Summer Activities in Durango
Fishing
Spend all day catching 10-pound fish in the San Juan River. World-class fly fishing for trophy size trout awaits the angler year-round. The Animas River can be fished right in town or can be followed to remote, back-country lakes.
Hiking
Durango offers beautiful scenery and hiking options from short casual trails to strenuous adventurous paths deep inside Durango's forested areas. Experience it all!
Hunting
The San Juan National Forest is dense with wildlife for the ultimate Colorado hunting trip. Many of Colorado’s finest hunting grounds are only a short drive from Durango.
Mountain Biking
Take a day and explore the beautiful Durango area while biking one of the many mountain trails. You'll be able to enjoy nature as well as get a worthwhile workout.
River Rafting
We have multiple river rafting tours available in the area. Treat yourself to the adventure of a lifetime and explore Durango the exciting way—along the Animas River. Experienced tour guides are willing to take persons of any skill level down the Animas all summer long.

