Historic
Narrow Gauge Railroad - Jeep Trail Tour - Raft
Explore the best of Colorado in 1 1/2 days!
Sign up for a Raft & Rail & Trail trip
The day prior or after you've enjoyed out popular Jeep/Train package,
explore Durango's sampler 1/2 day raft trip on the Lower Animas
River- Great for ages 4-84. With Class I "moving water",
a few Class II "splashes" and one or more "wet and
fun" Class III rapids (depending on water level), you will
be treated to a different view of Durango, while learning the fascinating
history of the area. Dont miss the highlight of your vacation!

Day 1 - Jeep Tour and
Train Ride
8:00 am |
Park your car at the Railroad parking lot located west of McDonalds on College Drive. (Cost $7.00) |
8:15 am |
Board Mild to Wild vehicle at Railroad Parking Lot on the Southwest side of the McDonalds Parking Lot off of College Drive. |
8:30 am |
Depart from Railroad parking lot. Our driver will treat
you to the scenic Million Dollar Skyway (rated one of the
most scenic drives in the US) as we pass through beautiful
summits and mountain passes! You'll be glad you are not driving
so you can see the views! |
10:00 am |
Arrive in Silverton. Meet Jeep Tour guide at the Shady
Lady Restaurant on Blair Street. Blair Street was the notorious
"red-light" district in the late 1800's (still a dirt road!).
Board our custom open-air tour vehicle and head out on the
rugged mining roads above Silverton. Discover cascading waterfalls,
tumbling creeks, Colorado's infamous wildflowers and picturesque
scenery. Explore Colorado's most preserved ghost town as you
learn the history of the area and stories and local traditions
of the times past. We will reach about 13,000 feet and maybe
even have a snowball fight! |
1:15 pm |
Back in Silverton, enjoy shops and lunch on your own at one of the fun restaurants |
2:30 pm |
Board train for return to Durango |
2:45 pm |
Depart Silverton, this time traveling down in the Animas River gorge through pine-filled landscape and alongside the raging Animas River! |
6:15 pm |
Arrive in Durango |
Day 2 - Lower Animas
Rafting Trip* - 1/2 day trip (3 hours on river time)
7:45 am |
Meet at the Mild to Wild office at 50 Animas View Drive, Durango, CO |
8:30 am |
Depart Mild to Wild for the Lower Animas River! |
8:45 am |
Safety orientation and instruction |
9:10 am |
Rafting fun on the Lower Animas - Class I, Class II and
Class III rapids! Ages 4-84 |
10:30 am |
Stop for snack and splashing |
12:30 pm |
Return back to Mild to Wild's Office |
*Can also raft the afternoon 1/2 day option 1:45- 5:45 (meet at 1:15pm).
Cost of trip is $208.95
adults and $166.95 youth (11 and under), which includes the land/access
fee. Cost prior to the 5% fee is $199 for adults and $159 youth.

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