Lime Mesa Trail
5.5 mi
Distance
699 ft
Elev. Gain
2h 11m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
Lime Mesa Trail is a point-to-point trail in La Plata County, Colorado. It is 5.5 miles long and gains 699 feet. The surface is dirt. Per Colorado Parks and Wildlife (COTREX), it is open to bikes and horses. The nearest town is Durango, Colorado, about 16 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 3,381 ft |
| End | 5.5 mi | 3,499 ft |
Trail Details
Bike and horse access: Colorado Parks and Wildlife (COTREX), checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Route Type
- Point to Point
- Surface
- Dirt
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Durango, CO · about 16 mi away
- County:
- La Plata County, CO
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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