Oxbow Park and Preserve – Animas River Trail loop from BLM - Animas City Mountain

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Oxbow Park and Preserve – Animas River Trail loop from BLM - Animas City Mountain

Hard

3.3

(18)

runners

Oxbow Park and Preserve – Animas River Trail loop from BLM - Animas City Mountain

01:35

15.4km

60m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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40 m

Oxbow Park and Preserve

Highlight • River

Oxbow Park is the northern end of the Animas River Trail and has a couple nice waterside loops you can do along lush singletrack. There is also a beach area …

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2.87 km

Animas River Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

The winding river is straight at this point, which gives you a fantastic view down the river into town and to Animas City Mountain to the north.

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4.34 km

Rotary Park

Highlight • Rest Area

This is a fantastic trailhead in the center of downtown Durango. There are restrooms, river access, and plenty of parking. From here you can cross the Fassbinder Bridge to follow …

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7.70 km

Santa Rita Whitewater Park

Highlight • River

This is a great place from which to access the Animas River Trail for flat road running. If you are looking for trail access from town, you can also run …

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9.30 km

Animas River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The trail is a flat, paved multi-use path which follows the Animas River through Durango between Oxbox Park to the north and Dallabetta Park to the south. There are plenty …

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11.9 km

Animas River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is a fantastic paved trail which winds over seven miles along the Animas River through Durango and connects to a number of other trails in and around town.

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13.1 km

Memorial Park

Highlight (Segment) • Rest Area

Here the trail runs along the street between East 3rd and the grassy area of Memorial Park. The trail joins up again more closely with the river after this segment. …

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15.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.2 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.0 km

1.25 km

< 100 m