Population: ~600
Colorado's Most Dramatic Town
Silverton sits in a spectacular alpine bowl at 9,318 feet — completely encircled by the jagged peaks of the San Juan Mountains. There are no chain hotels, no big box stores, no fast food. Just a perfectly preserved Victorian mining town and some of the most jaw-dropping scenery in the Rocky Mountains.
Getting here is half the adventure. The most iconic route is the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad — a 45-mile steam train journey through the Animas River gorge that's been running since 1882.
Narrow Gauge Guide →
The Narrow Gauge Railroad
The steam train from Durango is how most visitors arrive — and it's one of America's most spectacular rail journeys. The 45-mile trip through the Animas gorge is unforgettable.
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World-Class Hiking & 14ers
Silverton is surrounded by some of Colorado's most dramatic alpine terrain — including Chicago Basin, home to four 14,000-foot peaks accessible in a single backpacking trip.
Hiking guide →
Silver Mining Heritage
Silverton boomed in the 1870s silver rush. The entire historic district is on the National Register — walk Greene Street and feel the Wild West history beneath your boots.
History guide →
