Hiking - The Journal

Durango official weighs in after equestrian’s complaint about Boggy Draw cyclists

City official reminds recreators to be mindful of all users

DATE: Sep 13, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Section of Wilson Mesa Trail will be closed through November

Two separate incidents of wires placed on the motorized trail in Sam Miguel County triggered a temporary closure that began July 13

DATE: Aug 3, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

A ‘Million Dollar’ guided trek in the San Juan Mountains

This summer marks the second year of hut-to-hut-to-hut backcountry trekking trips led by the San Juan Mountain Guides

DATE: Jul 23, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dolores High School student hikes Colorado Trail in 21 days

Bridger Beyhan nearly 23 miles per day

DATE: Jul 12, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Hiker who fell on Snowdon Peak south of Silverton identified

Man confirmed as 25-year-old conservation corps member from Tennessee

DATE: Jul 8, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Hiker dies after falling off cliff at Snowdon Peak on Fourth of July

Officials say man stepped on loose rock

DATE: Jul 7, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Search efforts called off after failing to locate 79-year-old hiker

Mission status has been changed to search and recovery

DATE: Sep 12, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Closed Colorado 14ers reopen with QR code waivers

Property owner warns ‘this is not a true solution’

DATE: Jul 27, 2023 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

An ‘impossible decision’: Public search concludes for missing hiker

Volunteers met daily and combed over 12,000 acres in the La Plata Mountains

DATE: Jul 11, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado Fourteeners see record decline in visitors, new report shows

Hiking advocate wonders if this is a ‘canary in the coal mine’ moment for state’s recreation economy

DATE: Jul 3, 2023 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Mama bear charges hiker on Durango trail

Colorado Parks and Wildlife urges outdoor enthusiasts to stay alert, be prepared for wildlife encounters

DATE: Jun 29, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Search for missing hiker in La Plata Mountains carries on with community help

Sister says search teams believe Ian O’Brien is no longer in La Plata Canyon

DATE: Jun 28, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News