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A great trail along the ridge with views of the Falls Creek Area and Animas Valley.


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Map Key

3.9

Miles

6.2

KM

Point to Point

7,217' 2,200 m

High

6,959' 2,121 m

Low

463' 141 m

Up

254' 78 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

23%

Max Grade (13°)

Dogs Unknown

Features River/Creek · Views

This trail ends at private property. Please respect all No Trespassing signs.

Description

This map starts at the main parking area, but numerous parking spots can be found along Falls Creek Road (County Road 205).

Follow the trail northeast up the open, grassy valley and up to the ridge. The ridge is more forested with pine and scrub oak and features mellow terrain. There are many east-west spur trails in this area, so generally follow the trail that heads north along the ridge. At approximately 1.5 miles, you'll come to a very steep descent down to Falls Creek. An alternative trail drops to the east side of the ridge offering a more gentle descent.

At the bottom of the descent, you'll come to a prominent fork in the trail. A very rickety bridge crosses the creek towards the west. Instead, take the right fork to cross the creek over a better built bridge. Continue northeast through a meadow, pass an old mine/foundation and contour around the hillside. This trail takes you on the east side of the ridge into an old burn area with tall pines. After some more rolling, shaded forest, you'll reach a sign indicating that you are on private property and to remain on the trail. This is the turn around point.

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Missy Thompson

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#33

in Durango

#44212

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#33

in Durango

#3,219

in Colorado

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Photos

Sunflowers and colorful cliffs towards the west.
Aug 24, 2023 near Durango, CO
Lupine near the trail junction with Falls Creek Trail.
Aug 24, 2023 near Durango, CO
Pretty meadow on the Church Camp trail.
Aug 24, 2023 near Durango, CO
Contouring around the ridge into Animas Valley.
Aug 24, 2023 near Durango, CO
Views from nearly the end of Church Camp trail over the town of Trimble.
Aug 24, 2023 near Durango, CO
Ponderosa forest typical of this section of Church Camp trail.
Aug 24, 2023 near Durango, CO

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