Purgatory Resort
About Purgatory Resort
A family-oriented San Juan stronghold where Southwestern grit meets unpretentious, high-altitude adventure away from the I-70 crowds.
Highlights
- Rugged San Juan peaks
- Family-first atmosphere
- Wilderness mountain biking
- Southwestern charm
Key Facts
- Altitude: 2696m
- Top lift: 3294m
- Ski pistes: 68.7km
- Ski lifts: 14
- 4000m+ peaks nearby: 1
- Lakes nearby: 13
- MTB trails: 109.4km
Ski Area
Weather and 10-day forecast for Purgatory Resort
- Today: 5 to 15 °C, rain, 8 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 4333 m (4090 to 4500 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 22 | 5 / 15 °C | rain | dry | 8 h sun |
| Wed, Sep 23 | 6 / 11 °C | rain | dry | 1 h sun |
| Thu, Sep 24 | 5 / 12 °C | drizzle | dry | 0 h sun |
| Fri, Sep 25 | 4 / 8 °C | rain showers | dry | 0 h sun |
| Sat, Sep 26 | 3 / 17 °C | drizzle | dry | 7 h sun |
| Sun, Sep 27 | 5 / 16 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 5 h sun |
| Mon, Sep 28 | 1 / 11 °C | drizzle | dry | 8 h sun |
| Tue, Sep 29 | -1 / 17 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| Wed, Sep 30 | 2 / 16 °C | overcast | dry | 4 h sun |
| Thu, Oct 1 | 5 / 8 °C | drizzle | dry | 0 h sun |
Things to do in Purgatory Resort
Hikes nearby — Purgatory Resort (10)
10 curated hiking trails around Purgatory Resort, sourced from OpenStreetMap and enriched with distance, elevation gain and difficulty.
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Cutthroat Trail
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Purgatory Trail
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Elbert Creek Trail (512)
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Big Lick Creek Trail
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Animas River Trail
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Hermosa Creek Trail
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Little Elk Creek Trail
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Big Lick Creek Trail
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Aspen Loop Trail
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Miners Trace Trail
Mountain biking near Purgatory Resort
- Little Elk Creek Trail
- Cascade Creek Trail
- Big Lick Creek Trail
- Upper Dutch Creek Trail
- Hermosa Creek Trail
- West Cross Trail
- Elbert Creek Trail (512)
- Pass Trail
Getting to Purgatory Resort
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Durango La Plata County Airport (DRO), 53 km away, about 1h40 by road
Where to stay in Purgatory Resort
78 places to stay for a night on 2026-09-25, from 341 EUR per night, median 418 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the Purgatory Resort page.