
Snowshoeing Near Purgatory: Three Trails to Try
Three great snowshoe trails near Purgatory for when you need a break from the slopes.
Read more →The San Juan Mountains surrounding Durango offer some of Colorado's best hiking — from easy riverside walks to rugged 14er approaches. Trail guides, difficulty ratings, and seasonal tips for every hiker.
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Three great snowshoe trails near Purgatory for when you need a break from the slopes.
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Purgatory's intermediate terrain is its best-kept secret — 45% of the mountain is blue runs. Here's your guide to skiing it.
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Fall is the best mountain biking season in Durango — perfect temps, dry trails, golden aspens, and no crowds. Here are the top trails and why September-October riding is peak.
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Durango has great paved bike trails for families — flat riverside paths, parks, and easy rides that work for kids and casual cyclists.
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Horseback riding through the San Juan Mountains near Durango is a classic Western experience worth doing at least once.
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Silverton's jeep trails are legendary — here is how to experience them from Durango.
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Animas Mountain is Durango's go-to local hike with panoramic valley views, accessible trails, and a solid workout under two hours.
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A run-by-run breakdown of what Purgatory Resort has to offer every skill level.
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Engineer Mountain is one of the most recognizable peaks near Durango — here is how to hike it.
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Purgatory Flats Trail is an easy creekside hike right across from the resort — perfect for families and summer exploration.
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The Colorado Trail segment from Molas Pass is one of the best day hikes in Colorado — wildflowers, alpine lakes, and mountain views that justify the 486-mile trail's existence.
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Purgatory's bike park and Durango's legendary trail network offer mountain biking for beginners to experts. Here's the guide.
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Hermosa Creek is one of the best snowshoe trails near Durango — peaceful, scenic, uncrowded, and just 20 minutes from town.
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