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Silverton Activities & Adventure
Whatever your pleasure, Silverton has just what you're looking for. We're a year-round destination so just come as you are. We'll keep you entertained. It's a promise!
The San Juan Mountains have many rivers and streams and high alpine lakes which offer up excellent pan-size trout. If you're lucky, one of the locals may reveal a favorite spot to you!
Ride the chairlift up Silverton Mountain Ski Area and hike down or take a more challenging route up one of the many peaks where you will be mesmerized by the majestic beauty. The variety of difficulty and length of hikes offers something for everyone.
Some of the country's best four-wheel drive roads are in the Silverton area - an ideal base from which to explore ghost towns along the Alpine Loop or take in the beautiful mountains. Rent your own jeep or ride with a guide company.
If you're into vertical, then this is the place for you-the terrain is challenging and the only way to go from here is up! Ride the trails surrounding Silverton yourself, hire a backcountry guide or ride the chairlift up Silverton Mountain Ski Area and ride the newly constructed trails.
A horseback ride is an exciting way to see the San Juan Mountains and you'll find plenty of stables and outfitters in the area to help. During the fall these guides will also show you into the backcountry for big-game hunting.
Enjoy spectacular tent and RV camping opportunites May through October. The Silverton area offers primitive campgrounds with secluded sites as well as BLM and USFS public land or the comforts of home with full-service hook-ups, showers and restrooms.
Take a ride on the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, an authentic turn-of-the-century, steam-powered, coal-fired, scenic railroad through the beautiful San Juan Mountains. Enjoy unparalleled beauty and an unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime experience!
Sponsor Listings
A Theatre Group
1219 Greene St., Silverton 81433
970-387-5337
www.atheatregroup.org
Gear Exchange
Kendall Mountain & Greene Street Locations
P.O. Box 706, Silverton
970.387.5228
www.gear-exchange.com
Summer-located at 1314 Greene street next to teh Pickle Barrel. See Silverton by Surrey or Bike. Geocaching, treasure hunts and more! Don't miss out on these fun ways to discover Silverton. Winter-Located at Kendall Mountain Ski area. Ski/Board, snowshoe & sled! New rental equipment available. Colorado's most affordable & least crowded place to learn!
San Juan Backcountry
1119 Greene St., P. O. Box 427, Silverton, CO 81433
970-387-5565
www.sanjuanbackcountry.com |
