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Animas River Trail and Purgatory Trail

Animas River Trail and Purgatory Trail(edit)

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   #59 hike out of 110 in San Juan National Forest   |   
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9.3 mi
Distance
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5 hrs 8 min
Time
terrain
1,115 ft
Elev Gain

Overview

This is a difficult one way trail in San Juan National Forest.


Sights to See

  • Animas River

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milbeye 2 years, 8 months ago
Ndltn to Purg

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