La Plata Canyon 4x4 Tour
Durango, Colorado
Trip Type: 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
Duration: 4 hours
This 4-hour guided 4x4 tour of La Plata Canyon just west of Durango covers native and mining history, geology, flora and fauna on the way to stunning views at 12,000 feet above sea level. Led by a local expert, this adventure is fun for riders of all ages and skill levels.
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This 4-hour guided 4x4 tour of La Plata Canyon just west of Durango covers native and mining history, geology, flora and fauna on the way to stunning views at 12,000 feet above sea level. Led by a local expert, this adventure is fun for riders of all ages and skill levels.
Spend time high in the rarefied air of the La Plata Mountains just 15 miles west of downtown Durango. This open vehicle 4x4 excursion winds up and through La Plata Canyon for 14 rugged miles reaching the majestic views from Kennebec Pass at over 12,000 feet.
Along the way your guide will explain the canyon’s mining history, such as the vanished La Plata City town site from 1875, and you'll also hear about characters like Olga Little, one of the world’s only woman mule skinners. Additionally, you'll have the chance to learn about the native Ute people, the area's geology as well as the flora and fauna of the San Juan Mountains.
Along the way your guide will explain the canyon’s mining history, such as the vanished La Plata City town site from 1875, and you'll also hear about characters like Olga Little, one of the world’s only woman mule skinners. Additionally, you'll have the chance to learn about the native Ute people, the area's geology as well as the flora and fauna of the San Juan Mountains.
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