The Outdoor Dispatch

Hiking & Stewardship in Durango

Guided walks, group hikes, and volunteer trail days.

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Volunteer Naturalist Nature Hikes

San Juan Mountains Association

Seasonal interpretive hikes & wildflower walks

Durango Nature Center & area trailheads

Beginner-friendlyCost variesSummer

Trained volunteer naturalists lead interpretive nature hikes, wildflower walks, and bird outings around Durango. Naturalist training runs in January (winter) and May (summer); check the calendar for the current schedule.

Hiking⚠ Needs verification

Colorado Trail Stewardship Crews

San Juan Mountains Association

Summer trail-work hitches · multi-day

Colorado Trail Segment 25.1, near Durango

Beginner-friendlyFreeSummer

SJMA adopted a 12-mile stretch of the Colorado Trail (Segment 25.1) and recruits volunteer crews each summer for multi-day trail-work hitches. Contact SJMA for dates.