Near Upper BC&F
Large peaceful meadow with the smaller butte in the distance
Near Upper BC&F
Looking west towards the taller of the two buttes
Near Upper BC&F
Pretty meadow with mini-lupine and other wildflowers
Near Upper BC&F
Crumbling cliffside with old wooden plaque

Looking for more photos?

View All Photos
Driving Directions
Hike Trail

Upper BC&F

3.0 (1 Rating)
An old railroad bed that provides an easy alternative the Upper Twin Buttes trail.
0.7
mi
Distance
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
Views
Access Issues
To protect wintering wildlife, the BLM Tres Rios Field Office annually closes trails to all access in the Durango area from Dec. 1 through April 30 (possible to open April 15 if conditions warrant). This applies to the upper trails at Twin Buttes. For the latest information please call the BLM Tres Rios Field Office at (970) 882-1120.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.68mi
Distance
0ft
Elevation Gain
144ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
7,401ft
High Point
7,258ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This is an old railroad bed that provides an easy alternative to the final climb on the Upper Twin Buttes Trail. From the junction of Upper Ed & Flo and Upper Twin Buttes Trail, turn left and head down the old railroad bed.

Route Conditions

Report Conditions
No Condition Reports
Report Conditions

Nearby Hike Routes

Animas Mountain Loop

Classic Hike Route

Animas Mountain Loop

Birding
moderate
5.77 mi
+1,518 ft
Smelter Mountain Trail

Classic Hike Route

Smelter Mountain Trail

Birding
strenuous
3.9 mi
+1,512 ft
Junction Creek Trail, Colorado Trail

Hike Route

Junction Creek Trail, Colorado Trail

Dogs Allowed
easy
1.47 mi
+318 ft
Animas Overlook Trail

Hike Route

Animas Overlook Trail

ADA Accessible
easy
0.62 mi
+87 ft
La Plata Canyon

Hike Route

La Plata Canyon

Fall Colors
strenuous
18.76 mi
+3,021 ft
Deadwood Mountain and Silver Mountain Extravaganza

Classic Hike Route

Deadwood Mountain and Silver Mountain Extravaganza

Fall Colors
extreme
9.12 mi
+4,266 ft
Contributors
Missy Thompson