Dan Castro's Purgatory Ski Condo Guidebook
Food scene
The Nugget Mountain Bar
48721 North Highway 550Amazing food. Great bonfires with chairs out front.
Great outdoor bar with eclectic food trucks.
Live music or a DJ on weekends.
One of my favorite places in Durango!
33 residents recomanen
11th Street Station
1101 Main AveGreat outdoor bar with eclectic food trucks.
Live music or a DJ on weekends.
One of my favorite places in Durango!
One of the best resturants in Durango!
You gotta book in advance if you want a seat!
52 residents recomanen
Ken & Sue's
636 Main AveOne of the best resturants in Durango!
You gotta book in advance if you want a seat!
Step back in time 50 years to a real diner!
One of the best breakfast joints in Durango!
The biscuits and gravy are epic!
9 residents recomanen
Durango Diner
957 Main AveStep back in time 50 years to a real diner!
One of the best breakfast joints in Durango!
The biscuits and gravy are epic!
Sightseeing
This is one of my favorite hikes.
Trail head is literally across the street from the Purgatory Resort.
The trail paralles Cascade Creek with steep canyon walls.
Approx. 4.5 miles one way to where Cascade Creek joins the Animas River. Round trip is approx 9 miles.
Worth it!
Purgatory Flats Trail
Purgatory Flats TrailThis is one of my favorite hikes.
Trail head is literally across the street from the Purgatory Resort.
The trail paralles Cascade Creek with steep canyon walls.
Approx. 4.5 miles one way to where Cascade Creek joins the Animas River. Round trip is approx 9 miles.
Worth it!
This is backpackers dream!
Take the old steam train from Durango to the Needleton drop off point.
Hike approx 6.5 miles uphill to the Chicago Basin.
Camp at the Basin.
You are now surrounded by 4 separate 14,000 foot peaks.
Hike to the top of a 14er!
Make sure you take the right clothing and emergency equipment.
Mountain storms at the top of a 14er can be scary!
Chicago Basin Trail
Chicago Basin TrailThis is backpackers dream!
Take the old steam train from Durango to the Needleton drop off point.
Hike approx 6.5 miles uphill to the Chicago Basin.
Camp at the Basin.
You are now surrounded by 4 separate 14,000 foot peaks.
Hike to the top of a 14er!
Make sure you take the right clothing and emergency equipment.
Mountain storms at the top of a 14er can be scary!
Epic Jeep Trail!
Get your Jeep Honor Badge!
But be careful.
Every week, someone rolls their Jeep on this pass.
Yikes!
Not for beginners!
Black Bear Pass Summit
Black Bear Pass SummitEpic Jeep Trail!
Get your Jeep Honor Badge!
But be careful.
Every week, someone rolls their Jeep on this pass.
Yikes!
Not for beginners!