Sliderock Trail #622, San Juan National Forest, Columbine Ranger District

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Sliderock Trail #622

Animas River Drainage

Located within the Columbine Ranger District of San Juan National Forest, the 2.2 mile Sliderock Trail is rated more difficult and receives moderate use. Sliderock Trail begins and at an elevation of 10,400' (Upper Junction Creek) and an ending elevation of 11,800' (Kennebec Pass).

This small section of the Colorado Trail, Sliderock Trail begins by climbing up several switchbacks, then travels around the ridge before cutting across a talus field.

Two access points are available for Sliderock Trail:

Access 1: In Durango Colorado, turn west onto 25th street until it turns into Junction Creek Road and travel 3 miles until it crosses the cattle guard and turns into dirt. Follow this dirt road (FDR #171) for about 17.5 miles to Champion Venture Road and travel 0.7 miles to where the trail crosses the road.

Access 2: Travel west on US 160 from Durango for 15 miles to the La Plata Canyon turn-off (FDR 571). Follow FDR 571 for 14 miles to Kennebec Pass. 4WD is needed for the last section of the road.

La Plata County Colorado

Montezuma County Colorado

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