Entry No. 77 — the Durango file — filed under: after-dark

Full Moon Howler Snowshoe Hike (Durango Nordic Center)

On full-moon winter nights, San Juan Mountains Association staff lead a 60-90 minute interpretive snowshoe walk from the Durango Nordic Center as the moon rises over the Twilight Peaks and alpenglow fades. Afterward everyone gathers at a bonfire with hot cocoa and mulled wine. Hikes leave just after 6 p.m., and it's free for Durango Nordic season pass holders (a day pass or rental is required otherwise).

The move: Strap on snowshoes for the after-6 p.m. moonlit trek through the silent alpine forest, then share mulled wine by the bonfire under the full moon.

📍 Before you go Winter/full-moon dates only; about 25 miles north of Durango toward Purgatory. Bring or rent snowshoes; dress for cold night temps.

• 📍 Purgatory / Durango
• 💸 $
• ⚡ Low-key
• 🌗 Outdoors

Where: Durango Nordic Center, across from Purgatory Resort, US-550, Durango, CO

Hours: Added 2026-06-23 — confirm current hours before you go.

⚠ Seasonal or scheduled — always check before you go.

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Proof: source 1 · source 2 · source 3

last checked: 2026-06-23