Durango Colorado
Located nearly 200 miles southwest of Crested Butte, Durango is a beautiful and historic western town. The drive between the two breathtaking Colorado destinations is about 4 1/2 hours. With easy access to the outdoors, friendly residents, and beautiful vistas, Durango is one of those towns people come to visit but find themselves never leaving.
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Located near the four corners of New Mexico, Utah, Arizona, and Colorado, Durango is tucked in the red sandstone hills of the Animas River Valley. At and elevation of 6512 feet, Durango is surrounded by the San Juan and Needles Mountains to the north, desert to the west, and the San Juan National Forest as well as canyon regions to the south. With a variety of terrain, Durango offers a spectrum of outdoor activities year round.
Many locals as well as vacationers explore Durango on mountain bikes or on foot via the many trails that exist within the area. The Animas River also provides excitement for anglers and rafters. Rock climbers are delighted with the aesthetic sandstone, while backpackers and horseback riders appreciate the gorgeous and challenging landscape. During the winter, Durango Mountain Resort offers excellent skiing in the San Juan Mountains. You can also enjoy cross country skiing, snowshoeing, and ice climbing.
Some of Durango's biggest attractions include the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and Mesa Verde. The railroad is an authentic coal-fired and steam-powered railroad that takes you through 46 miles of the San Juan National Forest as well as through Silverton, an old mining town. Mesa Verde National Park also offers a chance to step back into history. The park offers views of actual Anasazi cliff dwellings that have remained intact since 600 AD.
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