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Silverton Train
Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

Book a trip on the Silverton train if your looking to see some of Colorado's most beautiful back country. There are so many excursion, tour and scenery options with this train, it tops my list on favorite Colorado trains.



Trying to plan the best time of year to ride the Durango Silverton Railroad?

A Few Things to Remember:

  • Spring and Fall bring the coolest of tempatures.
  • Fall is a great time for vivid color with the changing of leaves.


Durango Train Depot
479 Main Avenue
Durango, Colorado
www.durangotrain.com

Silverton Train Depot
10 Animas
Silverton, Colorado
www.durangotrain.com

Durango Train to Silverton

The Durango Silverton Railroad runs into the small Victorian town of Silverton from the beginning of May to the end of October. Riding the train round trip offers a full day of sightseeing. The ride is about 3 1/2 hours each way and allows you a 2 hour layover in Silverton. You can book this round-trip here.

Town of Silverton

Silverton, Colorado is a city with a population of about 530. While the population may be small, the city offers some great restaurants, shopping and opportunities for adventure. The Historic District was registered as a National Historic Landmark in 1961.

Durango Railroad Summer Excursions

Durango Railroad offers summer excursions/packages that you can purchase in conjunction with a one way trip to Silverton. The offerings include:



  • Jeep Tour - Tour the San Juan Mountain Trails of Silverton Colorado and still have time for lunch and shopping in town. Ride the train back to Durango.


  • Rafting - Ride the train into Silverton and raft the afternoon away on the Animas River or Raft then ride the train back to Durango that afternoon.


  • Soaring Treetops - soar at heights of 1400ft on this all day adventure on a remote property accessible only by train. Excursion includes lunch amidst the treetops. This excursion does not include a layover in Silverton


  • ATV Rides - Ride the train into Silverton and spend a couple of hours riding the trail heads.




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