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The trail, named 'Sugar,' is an acronym for Skyline to Horse Gulch Road, or SHGR.


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1.6

Miles

2.5

KM

Point to Point

7,803' 2,378 m

High

7,236' 2,206 m

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Up

567' 173 m

Down

7%

Avg Grade (4°)

22%

Max Grade (13°)

Dogs Leashed

Description

A multi-use connector trail from Skyline Trail to Horse Gulch road, this trail can be started from either Horse Gulch TH, with a 2.1 mile gentle climb, or using Skyline Trail on a 1.7 mi switchback climb.

This route can be done as a big outing, entering into the "Gulch" for a variety of options, a town loop or a Horse Gulch, 7.8 mile out-and-back. The trail is generally easy to find and follow with all the cairns. It is well laid out as it cuts and switchbacks down the hillside.

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Brian Welsh

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Views open up the higher you go on the ridge.
Sep 4, 2023 near Durango, CO
Switchback high along Sugar.
Sep 4, 2023 near Durango, CO
Rock plates, rusty honecombed rocks and prickly plants along the ridge.
Sep 4, 2023 near Durango, CO
Typical trail surface on Sugar
Sep 4, 2023 near Durango, CO
Lots of switchbacks on Sugar - looking south.
Sep 4, 2023 near Durango, CO

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