The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and Soaring^® Tree Top Adventures

Q: Is it true that Soaring is only accessible by train?

Yes. We are very remotely located, which is why we have such beautiful, pristine old-growth forests. And, by taking the train to Soaring, you get two adventures all in one day!

Q: Where are you located?

We are located 32 miles north of downtown Durango, and six miles north by rail from the village of Rockwood, about half way between Durango & Silverton on the train.

Q: I really can’t drive there?

Really! The closest you can park is the village of Rockwood, which is 26 miles north of downtown Durango. From there you need to take the train.

Q: Can I take the train from Durango or Rockwood?

Yes, you can take the train from either Durango or Rockwood. Those staying downtown should take the train from the station in Durango, where those staying north of town may prefer Rockwood. If you would like a shorter train ride (40 minutes), Rockwood is your boarding point. Either way, you get the best of the best part of the trip: the scenic highline canyon of the Animas River, famous from many movies such as Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, many John Wayne movies, and most recently (2005), a quick segment in The Prestige.

Q: Are there any other ways to get to Soaring?

Yes. You can take a helicopter to get to Soaring. New Air Helicopters is located in downtown Durango at Animas Air Park. For pricing and details, please call Tom at New Air at 970-769-4638. Pricing runs about $1000/hour.

Q: Should we make our own train reservations?

Soaring will make your train reservations for you, so that it coincides with your Soaring date. One-stop shopping!

Q: How long is the train ride to Soaring?

The train ride from Durango to Soaring is about 2 hours, which is half-way to Silverton. If you board the train at Rockwood, your train ride is 40 minutes.

Q: I have friends who will be traveling to Silverton and are not participating in Soaring. How do we make our train tickets? Can we sit together?

Easy! Call us, and we’ll make your Soaring and train ticket reservations as well as your friends’ train reservations – and we can make sure you all sit together for the ride up and the return journey.

Q: What if I want to upgrade to a first class car on the train?

Just let us know over the phone and we can handle upgrades as well, but please call in advance as first class cars tend to fill quickly. Remember, you need to be 21 to ride certain first class cars, and higher rates apply for first class cars.

Q: Can you just book a train ticket for me to go to Silverton?

Yes, we can. Please call us.