Durango Mesa Park has constructed two hiking-only trails, with more single-use trails planned for the near future.

Multi-Use Trails

All multi-use trails at Durango Mesa Park, excluding Mesa Knob Connector, are excellent for hikers and trail runners. Mesa Connector and Durango Mesa Park Connector to Crites are popular trail running routes.

Meadow Beginner Downhill, Mesa Connector and Durango Mesa Park Connector, the upper drop zone climb, and Train Tracks are all adaptive-capable trails for cyclists.

Meadow Intermediate Downhill is adaptive-capable for more experienced riders.

Coming Soon

Coming 2026

Coming 2026

Coming 2026

Durango Mesa Park will add a one-mile beginner level hiking-only trail from the base area, allowing hikers of all ages and abilities to access more hiking and multi-use trails at the park.

Coming Soon

Coming Soon