18-Mile Hermosa Creek Trail Mountain Bike Tour Near Durango
Ride Durango's high country with support from a local mountain biking guide
Duration
4–6 hrs
Ideal For
Up to 5 people
Includes
Guide, Shuttle, Snacks
Highlights
Explore the Hermosa Creek Trail on a guided mountain bike ride through Durango's high country. Your guide helps you through the trail's challenging sections so you can keep enjoying the ride.
- Ride through terrain framed by big mountains and expansive views
- Discover flowers and creeks along the trail
- Enjoy a ride tailored to your intermediate, advanced or expert mountain biking experience
Itinerary
This tour is best to start in the morning and takes about 4-6 hours from pick up to drop off. You will be picked up by Durango Biking Adventures in Durango at your hotel, accommodation, or at a bike shop. From there we will drive up into the mountains together to the trail head. We begin the mountain bike tour from the backside of Purgatory Ski Resort. This tour provides what we call "free vert"! 1,500 vertical feet of climbing for 2,500ft of descending! We will enjoy about 18 miles of mountain biking to the beautiful town of Hermosa. At the end you will be greeted by the shuttle driver with snacks and cold drinks before driving back into downtown Durango!
What's Included
- Bike tools
- Extra inner tubes
- First aid
Important details
- For intermediate, advanced and expert mountain bikers; the trail includes difficult sections
- Bring a mountain bike and wear a helmet; helmets are required
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 2 weeks before your tour for a refund minus $20. Cancellations with less than 2 weeks' notice receive no refund. If the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances, you'll receive a full refund or credit. No-shows are charged the full price.
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FAQs
Yes, bike and helmet rentals are available, and your guide will bring your rental to the tour. Rental availability is not guaranteed if you book within 24 hours of departure.
Complete and sign the waiver and pre-trip briefing before your tour. Each participant must complete them.
Bring water, snacks or lunch, sunglasses or eye protection, and sunscreen. Wear closed-toe shoes and clothing suited to the weather; bring a rain jacket if rain is forecast. Knee pads, elbow pads, and biking gloves are optional.