Near Loam Zone Trail
Views towards the west from Animas Mountain.
Near Loam Zone Trail
Typical trail surface on Animas Mountain Trail.
Near Loam Zone Trail
Looking down at Chapman Lake
Near Loam Zone Trail
Views to the west over the rim.

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Loam Zone Trail

3.0 (1 Rating)
0.5
mi
Distance
236
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Access Issues
Upper Animas Mountain trails closed for wildlife December 1 to July 31st. Lower Animas Mountain trails (from Aquila to the south) are closed from December 1 to April 15. Watch out for bikers.

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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.52mi
Distance
236ft
Elevation Gain
0ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
8,082ft
High Point
7,846ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point

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