Silverton, Colorado Mountain Activities & Recreation

Autumn bathes the 14,000 foot mountains with gold and amber just weeks before mother nature blankets them in white. When the snow does fly, adventure takes on a whole new meaning in the Rockies. Dog sled races, snowmobile races and an authentic wild west shootout in the streets of Silverton start off your stay, while skiing in nearby Telluride and Durango will definitely round it out.

When the snows melt and the wildflowers peek out from the ice to greet you, spring has officially arrived in Silverton. Whether you’ve come for the 100 mile Hardrock Endurance Race, toted as the hardest race in the world, or peaceful hikes through millions of acres of National Forest, Silverton has everything you’re looking for this summer. Don’t forget to ride the Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, snaking through some of the most incredible wilderness accessible.