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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 on an off-roading vehicle. Tour Options.

  • 3 - 4 hours
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Venture into the Wild West on this day trip to La Plata Mountains and Canyon from Durango! Experience rugged landscapes in the American Southwest on an off-roading vehicle.

Tour Options

Set off on a day trip from Durango to explore the La Plata Mountains and Canyon in an off-roading Jeep! Choose between two different tour options led by a local guide at 360 S Camino Del Rio. Details of each tour option are as follows:

Scenic Waterfall Tour (2.5 hours)

Meet in Durango for a tour of La Plata Canyon's scenic waterfalls. After a 20-minute drive in an open-air jeep, you'll reach the canyon's mouth, starting the adventure. Navigate winding trails to discover 3 waterfalls where you can exit the jeep to take photos and appreciate the surroundings. The highlight is a hidden waterfall at 3,048 meters (10,000 ft) above sea level, with an 8-meter (25 ft) cascade and historic mining structures.

La Plata Mountains Tour (4 hours)

On this tour, you will explore Kennebec Pass in La Plata Canyon. A 20-minute drive will lead to the canyon base before ascending. Look for local wildlife such as deer, bears, marmots, elk, and various bird species. The tour reaches elevations of 3,658 m (12,000 ft), offering stunning views shaped by ancient glaciers.

Listen to stories about the canyon's history, including its ghost towns and abandoned mines, before concluding the 4-hour adventure back at the starting point in Durango.

Included

  • Transport by off–roading jeep
  • English–speaking guide

Tips

  • Accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible.

Location

Activity location

37.2516116,-107.8773152

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