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 Durango
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1. Where is the best place in Durango to
watch kayakers?
Smelter Rapid in Santa Rita Park
2. Where can I take a guided hike?
Mesa Verde National Park, www.nps.gov/meve/ or
through Durango Nature Studies, www.durangonaturestudies.org,
or through Colorado Mountain Expeditions, www.coloradoexpeditions.com.
Visit their websites for details.
3. Are there any 14ers in this area?
Mt. Eolus, Sunlight Peak, and Windom Peak, all of which
are climbable and located in the Weminuche wilderness
area. To learn more about these peaks and other Colorado
14ers visit www.colorado14ers.com.
4. What type of fish is most common in the Animas River?
Trout
5. Where can a fishing license be purchased?
Division of Wildlife offices located at 151 E. 16th, also at
fishing retail stores and sporting goods stores throughout
town.
6. Where are the 3 disc golf courses located?
Fort Lewis College, Durango Mountain Resort and Colorado Timberline
Academy.
7. Where can I go night skiing?
Hesperus Ski Resort, 15 minutes west of town on Hwy 160.
8. What golf courses are in Durango and how many holes does
each course have?
Dalton Ranch boasts an 18-hole, championship golf course just
6 miles north of town; call 970-247-8774 for more information.
Hillcrest Golf Club, also 18 holes, sits on top of the mesa
at Fort Lewis College and is available by calling 970-247-1499.
9. What is the name of the four-wheel drive loop that will
take you to Lake City and where can I download a map?
The Alpine Loop Backcountry Byway is a scenic route through
the San Juans. You can find a detailed map at www.byways.org/travel/byway.html?CX_BYWAY=2105
10. Where can I find hiking trails in the Durango Area?
For a map of the San Juan National Forest visit www.fs.fed.us/r2/sanjuan,
or stop by the Visitor Center at Santa Rita Park for a list
of local hikes.
11. Which four-wheel drive pass will take you to Telluride?
There are two different passes that will take you along a four-wheel
drive path to Telluride: Ophir and Imogene.
12. Are there any recreation centers in Durango?
Community
Recreation Center
2700 Main Ave. (970) 375-7300
Family emphasis - Gym, lap pool, leisure pool, indoor track, racquetball,
fitness, game room, baby-sitting, meeting room, Parks and Recreation
Administrative offices.
Durango
Sports Club
1600 Florida Rd. (970) 259-2579
Full service health club, swimming pool, massage, physical therapy services.
13. What are the 3 nearest state parks?
Mancos, Navajo Lake, and Ridgway 14. Which forest service campground is the closest to town?
Junction Creek, 5 miles northwest of Durango
15. Under what circumstances do I need a permit to camp in
the wilderness area?
Only if you are receiving payment for leading people into the
backcountry.
16. Where can I obtain a National Parks Pass?
At any National Park or any REI store.
17. Where is the nearest marina and how far is it from Downtown
Durango?
Vallecito Reservoir, just 22 miles north of Durango. For
more information visit www.vallecitolakechamber.com
18. How far away from the backcountry lakes should we be for
camping?
At least 200ft.
19. What are the different types of hunting seasons for deer
and elk?
Archery, Muzzleloading, and 4 Rifle Seasons.
20. Do I need to register my ATV for use on public lands?
Yes, at the Public Lands Office in the Durango Tech Center
off of Hwy 160 West.
21. What are the names of the two trailheads
where the Durango & Silverton
Narrow Gauge Railroad stops for backpackers?
Needleton and Elk Park
22. Where can you find a handicapped accessible trail?
The Animas River Trail, a paved trail which runs along the
Animas River or the Animas Overlook, an 8 mile trail on gravel which ends off of 25th Street West 10 miles from Main Avenue.
23. What is the name of the 28-mile stretch of dangerous whitewater
between Silverton and Rockwood?
Upper Animas River, the same river that becomes friendlier
and meanders through Downtown Durango.
24. Where is the alpine slide, when is it open and how far
is it from Downtown Durango?
The slide is located at Durango Mountain Resort, 25
minutes north of Downtown. It is open from Father's Day
through Labor Day. You can learn more about this and other
DMR summer activities at www.durangomountainresort.com/purgsummer or
call 1-800-982-6103.
25. Where is the nearest Forest Service office?
Burnett Dr. off Highway 160 West in the Durango Tech Center
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