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    Durango Train & Horseback Trail Ride

    Ride the railroad into the Weminuche Wilderness, then explore the Colorado Trail on horseback

    5.0 stars• 947 reviews

    Duration

    7 hours

    Ideal For

    Up to 7 people

    Includes

    Train ticket, lunch, water

    Highlights

    Travel by historic rail from Durango into the Weminuche Wilderness, where your guide meets you at Elk Park with horses. Continue on horseback along the Colorado Trail toward Molas Lake, crossing river, grassland, and pine forest before stopping for lunch with the horses.

    • Ride the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad through the Animas River Valley
    • Meet your guide and horse at the Elk Park wilderness stop
    • Explore a remote section of the Colorado Trail on horseback
    • Pause for lunch at Molas Lake with the horses

    What's Included

    • Train ticket
    • Lunch
    • Water
    • Saddlebags
    • Helmet available on request
    • Transportation from Molas Lake

    Important details

    • Catch the 8:15am Durango Silverton Diesel train from Durango; it is the only train that stops at Elk Park
    • Tell the conductor or ticket agent that you will disembark at the Elk Park wilderness stop
    • Ages 12+ only
    • Weight limit 230 lbs
    • Adults must sign a release of liability waiver

    Cancellation Policy

    Receive a full refund when you cancel at least 5 days in advance. No refunds are available within 5 days.

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    FAQs

    This is a more intermediate horseback ride.

    Pack a jacket in case of inclement weather.

    Gratuity for your wrangler is not included in the listed price.

    Meeting details

    Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, Durango

    Experience provided by Trail Rides at Bears Ranch

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    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    It was amazing, we enjoyed the one hour ride at 9 in the morning, We had Victoria as our guide, really awesome experience.

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    Andreas Bernhard

    August 28, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    It was amazing, we enjoyed the one hour ride at 9 in the morning, We had Victoria as our guide, really awesome experience.

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    Andreas Bernhard

    August 28, 2026

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