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Mancos Mule Deer Trail

Much of this trail consists of a reclaimed double-track access road around the N side of Jackson Gulch Res. Good views of the lake from this trail, as well as access to the shoreline.

Trails at Mancos offer glimpses of Jackson Gulch Reservoir and the La Plata Mountain Range. Flora and fauna along the trails include large ponderosa, columbine, deer, elk and black bear.

Permitted uses: Foot, horse, bike, skis

ADA accessible: No

Pets: Yes



 The Basics

Location: Mancos State Park between Cortez and Durango
Difficulty: Easy
Length: 3.8 mile roundtrip
Trailhead Elevation: 7,800 feet
Time to Allow: 2 to 2.5 hours


 Directions to Trailhead

Mancos State Park

Take U.S. 160 west from Durango 27 miles to Mancos. Turn north on Highway 184 for 1/4-mile, take County Road 42 east approximately 4 miles to County Road "N", and then take County Road "N" west 1/2-mile to the park entrance.






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