Adrian and Katie Durango Guidebook
Outdoor Adventures
Good for hiking, running, and mountain biking. Different trails varying from easy to moderate.
10 locals recommend
Horse Gulch
Good for hiking, running, and mountain biking. Different trails varying from easy to moderate.
Smelter Mountain
Steep ascent but great view of town when you reach the top. Moderate hike.
Twin Buttes
Mountain bike trail system that is well marked.
End point for the Colorado trail. Easy to moderate hiking.
18 locals recommend
Colorado Trail Trailhead
End point for the Colorado trail. Easy to moderate hiking.
Animas Mountain Trail
Animas Mountain TrailModerate trail with another great view at the top.
Well shaded trail that can either take you to the Colorado trail or high point. Good for mountain biking or hiking.
Dry Fork Trail
Dry Fork TrailWell shaded trail that can either take you to the Colorado trail or high point. Good for mountain biking or hiking.
Well marked in town trail. Good for mountain biking and hiking. Easy to moderate. Moderate and above if you climb hogsback. Do not do hogsback if you have fear of heights.
9 locals recommend
Overend Mountain Park Hidden Valley Trailhead
915 Hidden Valley CirWell marked in town trail. Good for mountain biking and hiking. Easy to moderate. Moderate and above if you climb hogsback. Do not do hogsback if you have fear of heights.
Great for cross country skiing in the winter. If you’re feeling ambitious there are several peaks to climb. There is also a nice easy trail that follows the river.
9 locals recommend
La Plata Canyon
County Road 124Great for cross country skiing in the winter. If you’re feeling ambitious there are several peaks to climb. There is also a nice easy trail that follows the river.
If you want a beginner mountain bike trail go to the three springs development where the hospital is. You will see signs for Spur Line Trails.
Three Springs
65 Mercado StIf you want a beginner mountain bike trail go to the three springs development where the hospital is. You will see signs for Spur Line Trails.
Food scene
Great place for fine dining in Durango. Really good happy hour deal, especially for the quality of food.
43 locals recommend
Eolus Bar & Dining
919 Main AveGreat place for fine dining in Durango. Really good happy hour deal, especially for the quality of food.
Local brewery staple with good food. Usually very busy in the summer so expect a wait during peak hours.
76 locals recommend
Steamworks Brewing Company
801 E 2nd AveLocal brewery staple with good food. Usually very busy in the summer so expect a wait during peak hours.
Pop Sushi
42 Co Rd 250Quality Asian restaurant away from crowds of downtown Durango.
Rice Monkeys
1050 Main AveSame owners as pop sushi. Good place for quick Asian food.
The Palace Restaurant
505 Main AveLocal Durango staple with nice interior.
High end steak place. Durango is a meat town so a great place to go if you have some money to spend on local meat.
30 locals recommend
Ore House
147 E College DrHigh end steak place. Durango is a meat town so a great place to go if you have some money to spend on local meat.
Nayarit Restaurant
2525 Main AveLove the Mexican here.
Great local place for fast Mexican. More southwest style than Mexican but great place that serves local meat.
50 locals recommend
Zia Taqueria
2977 Main AveGreat local place for fast Mexican. More southwest style than Mexican but great place that serves local meat.
Another good high end restaurant if you’re looking for a fancy date night.
12 locals recommend
Seasons of Durango
764 Main AveAnother good high end restaurant if you’re looking for a fancy date night.
Local brewery that distributes nationally. Great place to hang out a little outside downtown.
39 locals recommend
Ska Brewing Co
225 Girard StLocal brewery that distributes nationally. Great place to hang out a little outside downtown.
Good place to go if you don’t know what you want for dinner. Several food trucks every night and good drink selections.
33 locals recommend
11th Street Station
1101 Main AveGood place to go if you don’t know what you want for dinner. Several food trucks every night and good drink selections.
Cream Bean Berry
1021 Main AveLocal ice cream that is always good.
Kennebec Cafe
4 Co Rd 124Close to our house and good food.
Fired Up Pizzeria
735 Main AveGreat pizza place for thin crust.
Local staple with great beer. The food has always been hit or miss with me but still a worthwhile place to go.
50 locals recommend
Carver Brewing Co
1022 Main AveLocal staple with great beer. The food has always been hit or miss with me but still a worthwhile place to go.
The Cidery
141 South Main StreetAmazing cidery in Mancos. Have never had better cider in my life.
Make sure you check the website before you go so you can get the password. Speakeasy style serving upscale cocktails.
28 locals recommend
The Bookcase and Barber
601 E 2nd AveMake sure you check the website before you go so you can get the password. Speakeasy style serving upscale cocktails.
El Moro Spirits and Tavern
945 Main AveClassy place with good drinks and food.
Sightseeing
Mostly flat trail that follows the animals river. Great for biking or walking.
11 locals recommend
Animas River Trail
Animas River TrailMostly flat trail that follows the animals river. Great for biking or walking.
When planning a trip here keep in mind it is about a half hour to the entrance of the park but about another 45 minutes to get into the main part of the park. The drive in the park is beautiful, but a windy road with some exposed sections.
276 locals recommend
Mesa Verde National Park
When planning a trip here keep in mind it is about a half hour to the entrance of the park but about another 45 minutes to get into the main part of the park. The drive in the park is beautiful, but a windy road with some exposed sections.