solo318 Posted May 16, 2022 Report Share Posted May 16, 2022 Our summer trip this year is taking us to Durango Co. I would love some suggestions on things to do and see that are not in all of the travel guides. We are planning on swing up through Arkansas and driving route 66 thru Ok,Tx and NM do any of you guys have a favorite stop or photo op? Is route 66 "Big rig friendly"? Thanks for all of your ideas. This group has made our last several trips extra special. Quote Click For Full-Size Image. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randyretired Posted May 16, 2022 Report Share Posted May 16, 2022 Of course ride the train to Silverton. Also there is some pretty areas around Silverton you could drive to. Just beyond Silverton is Ouray and the water fall just before town is a must see. If you are into off road the trails in the area are nearly endless. Beautiful area. Quote Randy 2001 Volvo VNL 42 Cummins ISX Autoshift Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2gypsies Posted May 16, 2022 Report Share Posted May 16, 2022 We've spent a few summers in nearby Silverton, boondocking. We've also stayed at Haviland Lake national forest campground near Durango. It's an absolutely beautiful area to explore, especially if you do any off-roading. You could also rent a Jeep or take a Jeep tour to get yourself off the main drag. We've never done the train but from reading it's best to take the train up to Silverton and take the bus back. Otherwise, it's a very long, slow day. I think if you Google the different small towns you'll get suggestions of what to do in the areas. I've read that some even drive from Durango up to Silverton then to Telluride and down to Cortez and back to Silverton in one day. That would be a long day. We've toured all those places individually. Silverton has an excellent July 4 parade and fireworks but then you'd have to drive down the mountain at night after the fireworks. The parade is worth the day drive. Pagosa Springs is another favorite area and soaking in the clean hot springs overlooking the river and town is a nice way to spend a few hours. Pack a small cooler which you can take in with you and move from one small pool to another finding your perfect water temperature. We like to go early morning before it gets crowded. Mesa Verde Nat'l Park and other Indian ruins are in the area of Cortez. Have fun! It's a favorite place of ours. Quote Full-timed for 16 YearsTraveled 8 yr in a 2004 Newmar Dutch Star 40' Motorhome and 8 yr in a 33' Travel Supreme 5th Wheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solo318 Posted May 17, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2022 We are towing the jeep and thinking of doing the mining roads. We also grabbed a site at the campground that the train runs through. (I'm a huge steam train nut) Quote Click For Full-Size Image. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2gypsies Posted May 17, 2022 Report Share Posted May 17, 2022 The Visitor Center in Silverton has lots of good information on the Jeeping roads. Quote Full-timed for 16 YearsTraveled 8 yr in a 2004 Newmar Dutch Star 40' Motorhome and 8 yr in a 33' Travel Supreme 5th Wheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ms60ocb Posted May 17, 2022 Report Share Posted May 17, 2022 2 hours ago, solo318 said: We are towing the jeep and thinking of doing the mining roads. We also grabbed a site at the campground that the train runs through. (I'm a huge steam train nut) Looking at your picture, I see your Jeep. Years ago when I lived in the area I did have a Jeep Wagoner that was to wide for at else one road. Also the Wagoner having an automatic transmission, it was better to run some roads one direction. Clay Quote Clay & Marcie Too old to play in the snow Diesel pusher and previously 2 FW and small Class C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
folivier Posted May 18, 2022 Report Share Posted May 18, 2022 Get a MVUM map so you'll know what roads/trails you can go on with your jeep. Should be an office in or near Durango. Quote Back on the road again in a 2011 Roadtrek 210P 2011 Tahoe 4x4, 2006 Lexus GX470, 2018 Ranger XP1000, 2013 RZR 570LEhttp://finallynewellin.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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