LOCATION & DIRECTIONS

San Juan Backcountry Lodge is located 2 miles outside Silverton, Colorado, in San Juan County. This remote setting puts you in the heart of Colorado’s most dramatic mountain terrain while maintaining convenient access to town amenities.

**Finding Us**

Address: [Exact address to be added upon booking confirmation]

Coordinates: [GPS coordinates to be added]

Detailed driving directions and access information will be provided upon booking confirmation. Summer access requires a high-clearance vehicle; 4×4 recommended. Winter access requires professional guide services and specialized winter transportation.

**Nearest Airports**

• Durango-La Plata County Airport (DRO): 50 miles, approximately 1 hour 15 minutes

• Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ): 66 miles, approximately 1 hour 45 minutes

• Telluride Regional Airport (TEX): 35 miles, approximately 1 hour 30 minutes (mountain pass, seasonal closures)

• Denver International Airport (DEN): 330 miles, approximately 6 hours

**About Silverton, Colorado**

Silverton is a historic mining town nestled at 9,318 feet elevation in a spectacular box canyon. With a year-round population under 700, Silverton maintains authentic Colorado mountain character while offering essential services and excellent restaurants.

**In-Town Amenities:**

• Multiple restaurants and cafes including Handlebars, Brown Bear Cafe, and Avalanche Brewing

• Grocery store and gas station

• Outdoor gear shops

• San Juan County Historical Society Museum

• Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad (summer)

**Nearby Adventure Areas**

**4×4 & Off-Road:**

• Engineer Pass Road – 12,800 feet elevation, connects to Lake City

• Cinnamon Pass – 12,640 feet, spectacular alpine scenery

• California Gulch – challenging mining road network

• Alpine Loop Scenic Byway – connects Engineer and Cinnamon passes

**Hiking & Backpacking:**

• Ice Lakes Basin – stunning turquoise alpine lakes

• Island Lake – popular day hike with wildflowers

• Colorado Trail access

• Multiple 13ers and 14ers within day-trip range

• Weminuche Wilderness Area

**Winter Terrain:**

• Red Mountain Pass area – advanced backcountry skiing

• Silverton Mountain Ski Area – unguided lift-served backcountry terrain

• San Juan Hut Systems – backcountry ski touring

• Countless avalanche-prone bowls and couloirs (guide required)

**Distance to Other Destinations**

• Durango: 50 miles (1 hour 15 minutes)

• Telluride: 28 miles via mountain pass (1 hour 30 minutes in summer, pass closed in winter)

• Ouray: 23 miles (45 minutes)

• Pagosa Springs: 75 miles (2 hours)

• Mesa Verde National Park: 95 miles (2 hours 30 minutes)