Purgatory Trail
4.0 mi
Distance
1,263 ft
Elev. Gain
1h 58m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
Purgatory Trail is a point-to-point trail in La Plata County, Colorado. It is 4 miles long and gains 1,263 feet. The surface is dirt. Per OpenStreetMap contributors, it is open to horses. The nearest town is Rico, Colorado, about 15 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
We have no current condition data for this trail. Check with the operator before you go, and submit a report below if you've been recently.
No recent condition reports. Be the first to share what you see on the trail.
Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 2,344 ft |
| End | 4.0 mi | 2,668 ft |
Trail Details
Horse access: OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Route Type
- Point to Point
- Surface
- Dirt
Official sources & verification
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Rico, CO · about 15 mi away
- County:
- La Plata County, CO
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Reviews
No reviews yet
Be the first to share your experience and help others plan their visit.
OpenStreetMap
Nearby Trails
More trails near Purgatory TrailAnimas River Trail
Castle Rock via Elbert Creek Trail
Elbert Creek
Sunlight Peak, Windom Peak, North Eolus and Mount Eolus via Purgatory Campground
Purgatory Trail
Durango Mountain Resort Downhill Run
Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
Old lime creek road beaver bond
3.8 mi awayDurango, CO
Pricing varies — check with the operator
Lime Creek - Dispersed Sites
4.2 mi awaySan Juan National Forest
Durango, CO
Dispersed
Haviland Lake Campground
4.6 mi awayDurango, CO
Check official pricing41 sitesReservable TentRV Popular Some Coverage
Almostaranch
5 mi awayDurango, CO
Pricing varies — check with the operatorReservable
Hermosa Park Road 578 - Dispersed
5.4 mi awaySan Juan National Forest
Durango, CO
Dispersed
Chris Park Group Campground
5.7 mi awayDurango, CO
Check official pricing3 sitesReservable Some Coverage
Similar length
Similar trails in Colorado
Hanging Lake Trail
Colorado
Emerald Lake Trail
Colorado
The Incline Trail
Colorado
High Dune Trail
Colorado
Royal Arch Trail
Colorado
First and Second Flatiron Loop
Colorado