La Plata Canyon Jeep Tours from Durango

• Visit an abandoned mining town dating back to the 19th century

• Enjoy unobstructed views from an open-top Jeep

• Choice of morning or afternoon tour to suit your schedule

Make your way to the tour office for morning or afternoon departure, then board an open-top Jeep for the trip to La Plata Canyon, which has the distinctive, U-shaped landscape left by ancient glaciers. With peaks on either side of the scenic canyon, enjoy great views throughout the drive, while riding higher and higher into the mountains. Watch for wildlife as you follow rugged Jeep trails past several small waterfalls and mountain rivers. Climb to alpine meadows to find bright wildflowers, then discover La Plata City, an abandoned mining town that was first established in the frontier days of 1875, with visible remnants of old mining claims. Reach Kennebec Pass at 12,000 feet (3,658 mt.) above sea level, with majestic views to Cortez and Telluride, and a bird’s-eye perspective on spruce tree forests, peaks, and river valleys. Following your time at the pass, trace the Jeep roads back out of La Plata Canyon and return to the original departure point, where this tour concludes.

• knowledgeable guide

• Entry/Admission - Mild to Wild Rafting and Jeep Tours

• Gratuities

• Lunch is not provided on either trip but you are welcome to bring snacks of your own.