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Kyle Jenkins
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05/04/2019
The trail markers on the Animas Mountain Loop are very informative, not only at the trailhead but along the way as well.
Kyle Jenkins
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05/04/2019
Wildflowers along Animas Mountain Loop.
Kyle Jenkins
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05/04/2019
You start to get great views of town right off the bat on the Animas Mountain Loop.
Kyle Jenkins
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05/04/2019
The eastern side of the Animas Mountain Loop has nice, smooth trails, while the western side can get quite rocky.
Kyle Jenkins
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05/04/2019
Don't forget to bring your dogs along on the Animas Mountain Loop.
Kyle Jenkins
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05/04/2019
Amazing panoramic views are easy to find on the Animas Mountain Loop.
Kyle Jenkins
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05/04/2019
You can see the course of the Animas River run right through Durango from Animas Mountain.
Kyle Jenkins
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05/04/2019
Mountain views from the Animas Mountain Loop.
Kyle Jenkins
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05/04/2019
Animas Mountain Loop is a great trail for the whole family.
Kyle Jenkins
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05/04/2019
Hawks circling above the Animas Mountain Loop.
Kyle Jenkins
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05/04/2019
There is a sign each time the Animas Mountain Loop, a combination of several trails, forks.
Kyle Jenkins
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05/04/2019
Horned lizards are frequent along the Animas Mountain Loop.
Kyle Jenkins
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05/04/2019
Red sedimentary rock begins to make an appearance on the northern end of the Animas Mountain Loop.
Kyle Jenkins
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05/04/2019
Everyone in Durango loves the Animas Mountain Loop.
Kyle Jenkins
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05/04/2019
Stunning views of the San Juan Mountains facing north from Animas Mountain.
Kyle Jenkins
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05/04/2019
Still plenty of snow on the peaks into May after a great winter.
Kyle Jenkins
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05/04/2019
The mountain biking gets more rocky and rugged on the western end of the Animas Mountain Loop.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date: 
05/04/2019
Returning to the trailhead after doing the loop counter-clockwise.

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