About Silverton
Situated at 9,318 feet, in the heart of the Million Dollar Highway, and nestled between two rugged San Juan Mountain passes, lies tiny Silverton, Colorado. Grounded in mining history, and the destination for the Durango train, Silverton is a National Historic Landmark, and home to Animas Forks and the Alpine Loop.
Whether you are taking the train or bus up to Silverton, or passing through on the San Juan Highway, check out these fantastic things to do in Silverton!
Silverton Adventures
Silverton Jeep Tours
Upper Animas RAfting
Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Hike The San Juan Mountains
Mild to Wild Adventures In Silverton:
Upper Animas River
This more extreme section provides the ultimate Colorado whitewater adventure. Consistent class III-V rapids. Extreme/High Adventure.
Adult/Youth: $499
Upper Animas River
Take on constant class III and IV rapids, accessible only from the Durango Train!
Adults/Youth: $499
Upper Animas River
High adventure and only available at low water levels. Expect big drops and channel flows.
Adult/Youth: $499
Fuel Up For Your Adventure
Artisian Rum
Sample some award-winning rum and savor Silverton’s best views at Montanya Distiller’s roof top deck. Enjoy a distillery tour, artisan rum cocktail, free rum tasting, appetizer, and a rum experience like no other in the USA!
Craft Beer or Contageous Coffee?
Visit Avalanche Brewing Co for a cold brew or warm cup of coffee! Located at 1067 Notorious Blair St. in the heart of Silverton, Colorado’s red light district, you can fuel up for your next adventure, or wind down from the end of your last adventure.