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Powerline Trail

Intermediate Intermediate
 2.5 (2)
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  2. CO
  3. …Southwest Rockies
  4. …Durango
  5. Horse Gulch / Telegraph Trail System
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“Trail segment of the Raider Ridge Trail Network ”

Jeff Moon
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2.5

Miles

4.0

KM

Point to Point

7,128' 2,173 m

High

6,787' 2,069 m

Low

5' 2 m

Up

340' 104 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

5%

Max Grade (3°)

Dogs Leashed

Description

The trails consists of well defined singletrack and doubletrack that is in some places steep and technical. The route follows the row of electrical poles. The summit ridge has good views of FLC, Durango and the surrounding mountains.

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Local Club: Durango Trails

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Jun 20, 2024: Call for Volunteers!

Jun 20, 2024: Solstice Sunrise Trailwork Tomorrow!

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

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  2.5 from 2 votes

#26

in Horse Gulch / Telegraph Trail System

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#26

in Horse Gulch / Telegrap…

#3,275

in Colorado

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Views along the row of electrical poles that gives this trail its name.
Sep 4, 2023 near Durango, CO
Looking south towards Perrins Peak from nearly the top of Ridgeview Trail.
Sep 4, 2023 near Durango, CO
Looking over at the Durango Regulatory Reservoir.
Sep 4, 2023 near Durango, CO
Looking to the north from the Ridgeview Trail.
Sep 4, 2023 near Durango, CO
Views to the north
Sep 4, 2023 near Durango, CO
Views over Fort Lewis College from the Powerline Trail.
Sep 4, 2023 near Durango, CO

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