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⚡ Explore Durango's Backyard: Hot Springs And Million Dollar Highways

⚡ Explore Durango's Backyard: Hot Springs And Million Dollar Highways
Starts from

Durango

Transportation

Electric Car

CO2 Savings

95 kg

Guidance

Self-Guided

Attractions

33

Duration

3 Days

Length

631 km

Guide details

Starts from

Durango

Transportation

Electric Car

CO2 Savings

95 kg

Guidance

Self-Guided

Duration

3 Days

Length

631 km

Price

Nature AttractionsActive Leisure⚡ Electric Routes
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Andrea Mujica
Andrea Mujica
Travel Expert

Highlights

  • Bathe in the Hot Springs at Pagosa Springs.
  • Explore Ghost towns through Bachelor Loop.
  • Learn about mining history.
  • Drive through the Million Dollar Highway.
This route includes CCS charging stations.
Spend three unique days on an RT road adventure starting in Durango and exploring the southwest region of Colorado. Activities can be completed year-round, but are best experienced during the Spring and Summer months.
You'll step into Durango's backyard and visit hot springs, waterfalls, and ghost towns filled with mining stories that will take you back in time. You'll explore Colorado's natural beauties at the Black Canyon at Gunnison National park and drive through one of the most beautiful scenic highways in the United States.

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This route includes CCS charging stations.
Spend three unique days on an RT road adventure starting in Durango and exploring the southwest region of Colorado. Activities can be completed year-round, but are best experienced during the Spring and Summer months.
You'll step into Durango's backyard and visit hot springs, waterfalls, and ghost towns filled with mining stories that will take you back in time. You'll explore Colorado's natural beauties at the Black Canyon at Gunnison National park and drive through one of the most beautiful scenic highways in the United States.
Andrea Mujica
Andrea Mujica
Travel Expert
  • Bathe in the Hot Springs at Pagosa Springs.
  • Explore Ghost towns through Bachelor Loop.
  • Learn about mining history.
  • Drive through the Million Dollar Highway.

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Chasing Springs, Waterfalls, And Ghost Towns
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Day 1

305 km3 km

Chasing Springs, Waterfalls, And Ghost Towns

Your first stop at the springs will be the most relaxing way to start this road trip as you travel east of Durango and make several stops along the way. Once you leave Pagosa Springs, you'll make a quick detour to visit a 100 ft waterfall and later travel back in town to ghost towns and learn about the mining industry that once ran these small towns.
22:00
Ride Through Nature and Capture the Views
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Day 2

209 km350 m

Ride Through Nature and Capture the Views

Make sure you have plenty of snacks in the car as you'll spend most of the day feeling like you are the only people in the world, as you'll make stops to incredible viewpoints throughout the day. Your first top at the Gunnison River will excite you for your visit to Black Canyon at Gunnison National Park. The end of the way will be in Ouray, named one of the coolest small towns in the U.S.
21:00
Step Back in Time in the Mines
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Day 3

117 km3 km

Step Back in Time in the Mines

On this last day, you'll travel through the million-dollar highway and stop in small towns such as Silverton that used to be solely focused on mining. You'll later stretch your legs on a short but sweet hike to Snowden Peak and then explore the historic district of Durango.

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