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Lions Den

Intermediate Intermediate
 3.0 (1)
  1. Areas
  2. CO
  3. …Southwest Rockies
  4. Durango
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“A short, moderate climb from Chapman Ice Rink to the Lions Den near Fort Lewis College. ”

Missy Thompson
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1.1

Miles

1.7

KM

Point to Point

6,968' 2,124 m

High

6,578' 2,005 m

Low

391' 119 m

Up

36' 11 m

Down

8%

Avg Grade (4°)

16%

Max Grade (9°)

Dogs Unknown

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Description

From the large gravel parking lot on the north side of the Chapman Hill Ice Rink, this trail ascends a series of switchbacks up to the Lions Den a City of Durango picnic pavilion. There are some spur trails at the start and end of the hike, so stick to the most well-established trail.

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Land Manager: City of Durango, CO - Parks and Recreation

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Missy Thompson
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in Durango

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#17

in Durango

#2,543

in Colorado

#29,992

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