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Horse Gulch Trail System — Durango, Colorado
Horse Gulch Trail System in Durango: best for ages 6-8, 9-12, 13-17; Free.
Address898 E 3rd St, Durango, CO 81301 (Horse Gulch trailhead)
HoursCity parks and open spaces close at midnight per City facility page. Horse Gulch open space is 1,519 acres with 57.2 miles of natural surface trails per the City of Durango facility page (checked 2026-11-05). NOTE: nearby BLM Grandview / Animas City Mountain upper loops have annual Dec 1 – Apr 30 wildlife closures, but BLM states Horse Gulch remains open — do not extend a Horse Gulch outing into closed BLM segments in winter.
PricesFree
Price notesFree public open space (City of Durango). No pass required.
Age notesNatural-surface trail network for mountain biking, hiking, trail running and dog walking, with trails for a range of riders/hikers per City of Durango. Best for school-age children and teens who can handle dirt trails and elevation; not a stroller venue.
BookingWalk-up trailhead; events/organized activities require City contact per Trails page.
Suggested timeAbout 3 hours
AccessibilityNatural surface trails — no wheelchair/stroller accessibility is claimed by the City for this system.
ParkingTrailhead parking lot at the Horse Gulch signage area, E 3rd St (City facility page).
Seasonal notesStanding flag from collection (BLM): winter wildlife closures December 1-April 30 affect the UPPER Animas City Mountain / Grandview loops; BLM states Horse Gulch, Dalla Mountain Park (lower loops) and Overend remain open - do not stray into closed segments. The 1,519-acre / 57.2-mile figures come from the City facility page and were not cross-checked against a second official source.
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Venue details last verified November 5, 2026 against official sources. Hours and prices change — check the official site before you go. FamilyDay AI is a free planning tool for parents; we list only facts we have verified, and we never invent ratings or reviews.