Near Animas Overlook Trail
Looking out over the river valley far below.
Near Animas Overlook Trail
Animas Overlook view to the north.

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Animas Overlook Trail

4.0 (1 Rating)
0.6
mi
Distance
71
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
Views

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.62mi
Distance
71ft
Elevation Gain
72ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
8,962ft
High Point
8,880ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
The paved path starts near the northeast corner of the parking lot next to a sign that carefully maps where all interpretive signs, benches, picnic tables, and bathrooms are. A few foot spur to the left has the first viewpoint and interpretive signs. It continues gently downhill to a split near the accessible bathrooms. Take the left to continue past more views and signs. There are more spurs along the way that lead to picnic tables. Benches are provided along the way to help make the uphill easier.

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