Re: Travel Plan Durango from far away
| November 03, 2018 10:31AM |
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JoeK Wrote:
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> Coming from cph, cph-fra-den-dro on LH and UA is
> the most logical routing right into narrow gauge
> country. Durango to Chama on hwy 160/84 is appx 2
> hrs on paved road. There are typically 5-6 flights
> a day between den-dro. Santa Fe has 2 flights a
> day to den. Denver has flights to all cities in
> southwest and western Colorado.
>
> The Durango airport is super nice and the exit
> door is something you will not see anywhere else!
> There are car rentals available at the dro
> airport. Why waste precious time on your trip to
> narrow gauge country and go right into it? Only an
> easy 20-30 min ride right to the Durango depot. Be
> super careful in this area with deer/elk while
> driving. Especially at dusk/dawn/night and near
> Chama. They will run right into the road since
> this area is sparsely populated.
>
> Public transportation is marginal at best in this
> area. Best is to rent a car. On a ride between
> Durango or Chama, be sure to stop and soak at the
> hot springs in Pagosa. The springs are world
> class. While in Chama, stay at The Hotel and
> Shops. Its historic and directly across from the
> Chama depot. What's better than hearing a steam
> locomotive as you wake up or fall asleep???
OK Joe, I'll bite. What's with the exit door at the Durango AP? Admittedly, it's been about 4 years since I went through there but I can't recall anything special
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> Coming from cph, cph-fra-den-dro on LH and UA is
> the most logical routing right into narrow gauge
> country. Durango to Chama on hwy 160/84 is appx 2
> hrs on paved road. There are typically 5-6 flights
> a day between den-dro. Santa Fe has 2 flights a
> day to den. Denver has flights to all cities in
> southwest and western Colorado.
>
> The Durango airport is super nice and the exit
> door is something you will not see anywhere else!
> There are car rentals available at the dro
> airport. Why waste precious time on your trip to
> narrow gauge country and go right into it? Only an
> easy 20-30 min ride right to the Durango depot. Be
> super careful in this area with deer/elk while
> driving. Especially at dusk/dawn/night and near
> Chama. They will run right into the road since
> this area is sparsely populated.
>
> Public transportation is marginal at best in this
> area. Best is to rent a car. On a ride between
> Durango or Chama, be sure to stop and soak at the
> hot springs in Pagosa. The springs are world
> class. While in Chama, stay at The Hotel and
> Shops. Its historic and directly across from the
> Chama depot. What's better than hearing a steam
> locomotive as you wake up or fall asleep???
OK Joe, I'll bite. What's with the exit door at the Durango AP? Admittedly, it's been about 4 years since I went through there but I can't recall anything special
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