Hesperus Ski Area
About Hesperus Ski Area
A nostalgic, no-frills local haunt near Durango, beloved for its rare night skiing and unpretentious, old-school Colorado soul.
Highlights
- Night skiing sessions
- Old-school vibes
- Local community spirit
- Affordable lift access
Key Facts
- Altitude: 2523m
- Top lift: 2712m
- Ski pistes: 8.1km
- Ski lifts: 1
- Lakes nearby: 2
- MTB trails: 17.5km
Ski Area
Weather and 9-day forecast for Hesperus Ski Area
- Today: 9 to 20 °C, clear sky, 11 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 4535 m (4430 to 4690 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10月4日(日) | 9 / 20 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| 10月5日(月) | 7 / 19 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| 10月6日(火) | 9 / 20 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 6 h sun |
| 10月7日(水) | 9 / 19 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 7 h sun |
| 10月8日(木) | 8 / 20 °C | drizzle | dry | 9 h sun |
| 10月9日(金) | 8 / 18 °C | clear sky | dry | 9 h sun |
| 10月10日(土) | 8 / 17 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| 10月11日(日) | 9 / 17 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 4 h sun |
| 10月12日(月) | 9 / 18 °C | clear sky | dry | 10 h sun |
Things to do in Hesperus Ski Area
Hikes nearby - Hesperus Ski Area (7)
7 curated hiking trails around Hesperus Ski Area, sourced from OpenStreetMap and enriched with distance, elevation gain and difficulty.
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Starvation Creek Trail
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Pipeline Clearing
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Madden Creek Proper Ohv Trail
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Old Gold Run Trail
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Junction Creek Trail
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Neptune Ohv Trail
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Madden Creek Access Ohv Trail
Hesperus Ski Area周辺のマウンテンバイク
- Junction Creek Trail
- Dry Fork Trail
- Hoffheins Connection Trail
- Upper Ed & Flo Trail
Getting to Hesperus Ski Area
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Durango La Plata County Airport (DRO), 31 km away, about 50 min by road
Where to stay in Hesperus Ski Area
2 places to stay for a night on 2026-09-25, from 859 EUR per night, median 859 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the Hesperus Ski Area page.