La Plata Mountains & Canyon Off-Roading Trip

Venture into the Wild West on this day trip to La Plata Mountains and Canyon from Durango! Experience rugged landscapes in the American Southwest in an off-roading vehicle.

Tour Options

Embark on a day trip from Durango to explore the La Plata Mountains and Canyon in an off-roading Jeep. Choose from two different tour options, both starting and finishing at 360 S Camino Del Rio in Durango. Each tour includes a local guide.

Scenic Waterfall Tour (2.5 hours)

Meet at the designated time in Durango for a tour of La Plata Canyon's scenic waterfalls. After a 20-minute drive in an open-air jeep, we will arrive at the canyon's entrance. Prepare for a bumpy ride as we explore 3 waterfalls while navigating winding trails in the canyon. We will stop to take photos at each waterfall and enjoy the serene surroundings.

The tour concludes with a visit to a hidden waterfall at 3,048 meters (10,000 ft) above sea level, featuring an 8-meter (25 ft) cascade and remnants of historic mining structures before returning to Durango.

La Plata Mountains Tour (4 hours)

This tour includes a visit to La Plata Canyon, also known as Kennebec Pass. We will begin with a 20-minute drive in the open-air jeep to the canyon base, where lookout for local wildlife such as deer, bears, marmots, elk, and various bird species.

We will ascend to 3,658 m (12,000 ft) to appreciate stunning landscapes and geology shaped by ancient glaciers. Narration will include stories of local ghost towns and abandoned mines. After 4 hours of exploration, we will return to the starting point in Durango.