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: 6 to 12 °C, rain, 1 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 4189 m (3910 to 4420 m)
- Snowfall in the last 7 days: 2 cm
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| wo 23 sep | 6 / 12 °C | rain | dry | 1 h sun |
| do 24 sep | 6 / 13 °C | drizzle | dry | 2 h sun |
| vr 25 sep | 4 / 12 °C | drizzle | dry | 1 h sun |
| za 26 sep | 3 / 17 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 7 h sun |
| zo 27 sep | 6 / 16 °C | overcast | dry | 2 h sun |
| ma 28 sep | 5 / 8 °C | rain | dry | 0 h sun |
| di 29 sep | 1 / 10 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| wo 30 sep | 0 / 17 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| do 1 okt | 3 / 19 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| vr 2 okt | 4 / 19 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 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.