Colorado Trail at Junction Creek is one of the best trails in the Durango area. The trail goes from Durango up to the Denver area. You won't go this far. There you will begin a nice flat trail. This is also an appropriate trail for biking. When you hit the bridge, you will have gone about 2.5 miles. After this the trail begins some steep switchbacks, that aren't too pleasant. If you are a beginner, I recommend the bridge as the goal. Its quite lovely, and there are pools along the way to play or wade in.

Location: While going North on Hwy 550 in Durango, take a left hand turn at 25th street (by the Texaco).  It will wind through a subdivision and continue on to a country road.  Follow this until you cross a cattle guard and park your car in the parking lot.