Colorado · Cross-country skiing · Near Durango

Classic Trail

Classic TrailPhoto: Jeffrey Beall, CC BY 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
0.7 mi
distance
91 ft
climb
7,766 ft
high point
May–Oct
best months

Is Classic Trail open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Columbine Ranger District. It doesn't name Classic Trail, so check the source for the area it covers (5 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Columbine Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Classic Trail is a short cross-country ski route in Colorado's San Juan National Forest, within the Columbine Ranger District. It is managed by the Forest Service and runs 0.69 miles, rising from about 7,645 feet to about 7,766 feet. That makes it a low-elevation outing, with a total gain of 91 feet and a total loss of 231 feet over the course of the run. The trail is a natural fit for a short ski outing, and its neighbors make it easy to extend a day. South Beach and Callie's Connection are both cross-country ski routes within a quarter mile, and Graham Creek Campground sits about 0.7 miles away for overnight stays. Winter is the season for skiing here. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Vallecito Reservoir show January highs around 37°F and lows near 9°F, while summer brings highs in the low to mid 80s. For more time outdoors, Vallecito Reservoir is about 1.4 miles away and offers fishing.

Around this trail

Add any of these when you start a trip
  • Sleep close

    Graham Creek Campground

    Campground

    Campground · 0.7 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Pop Sushi

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 17 mi

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