Twin Buttes Trail System
Railroad Switchback Trail
The old Boston Coal & Fuel railroad bed, open all year.
It starts as the paved path just below Historic Tram City Park, switchbacks under the Aster Lane bridge, and comes out along Wood Rose Lane.
It follows Twin Buttes Avenue, then at the north end of Wild Iris Avenue becomes the earthen grade and meets the Twin Buttes Trail.
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- From Durango
- 2 miles
Getting there
Historic Tram City Park, inside the neighborhood. From Highway 160, use the main entrance and follow Tipple Avenue past the farm stand.