Vulture is about 0.7 miles long, or about 1.3 miles out and back, based on mapped trail data.

How much elevation gain is on Vulture?

About 483 feet of climbing out and back. The trail runs between 7,143 and 7,660 feet above sea level.

How long does it take to hike Vulture?

Plan on about 45 min at an easy pace for the round trip, counting time for the climbs. Fast hikers will be quicker, and families with kids slower.

What can you do on Vulture?

Vulture is open to hiking and biking, according to OpenStreetMap contributors.

Where does Vulture start?

One end of the mapped trail is at 37.31607, -107.88617. Use the Directions button to get there.

Vulture

Trail near Durango, Colorado

Hiking Biking Mountain biking

Length0.7 mi1.3 mi out and back

Climb483 ftround trip

Hike time45 minround trip

DifficultyHardmapped

DogsUnknowntell us below

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Trail start coordinates: 37.31607, -107.88617

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Trail facts

Open to: Hiking, Biking
Shape: One way
Elevation: 7,143 to 7,660 ft
Ride time: 30 min by bike
Surface: Ground
County: La Plata County, Colorado

Can I bring my dog?

We don't have dog rules for this trail yet. Check signs at the trailhead or the land manager's website.

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Camping nearby

Junction Creek Campground 2.1 mi away · Directions · Reserve
Kroeger 11 mi away · Directions · Reserve
Snowslide 11 mi away · Directions · Reserve

Federal campgrounds from Recreation.gov. Check dates and fees before you go.

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Common questions

How long is Vulture?: Vulture is about 0.7 miles long, or about 1.3 miles out and back, based on mapped trail data.
How much elevation gain is on Vulture?: About 483 feet of climbing out and back. The trail runs between 7,143 and 7,660 feet above sea level.
How long does it take to hike Vulture?: Plan on about 45 min at an easy pace for the round trip, counting time for the climbs. Fast hikers will be quicker, and families with kids slower.
Are dogs allowed on Vulture?: We don't have dog rules for this trail yet. Check signs at the trailhead or the land manager's website.
What can you do on Vulture?: Vulture is open to hiking and biking, according to OpenStreetMap contributors.
Where does Vulture start?: One end of the mapped trail is at 37.31607, -107.88617. Use the Directions button to get there.

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors (view or fix on OpenStreetMap). Elevation from USGS data via AWS Terrain Tiles. Times are estimates. Length and route come from mapped data and may differ from signs on the ground. Always check for closures before you go.

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