Perfect for families who love nature, hiking, road trip.
A steam-train depot town in the San Juan Mountains where Wild West railroad heritage meets Ancestral Puebloan archaeology and big alpine terrain just up the road.
What makes this a standout family trip.
Kids, teenagers and young adults will love Durango’s mix of family attractions, dining and days out.
Categorization needs cleanup too, since San Juan National Forest, the Animas River Trail, and Piedra River Trail are forest and trail features, not national parks.
Altitude (pace the first day, hydrate); cold, snowy winters — layers; changeable mountain weather.
Summer (Jun–Sep) for hiking; winter (Dec–Mar) for snow
winter ski/snow season; hiking & scenic drives (spring–autumn); holiday-season events (Nov–Dec).
Real families are talking about it — swap tips, ask questions, and hear what worked, parent to parent.
Join the conversation →Share your family’s experience in under a minute and help future families plan with confidence.
Sign in to share your trip
