Weminuche Wilderness Travel Guide

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We had a great ride on the Durango & Silverton Railroad. Lots of snow melt and some whitewater rapids that were off the scale. Several avalanches have 
occurred near train lines this Spring. We stopped for a couple hours in Silverton for quick bite to eat and shop. Silverton, CO reminded us  of our recent  inner passage cruise that stopped in Skagway, Alaska.
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Mount Eolus and the catwalk to the peak! My first 14er. The hike up to Chicago Basin follows along the Animas River as well as the Narrow Gauge Railroad. You can hear the roar of the train from across the river as it approaches to drop hikers off in the middle of the backcountry to begin their hike. 
One of the most secluded 14ers and well worth the hike!
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Hiking up through Chicago Basin. Three 14ers sit perched above the basin. Waterfalls and mountains everywhere!
The Silverton to Durango narrow gauge railway cuts through the mountains in Colorado, giving a great view of the forest and river.
Train from Silverton to Durango
Alpine Inn of Pagosa Springs

Alpine Inn of Pagosa Springs

2 out of 5
8 Solomon Drive Pagosa Springs CO
The price is NZ$168 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
NZ$168
23 Mar - 24 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Pagosa Springs. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
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Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026

Alpine Inn of Pagosa Springs
The Springs Resort & Spa

The Springs Resort & Spa

2.5 out of 5
323 Hot Springs Blvd Pagosa Springs CO
Stay at this spa hotel in Pagosa Springs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 15 outdoor pools. Popular attractions San Juan River and Nathan's Hippy Dip Hot ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (380 reviews)
We had two King beds and nice room. Wish the beds weren’t divided by a half closet. Made it awkward.

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

The Springs Resort & Spa
Club Wyndham Pagosa

Club Wyndham Pagosa

3 out of 5
42 Pinion Causeway Pagosa Springs CO
Stay at this golf hotel in Pagosa Springs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
Pretty bougie. Very nice!

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

Club Wyndham Pagosa
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Ice House Suites and Condominiums

Ice House Suites and Condominiums

4 out of 5
310 S. Fir St. Telluride CO
Stay at this ski aparthotel in Telluride. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Telluride Ski Resort and Oak Street ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (484 reviews)
Skiing was accessible. Room was clean. Staff friendly

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Ice House Suites and Condominiums
Smedley's Suites

Smedley's Suites

2.5 out of 5
1314 Greene Street Silverton CO
Stay at this spa aparthotel in Silverton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and satellite TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (189 reviews)
A good place to stay for couple nights in Silverton! Nothing fancy… but good for the price

Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026

Smedley's Suites
Outdoorsy Bayfield

Outdoorsy Bayfield

2 out of 5
41743 US HWY 160 Bayfield CO
Stay at this campsite in Bayfield. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Los Pinos River and Eagle Park are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (80 reviews)
Great glamping tent. Clean and furnished well. No TV, but hey, it's glamping. A little drafty but still very comfy. The lady I dealt with there was the nicest ever. Would do it again.

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

Outdoorsy Bayfield
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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