Durango

We’ve compiled the best of the best in Durango - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.

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  • Bicycling

    With a healthy college population and a generally mild climate, Durango is extremely bike-friendly and a popular destination for single-track...

  • Downhill Skiing and Snowboarding

    Purgatory Resort. This unpretentious ski resort 27 miles north of Durango has plenty of intermediate runs and gladed tree skiing, but what...

  • Fishing

    In August 2015, the Animas River was flooded with a toxic chemical spill, a byproduct of an abandoned metal mine. According to tests done by...

  • Golf

    Dalton Ranch Golf Club. About 6 miles north of Durango, this semiprivate 18-hole championship course delivers inspiring views of the Animas...

  • Hiking

    Animas Overlook Trail. If you're looking for a great view without the effort, try the ¾-mile Animas Overlook Trail. It takes you past signs...

  • Horseback Riding

    Rapp Corral. At the entrance to Haviland Lake, about 20 miles north of town, Rapp Corrall offers a variety of trail rides into San Juan National...

  • Rafting

    Durango Rivertrippers and Adventure Tours. This outfitter runs day trips down the Animas River and other multiday options around the area...

  • Rock-Climbing

    East Animas. East Animas, just a few miles east of town, serves up some of the area's best multipitch traditional climbing on the "Watch Crystal...

  • Snowmobiling

    Snowmobile Adventures. With access to more than 75 miles of trails traversing mountain passes, old stagecoach roads, and mining sites, Snowmobile...