Things to do in Durango, CO

VTNomad · **Posted:** Tue May 01, 2007 11:48 am

I'm moving to Durango for the summer. I've got a job working with the Public Health Service. My first paycheck is going towards a lift and tires. Anyone near there? Any places/trails that I should make it a point to visit?

BVCRD · **Posted:** Tue May 01, 2007 12:00 pm

Well, 20 miles north of there are some of the best trails in the country. Some are not for the faint of heart. Don't look down! You can also ride the train. I highly suggets a visit to the Diamond Belle Saloon. Old timey saloon with real dance hall girls that aren't afraid to play the part. A frequent stop of mine.

CaKJFreedom · **Posted:** Tue May 01, 2007 12:56 pm

Have you posted up in the Rockies section? Those guys are always going somewhere.

Sir Sam · **Posted:** Tue May 01, 2007 1:54 pm

ya, the silverton/ouray area has some of the most amazing scenery you can 4wheel:

Dont break down, they will chop your rig old school:

There are about a bilion trails down there, the best thing to do is cover some of the popular ones(imogene, bleack bear, ophir, stony, cinnamin, engineer, and then just take off and start exploring the little dead end gulchs and side roads..........Ive been going to ouray since I was about 3 and I still am exploring new ground.

durangotang · **Posted:** Tue May 01, 2007 3:49 pm

Hey I'm here in Durango as well....you ever want a trail partner let me know.

snowsport · **Joined:** Tue Oct 18, 2005 11:52 pm **Posts:** 1211

Dang! Those are some beeeeyoutiful pictures! Thanks for posting those!

RkyMtnKJ · **Posted:** Tue May 01, 2007 9:28 pm

yes, you will not regret living there for the summer, i go to school down there up at the Fort...there's plenty of wheeling, camping, hiking, and fishing all within 30 minutes simply amazing place. Not to mention you have to ride the durango/silverton narrow gauge railroad.
I can tell you the best restaurants to go to and the best local beer...if you have any specific questions let me know

Dje Ryu · **Posted:** Tue May 01, 2007 10:06 pm

Been down that way a couple times. You're going to love your summer!

hooperswish · **Posted:** Tue May 01, 2007 10:52 pm

VTNomad, you are one lucky dude. Great pictures Sir Sam. We are so lucky to live in Colorado, as the beauty never ceases to amaze me. So Durangotang, I am guessing you are either female, or an astronaut...love your nick name...
:lol:

spencevans · **Posted:** Tue May 01, 2007 11:20 pm

Your only a few hours from Moab. I think thats a must do.

VTNomad · **Posted:** Wed May 02, 2007 2:40 pm

Durangotang: a species of great ape found in and around the Four Corners area.

I'd definately welcome a trail partner. I plan on being out there Tuesday night late (5/8) and will spend the rest of the week goofing off and looking for a place to live for the summer. I report for duty 5/14 0900.

I love local beers, the thicker and darker the better. We've got one back here that make Guiness look like tap water. My rule of thumb on beer, if it looks like piss, it probably tastes like piss.

Look forward to seeing you all out there.

RkyMtnKJ · **Posted:** Wed May 02, 2007 3:03 pm

yeah good point, if you like dark beer try Carver's retaurant....very popular and very good...they're known more for their breakfast than lunch or dinner but it is good eatin and drinkin. if you want a good steak go to Sweeney's just north of town and of course there's nothing better than stonehouse subs for lunch and serious texas BBQ for dinner...gotta have the cheesy potatoes!

FSJ Ralph · **Posted:** Thu May 03, 2007 6:39 am

The Town Council has just voted to close the mountains to visitors for the summer. Sorry, thanks for coming...

durangotang · **Posted:** Thu May 03, 2007 9:57 am

Yeah send me a PM if you want to get together and see if we can put our tow hooks to use haha....

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