Animas River Trails-Farmington New Mexico

The Animas River Trail system offers over 8 miles of trails to explore and includes paved, dirt, wood chip, and cobblestone paths. The river trails are popular with individuals looking to exercise as well as bird watchers. More than 100 species of birds have been identified throughout the trail system and parks. Stop by the Riverside Nature Center for a bag of free bird food, and feed the ducks and geese as you walk along the river.

Animas Park and Berg Park are popular access points to the trail system. The Animas River Whitewater Park, All Veterans Memorial Plaza and Riverside Nature Center can all be accessed from the trails. The trail system has been designated as a certified National Recreational Trail. The City of Farmington, River Reach Foundation, and Farmington residents are working to grow the trail system and enhance its offerings.  For additional information, download the Farmington Recreation Trails Map and Farmington Recreation Trail Map 2.  

Accessibility: There are 3 designated accessible spaces in the paved parking lot off of South Miller Avenue at the southwest end of the trail. All of them are van-accessible with striped access aisles. The trail surface is paved (with railings at bridges), or gravel. It is typically at least 4 feet wide (with many wider passing spaces).

Animas River Trail System Farmington

Animas Recreation Trail System Farmington

• Suitable Activities: Biking, Hiking
• Seasons: Year-round
• Weather: View weather forecast

• Difficulty: Easy
• Length: 5.3 mi
• Elevation Gain: 78 ft

• Land Manager: Land Manager Varies
• Parking Permit Required: Other
• Recommended Party Size: 12
• Maximum Party Size: 12
• Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 12