Here we compile short articles to give our customers ideas for daily outings in the Silverton area. Over time we will try to write something on all the major attractions but it won’t happen overnight so make sure to follow us on Facebook to stay up to speed. We hope you enjoy some of our suggestions. Also make sure to check out the events section of the site to learn more about some of Silverton’s fantastic annual events.
Yesterday Silverton got a dusting of snow in town while the passes picked an inch or more. What this means is that this morning we find the Aspen trees at their peak of color with a blanket of white beneath them. Bottom line, grab your camera and get out there for some amazingly rare […]
This weekend could possibly mark the peak of fall colors for Silverton and San Juan County in general, so hop in the car and take a nice casual drive up to the Golden Block Brewery in Silverton for a beer and some pizza as you take in the amazing scenery. While there is still some […]
Yesterday I drove over Red Mountain Pass and the colors are really starting to take off. Silverton itself is still mostly green but is starting to get some patches of reds and orange higher up. If you are taking the train the leaves will be about 99% green at this point as so much […]
Clear Lake Trail is an amazing place to get the jeep out for a 1/2 day out and back. the trailhead is located near the end of South Mineral Creek Road which is located a few miles North of Silverton on Highway 550. Clear Lake Trail is a moderately difficult trail with the most difficult […]
Yesterday afternoon I spotted these two Moose near the intersection of Hwy 550 and S. Mineral Creek. If you see a bunch of cars parked on the side of the road, chances are that they’ve spotted one of these majestic animals. Towering up to 7 feet in height at the shoulders, moose are very impressive […]
It’s early August and the wildflowers are peaking! San Juan County and Silverton are famous for their amazing wildflowers so if you’re planning on doing some hikes up here you should hurry up and go before they start dropping their petals. Check out this photo gallery for inspiration. To get out and see […]
One of the great joys of the Rocky Mountains is to head out into the forest and come back with a good hearty meal. Wild mushrooms are a delicious treat and a lot of fun to go hunt. I found these chanterelles a few days ago north of town near hwy 550. I can’t tell […]
On Saturday Luke Aikens jumped out of an airplane without a parachute and then landed on a 20 story tall net. WOW! This is one of the coolest videos I’ve seen in awhile and I just had to share it. You can’t even see the net from where he jumps and all he had to […]
The Golden Block Brewery in Silverton is a great place for Pokemon Go. The brewery sits right next to 3 stops and a gym! I tried it out and found that you can sit right at the bar and swipe the Poke stop that’s located next door at the Grand Imperial Hotel. Silverton has a […]
Black Bear Pass is one of the toughest around. No small feat in an area known for its amazing backcountry roads with breathtaking drops and views topping out near 13,000 feet. But black bear pass adds an additional element in the form of a series of sharp and tight switchbacks with extreme exposures topping 1,000 […]
Old Lime Creek Road was the main route to Silverton from Durango when our town was in its heyday. Instead of going over what is now Coal Bank Pass, this original route goes around Spud Hill and up lime creek to meet back up with hwy 550 at the lowest spot between Molass and […]
Being a brewery in Silverton, we sell a ton of beer. Logic would then dictate that our bathrooms get a lot of traffic and that we work hard to make sure they are always as clean as possible. For this reason we decided early on that we, like most businesses in town, would limit our […]
With thousands of people heading into Silverton this weekend we thought it might be wise to post some information on where you can find the current status of traffic and weather conditions along with some live Silverton Webcams. The best resource by far is cotrip.com This site is kept up to date by the […]
The Story of the Christ of the Mines Shrine In 1959 the town of Silverton was in a bad place. Much of the mining industry had shut down and left the area and the population was on a steady downward spiral with little reason for optimism. In these dark times a group of men met […]
As of June 17th here is the most recent updates for the alpine loop. Animas Forks – OPEN Black Bear Pass – Closed California – OPEN Clear Lake – Closed Cinnamon Pass – OPEN Corkscrew Pass – OPEN Cunningham Gulch – OPEN Engineer Pass – OPEN Hurricane Pass – OPEN Imogene Pass – Closed La Plata Canyon – OPEN […]
Silverton Colorado will be hosting a series of free concerts this summer. On the third Friday of each month we will be hosting a different local band at Memorial Park. The first Concert will be this Friday, June 17th, and will feature a performance by the Six Dollar String Band. Check them out here: […]
We have been asked a number of times where people can find updated information on the status of the Alpine Loop Passes. As of June 1st here they are. Animas Forks – OPEN Black Bear Pass – Closed Bolam Pass – Closed California – Closed Clear Lake – Closed Cinnamon Pass – OPEN to Lake City Corkscrew Pass […]
Ice Lake Trail is one of the most recommended hikes in the area for several reasons, one of them being the absolutely stunning scenery you encounter from the moment you take a left off the highway to work your way back to the trailhead. The drive alone is worth doing if your not up for […]
Silverton is the ultimate destination for outdoor recreation all year. But summertime offers all kinds of amazing things to do from jeeping to hang gliding, camping, hiking, fishing and so much more. Check out this MUST SEE video to get a true feel for what it’s like to be in the heart of the San […]
The Colorado Alpine Loop – As the snow melts we thought it would be a good time to look forward to summer and post something about Colorado’s Alpine Loop, one of the premier 4-wheeling destinations anywhere. Colorado’s Alpine loop is an amazing option for people looking for an off-road adventure they’ll remember for a lifetime. With elevations […]
The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad is starting its summer routs on May 7th! The D&SNGR offers daily, round-trip service from Durango, Co to Silverton, Co From May through October on its famous vintage, 1900 steam engine, narrow gauge railroad. This is one of the premier rail adventures in America with some of the […]