Volume 7 , Issue 27

Silverton, Colorado Profile...

City Profile -- "Silverton, at its high altitude, is surrounded by colorfully streaked peaks of the San Juan Mountains that soar skyward. The town is located on the Upper Animas River and has retained its original Western character of wide streets and old hotels. It is also the turnaround point for the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, which originates in Durango, 47 miles to the south. The entire town has been designated a National Historic District by the U. S. Department of the Interior. Recreational activiites include hiking, backpacking, fishing, hunting, mountain biking, horseback riding and photography. Driving into Silverton from the north over spectacular Red Mountain Pass, or from the south over Molas Pass, is a sighseer's joy. Silverton also offers a wealth of old buildings that are worth seeing."   |  View or Add Comments (0 Comments)   |   Receive updates ( subscribers)  |   Unsubscribe

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