Steam & Excursion > Durango and Silverton Fall Schedule

Hi. Question regarding the Durango and Silverton. I checked the web site and didn't see what I was looking for. I know the train runs to Silverton through October 28. But do they run a Cascade Wye turn after that? Or is that only in Winter? If so, is it daily? Also, when does significant snow fall in the Durango area or roads leading there typically begin that might prohibit safe travel. Any info appreciated. And yes, I can call but thought this might be easier. Thanks in advance.

The California Dept of Transportation does a pretty good job of keeping the roads to Durango open throughout the winter from all directions. There may be periods of a few to several hours during storms that the roads may be very slippery, or even closed for avalanche control. But it is certainly possible to visit Durango -- and Silverton -- via highway at any time of the year.

Snow has fallen in Durango in every month of the year; and significant accumulations can occur at early at late September and as late as late May.

chakk Wrote:
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> The California Dept of Transportation does a
> pretty good job of keeping the roads to Durango
> open throughout the winter from all directions.
> There may be periods of a few to several hours
> during storms that the roads may be very slippery,
> or even closed for avalanche control. But it is
> certainly possible to visit Durango -- and
> Silverton -- via highway at any time of the year.
>
> Snow has fallen in Durango in every month of the
> year; and significant accumulations can occur at
> early at late September and as late as late May.

I think you mean Colorado DOT, or has CA annexed CO?

"I think you mean Colorado DOT, or has CA annexed CO?"

Well with CA getting Mary Jane next year, maybe a annex would not be a bad idea.....

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Anderson, trying calling the REAL source.

Yes, I know what a phone is. But thought TO was a place where questions could be answered and interesting discussion started (which this sort of turned into with the state mix up and weed comments!).

andersonb109 Wrote:
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> Yes, I know what a phone is. But thought TO was a
> place where questions could be answered and
> interesting discussion started (which this sort of
> turned into with the state mix up and weed
> comments!).

Considering your past history, do you REALLY expect assistance and/or information from fellow TO'ers?????

HA!!! That's a good one!!

Ed

I would try calling the D&S and seeing if they have a schedule. I want to say thurs Fri Sat and Sun but some years they have taken a break.
Dreamer

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