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Weminuche train parking

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Ian Clark BPL Member
PostedJul 30, 2015 at 11:31 am

So having lived on the West Slope for over 20 years, I have finally decided to walk across the west half of the Weminuche. I'm taking a zig zag trail from Needle Creek to Trout Creek for a bit over a week. This is going to result in me having a car parked in Durango for catching the train for that same time frame plus a few days for the vehicle recovery. I have been told that parking for the train costs $7/day. I am just wondering if that is accurate or what the alternative to that is with out getting my car towed. I remember paying to park my car when kayaking in CA, but I'm really not use to such things here on the West Slope. Do we have any local solutions?

Thanks for any suggestions,

Ian

PostedAug 2, 2015 at 7:41 am

The best alternative I think would be to take the train in from Silverton. This has several advantages, first of which is free parking. Also the train leaves in the afternoon, so it is easier get there from somewhere outside of Durango the same day, i.e. you don't need to book a hotel in Durango. Finally, the train is offering backpacker deals for starting in Silverton. Have a great trip!

Mark

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