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San Juan Backcountry
1119 Greene St., P. O. Box 427, Silverton, CO 81433
970-387-5565
www.sanjuanbackcountry.com 4X4 Tours. Jeep Rentals. ATV Rentals & tours. Dirtbike Rentals. Train Package. Mine Tour shuttles.
Silver Summit Jeep Rentals
640 Mineral St., P.O. Box 656, Silverton Co.81433 81433 970-387-0240 970-387-0240
www.silversummitrvpark.com
Ghost Towns. Waterfalls. Wildflowers. Wildlife.
Silverton Brewery
1333 Greene St . P.O. Box 597, Silverton,Co 81433 970-387-5033
www.silvertonbrewing.com
Great Burgers. BEER to go. and much more. $1 off all draft brews with All ABoard ad. Various Styles of our award winning Microbrews. |
All Aboard! Durango and Silverton Railroad Guide
Silverton Is For Adventure Lovers!
We want you to come and play in Silverton, Colorado, the heart of the high country! Choose between one of two wonderful ways to journey to Silverton. Board the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad or drive the legendary "Million Dollar Highway." With a name like that, you can expect that there will be no shortage of beautiful scenery along this famous route.
Silverton is home to 700 miles of scenic Jeep trails ranging from beginner to advanced. If you are looking for a journey filled with spectacular scenery, historic landmarks and a touch of the adventurous sprit, the Alpine Loop will satisfy. This 65-mile tour will take you to an elevation of 12,000 feet twice and will reveal the harsh and unsympathetic climate early miners endured.
If you are in need of even more of an adrenaline rush, Imogene and Ophir are your passes to adventure and excitement. Imogene Pass is the second highest roadway in Colorado, with the summit reaching 13,114 feet above sea level. Ophir Pass has a peak of 11,798 feet. These beautiful passes offer exceptional views into area history, and if your timing is right, some of the most breathtaking landscapes of wildflowers in southwest Colorado.
San Juan Back Country offers a wide range of activities such as Jeep adventures, four wheeling, ATV rentals and biking, hiking, guided and custom tours. For more information on San Juan Back Country
Jeep Rentals, visit www.sanjuanbackcountry.com. Silver Summit Jeep Rentals will guide you on the right Jeep trail based on your experience level and interest. They also offer guidebooks that will help
keep you on the track to a rewarding experience. If you are riding the train and decide you would like to take a Jeep tour, please visit www.silversummitrvpark.com for more information.
A special note from Stay the Trail: "The mission of Stay The Trail Colorado is to encourage the responsible use of the roads and trails that are open to motorized recreation in Colorado." Please be
courteous and respectful to the environment, and remember you are a visitor to the backcountry so please leave the backcountry as you found it. For more information about Stay the Trail, visit
www.staythetrail.org. Thank you for your kindness and support tokeep the trails pristine.
-by Beth Roberts
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!
Fishing
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!
Hiking
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.
Four-Wheeling
Some of the country's bestfour-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.
Mountain Biking
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.
Horseback Riding
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.
Camping
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.
Ride The Train
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!
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